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Many fruits are quite sugary, and some people probably lived in areas where they could consume fruits regularly. Also, as another commenter stated, non-sugar ca
by meowface 5y ago
Many fruits are quite sugary, and some people probably lived in areas where they could consume fruits regularly. Also, as another commenter stated, non-sugar carbohydrates can also pose risks.
- chongli 5y agoThe fruits we eat today are also highly selectively-bred to be very large and sweet. Take a look at a modern banana compared to a wild-type banana [1]. Same goes for watermelon [2]. [1] https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5e20f576d0e9d12be5abc763/5e3af5f99018fcb9455d88af_D_bRB9iWkAA3SCp.jpeg https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5e20f576d0e9d12be5abc763/5e3... [2] https://i.insider.com/56ce1de88a45651707ff60c9?width=1190 https://i.insider.com/56ce1de88a45651707ff60c9?width=1190
- meowface 5y agoGood point. What wild fruits are historically naturally quite sugary? I'm guessing berries (like strawberries/blueberries/raspberries) might be?