On Thu, 18 Feb 1999, Ray Audette wrote:

> Like wolves, humans in nature eat a lot of very small game inbetween
> large kills.  Although most people don't eat rodents, small reptiles and
> small birds, our bodies may still call out for all the calcium inherent
> in the consumption of small unavoidable bones.  Perhaps some sardines,
> kippers or well cooked fish head (or chicken)soup might provide the
> missing ingredents as well as omega 3 fats (in the cold water fish).

I agree.  All things considered, I think it likely that small
animals have provided the bulk of human protein for most of our
history.  But sardines are an excellent source of calcium, as
well as w-3 fats.  Enig and Fallon urge the use of broths from
bones, and leafy greens are a good source.  Stefansson and
Andersen may have eaten none of the above, which is of course the
point I was trying to make.  A person who wishes to rely entirely
on animal-source foods needs to make a point of eating enough of
the animals to obtain proper nutrition; steaks and chops alone
probably won't do it.

Todd Moody
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