Primal Primer 19 (Nutrition)
Ancestral hunter and gatherer’s 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. Our ability to streamline the chaos of live resource attainment through mastery of hunting, trapping, and fishing represented a complete demarcation from other hominid species. Our mastery over creature nourished our growing bodies and brains, forever changing social structure, and substantailly increasing our ability to survive accross the four corners of earth.
Meat Is The Original Superfood
Brain Expansion – Consistent access to 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 fatty acids; essential for neural tissue development).
Tool Use & Technological Innovation – Hunting requires the development of increasingly sophisticated fine motor schools to create tools (stone tipped spears, arrows, and traps).
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 megafuana like mammoths or bison. 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, and 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.
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, 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.
~Cave Implementation~
Learn to hunt and fish; and if necessary, gain knowledge from others. Seek people involved, and start leisurely apprenticeship. Take notes, acquire 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 free lessons from ‘local legends’. Skilled mentorship can also be purchased through guide services: providing invaluable shortcuts to learning and success. Cultivating a hunting and fishing practice is one of the healthiest life changing habits available: fresh bounty and primal roots activation quickly instigates a reevaluation of how one spends their time.
A sapiens Ability To Provide Protein & Fat Is A Time Honored Measure Of Status.
