Hi Mark;

First off, I think that you are probably correct - good point ...

But what about during the Paleolithic era which began (according to 
Wikipedia) around 2.5 million years ago when there were only simple stone 
tools? When were bows and arrows and boats invented and what kind of impact 
would they have on hominid evolution? I would assume not much as they come 
too late in the process. Would we not have to examine the physiology of our 
early descendants in order to try and determine an optimum diet for 
modern-day man?

I know that the North American Indians were supremely healthy but I don't 
think they generally lived very long (what was the mean lifespan?). If they 
had (let's assume for argument's sake they had advanced medical care) would 
they be as long lived as present day man? I don't think we know that answer. 
Although, my gut feeling is that they would outlive us, and with far less 
disase.

Marilyn

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From: "mark wilson" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2008 2:59 PM
Subject: Re: paleo and diabetes


>> But, most of the animals that our ancestors ate was
>> in fact lean.
>
> The Native Americans in the Eastern Woodlands, would
> kill numerous bear just prior to hibernation, when
> they were loaded with fat.  This fat would be stored
> in huge deerskin vats, hundreds of gallons at a time,
> which would sustain the tribe through the winter.
>
>