Science Blasts - Meat Through the Ages

We take meat for granted today, but there was a time in the history of our planet when carnivory was rare or even nonexistent. This probably seems surprising since eating meat is one of the most efficient ways to provide our bodies with necessary nutrients. As with many other animals, it is usually most straight-forward for humans to convert the nutrients from the animal matter we ingest in meat into the components our bodies must have to sustain our lives. By Jonathan R. Mawdsley, B&C Professional Member