Primal Primer 19 (Nutrition)
Depending on region, ancestral hunters and gatherers diet of meat varied widely. In tropical or temperate climates, where plant resources were abundant, hunting represented roughly 20-40% of diet, whereas in arctic or semi arid regions, where plants were more scarce, animal meats represented ~80% of diet. Resources gained from hunting are critical for survival and evolution, an ancient activity greatly impacting the physical, social, and cognitive development of humans in significant ways
Brain Expansion – Access to higher quality animal proteins and fats contributed to the expansion of the human brain. The development of larger brains requires a significant amount of energy; nutrient dense meats providing concentrated sources of calories and essential fatty acids like omega-3s which are critical to neural tissue development.
Tool Use & Technological Innovation – Hunting requires the development of increasingly sophisticated tools, such as stone tipped spears, bows & arrows, and traps: all a driving force behind the development of fine motor skills and technological intelligence.
Social Cooperation & Communication – Hunting large game requires cooperation and coordination between group members. Early humans had to work together to plan and execute hunts, especially for large animals like mammoths or bison. The complicated and often dangerous expedition of hunting fosters the development of close social bonds, group roles, and teamwork.
Kill Your Food
Seek a return to the basics of nutritional custody of earth to hearth: Learn to hunt and fish. Immutable instincts leveraging ancient reward centers of the brain activate when the sapiens spirit is engaged in the art of wild protein and fat attainment. The thrill of the hunt will instantly narrow peripheral problems, while sharpening the now. Organizing your life’s leisure to include these types of activities changes the body and mind indelibly. Sharing protein through the gifts of fresh meat can become one of the most meaningful gifts you can give back to the collective. Throughout history, a sapiens ability to provide protein and fat was a measure of status.
~Cave Implementation~
Learning to hunt and fish is facilitated by the knowledge of others. Seek out people involved in these activities and start asking questions and expressing interest. Take notes, and begin acquiring the equipment necessary. Fishing is a great starting place as required training, licenses, and equipment is less extensive and easy to access. Skilled mentorship to these activities can also be purchased through guide services: providing invaluable shortcuts to learning and success. Hunting and fishing activities can quickly become addictive leisure, shaping downtime with practical and economical bounty.
A sapiens Ability To Provide Protein & Fat Is A Measure Of Status.
