Exploring the intricacies of human biology, this book offers fresh insights into maintaining health and emphasizes the importance of biological diversity. It highlights how our shared physiological traits can foster unity among individuals, shifting the focus from division to connection. Through a comprehensive approach, it encourages readers to appreciate the complexity of their bodies while promoting a collective understanding of health and wellness.
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The exploration of human diversity emphasizes that it goes beyond mere appearances, rooted in our 100,000-year history of adaptation to various environments. As humans migrated across different biomes, our physical forms and cultural practices evolved, showcasing the profound connection between our adaptability and the richness of our diversity. This perspective highlights the significance of environmental influences in shaping both our bodies and societies.
Průkopnické studie a výzkumy, účinnost diet nebo důležitost pohybu – evoluční antropolog Herman Pontzer boří ustálené mýty a ukazuje, jak doopravdy funguje lidský metabolismus, jak můžeme ovládnout svoji hmotnost, a tak podpořit i zdraví. Odhalte jednou provždy jeho tajemství a kompletně změňte přístup k jídlu, pohybu i životu!
Why do so many diets lead to more weight gain? Do more active people have faster metabolisms? Is exercise essential for weight loss? Over the past twenty years, evolutionary biologist Herman Pontzer has conducted ground-breaking studies across a range of settings, including pioneering fieldwork with Hadza hunter-gatherers in northern Tanzania. This book draws on his eye-opening research to show how, contrary to received wisdom, exercise does not increase our metabolism. Instead, we burn calories within a very narrow range: nearly 3,000 calories per day, no matter our activity level