Cold Spring Harb Symp Quant Biol October 2010 PMID 19843593

Cooking and the human commitment to a high-quality diet.

R N Carmody, R W Wrangham

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Peak: 1 in Jun 2019
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AI synopsis

What people are saying

Overall, the discussions reveal a strong interest in the role of cooking in human diet, with posts praising its benefits like easier digestion and improved nutrition, such as 'Cooking breaks down the proteins which makes them easier to digest.' While some express disapproval of consuming dead animals, many engage deeply with scientific references, showing both curiosity and debate about the health versus ethical aspects of food choices.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the idea that cooking enhances the nutritional value of food and is central to human dietary evolution, though some express skepticism about health implications.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high interest in the topic, with commenters engaging in detailed arguments and referencing specific research, indicating curiosity and concern about dietary practices.

EngagementModerate engagement

Many users contribute thoughtful comments, citing scientific studies and debating food safety, reflecting active engagement with the publication.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight the significance of cooking in human evolution and nutrition, suggesting that the publication influences perspectives on diet and food processing.

Abstract in brief

  • The text explains that humans have higher energy needs but simplified structures for chewing and digestion compared to chimpanzees, indicating an adaptation to a high-quality diet.
  • It emphasizes the role of cooking in enhancing food's physical and chemical properties, such as making foods easier to chew and digest, thereby increasing energy efficiency.
  • The authors suggest that cooking was likely adopted over 250,000 years ago, contributing significantly to these dietary adaptations, but more research is needed to fully understand the roles of meat consumption and other food processing methods.]

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Strömendes Karo
@FaktenprueferIn · X

@zaxprod @jesajamatteus @teamveganfta Cooking breaks down the proteins which makes them easier to digest and sometimes improves the nutritional value A dead animal isn‘t healthy in my book.

Jul 22, 2023 · 1 like · 465 followers View post →
Inertia
@AdGravitas · X

@adam1dome @TeBites @BlondinBasse https://t.co/SkxO1EUOPA

Nov 24, 2023 · 1 like · 118 followers View post →

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Inertia
@AdGravitas · X

@adam1dome @TeBites @BlondinBasse https://t.co/SkxO1EUOPA

Nov 24, 2023 · 1 like · 118 followers View post →
Strömendes Karo
@FaktenprueferIn · X

@zaxprod @jesajamatteus @teamveganfta Cooking breaks down the proteins which makes them easier to digest and sometimes improves the nutritional value A dead animal isn‘t healthy in my book.

Jul 22, 2023 · 1 like · 465 followers View post →
Frau Hasenfutter
@frauhasenfutter · X

@retrorb @yourVeganStory 3. Carmody RN, Wrangham RW. Cooking and the human commitment to a high-quality diet. Cold Spring Harb Symp Quant Biol. 2009;74:427-34. doi: 10.1101/sqb.2009.74.019. https://t.co/VgqztNgj1Y

Oct 22, 2022 · 48 followers View post →