ON
← Back to feed
Before meat was fruit, the human brain evolved over millions of years from sugar.
Spain🔬 Scienceyesterday

Before meat was fruit, the human brain evolved over millions of years from sugar.

The article discusses the evolutionary history of human diet, focusing on the shift from fruit-based consumption to a more diverse omnivorous diet over millions of years. It notes that our closest primate relatives, chimpanzees, relied heavily on fruits rich in sugar, minerals, and fiber, likely to identify ripe and sweet food sources. Over time, the proportion of sugar in daily energy intake decreased significantly, while the brain, despite being dependent on glucose, continued to grow relative to body size. Today, the brain accounts for 2% of body weight but consumes 20% of total energy required by the body.

1 reports

El País logoEl PaísIndependent🔒Centeryesterday
Before meat was fruit, the human brain evolved over millions of years from sugar.

The article discusses the evolutionary history of human diet, focusing on the shift from fruit-based consumption to a more diverse omnivorous diet over millions of years. It notes that our closest primate relatives, chimpanzees, relied heavily on fruits rich in sugar, minerals, and fiber, likely to identify ripe and sweet food sources. Over time, the proportion of sugar in daily energy intake decreased significantly, while the brain, despite being dependent on glucose, continued to grow relative to body size. Today, the brain accounts for 2% of body weight but consumes 20% of total energy required by the body.

Bias read (Center): The article focuses on scientific research regarding human evolution and dietary changes, which is not inherently politically charged. The content presents factual information without apparent ideological framing or bias.

How each side covered it

The same event, grouped by the political lean of the outlets covering it.

How each side covered it

Support independent, bias-aware news and unlock the social pulse, community voting, and every other Supporter feature.

Become a Supporter

Covered around the world

The same event as reported in other countries.

Covered around the world

Support independent, bias-aware news and unlock the social pulse, community voting, and every other Supporter feature.

Become a Supporter

Claims check

Key factual claims, and how many sources assert vs dispute each.

Claims check

Support independent, bias-aware news and unlock the social pulse, community voting, and every other Supporter feature.

Become a Supporter

Keep the news honest.

ObjectiveNews is reader-funded and ad-free — we show you the bias instead of hiding it. Support independent journalism for €4/month.

Become a Supporter

Related stories