Primal Primer 19 (Nutrition)
Ancestral hunter and gatherers diet of meat and fish varied widely depending on season and region. In tropical or temperate climates, where plant resources were abundant, hunting represented ~20-40% of diet, whereas in arctic or semi arid regions of scarcer vegetation, animal meats represented ~80% of diet. Hunting calories and resources were staple for survival and evolution; greatly impacting physical, social, and cognitive development of humans.
Brain Expansion – Consistent access to higher quality animal proteins and fats contributed to the expansion of the human brain. Developing larger brains requires significant energy; met via nutrient dense animal meats (concentrated calories and essential fatty acids like omega-3s; essential for neural tissue development).
Tool Use & Technological Innovation – Hunting requires the development of increasingly sophisticated tools (stone tipped spears, bows, arrows, and traps); a driving force behind developing fine motor skills and technological intelligence.
Social Cooperation & Communication – Hunting large game requires cooperation and coordination between group members. Early humans worked together in planning and execution of hunts, especially for large animals like mammoths or bison. Complications and often dangerous expeditions of hunting fosters the development of close social bonds, group roles, and teamwork.
Kill Your Food
Return to the basics of earth’s nutritional custody: learn to hunt and fish. Immutable instincts leveraging ancient reward centers of the brain activate when the sapien’s spirit is engaged wild protein and fat attainment. The thrill of the hunt will instantly narrow peripheral problems and sharpen the now. Organizing your life’s leisure to include hunting, changes the mind and body indelibly through the practice and conditioning necessary for success. Sharing protein through the gift of fresh meat is also one of the most meaningful acts of generosity to another human. A sapiens ability to provide protein and fat is a time honored measure of status.
Or…Source Locally
Hunting and fishing may not be immediately practical and accessible for many. Taking time to develop necessary procurement skills, acquiring licensure and gear, while organizing time, can pose significant challenges. Alternatively, sourcing fresh and local meat and fish from farms or farmer’s markets is always option. Knowing source and avoiding large scale, commercial proteins subject to harsh conditions, exogenous chemicals, and pharmaceuticals is always best. Fueling with sick animals promotes sub-optimal human performance and structure.
~Cave Implementation~
Learning to hunt and fish can be facilitated by the knowledge of others. Seek people involved and start leisurely apprenticeship; often those well met in sport are most gracious and open to introducing green horns into skill. Take notes, begin acquiring necessary equipment, and consume content on best practices. Fishing is a great starting place as required training, licenses, access, and equipment is less extensive. A reservoir dock is also an excellent place for impromptu and free lessons from ‘local legends”. Skilled mentorship can also be purchased through guide services: providing invaluable shortcuts to learning and success. The cultivated art of hunting and fishing is one of the healthiest life changing habits anyone can recruit; fresh bounty and activating primal roots will quickly instigate a reevaluation of how one spends their time. Embrace this shift as you remember your ancestors.
A sapiens Ability To Provide Protein & Fat Is A Time Honored Measure Of Status.
