The food we were born to eat

Max points: 5 Type: TEDx Talk

This talk by Dr. John MacDougall highlights how a starch-based diet of rice, corn, and potatoes can reverse chronic illnesses and promote long-term health. Drawing on history, patient stories, and medical evidence, it challenges modern eating habits and offers a simple, powerful solution for healthier lives.

Channel: TEDx Duration: 0:17:13

Questions

1. Which group did Dr. MacDougall observe on the Big Island of Hawaii that influenced his understanding of diet and health?

Native Hawaiians only Filipinos, Japanese, Chinese, and Koreans South Americans European immigrants

2. What historical evidence shows that starch-based diets have been central to human nutrition?

Medieval knights lived on meat Kings promoted dairy farming Industrial revolution improved diet variety Neanderthal remains show starch consumption 44,000 years ago

3. What type of diet does Dr. John MacDougall advocate for healing chronic diseases?

Keto diet High-protein meat-based diet Starch-based diet Paleo diet

4. What does Dr. MacDougall argue is the true cause of modern dietary diseases?

Lack of exercise Western rich diet with meat, dairy, and oils Poor access to medical care Too much fruit consumption

5. According to the speaker, which civilizations were known as 'the people of the corn'?

Chinese and Japanese Aztecs and Mayans Romans and Greeks Egyptians and Babylonians

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