72% of calories come from carbohydrates compared with 52% in the US
14% from fat compared with 34% in the US, Tsimane also consume much less saturated fat
Both Americans and Tsimane have 14% of calories from protein, but Tsimane have more lean meat"
That really does seem counter to the low-carb diets that seem to be all the rage among internet communities (also HN).
But, maybe it's just the constant exercise the Tsimane people are getting:
"They are also far more physically active with the men averaging 17,000 steps a day and the women 16,000."
72% of calories come from carbohydrates compared with 52% in the US
14% from fat compared with 34% in the US, Tsimane also consume much less saturated fat
Both Americans and Tsimane have 14% of calories from protein, but Tsimane have more lean meat"
That really does seem counter to the low-carb diets that seem to be all the rage among internet communities (also HN).
But, maybe it's just the constant exercise the Tsimane people are getting: "They are also far more physically active with the men averaging 17,000 steps a day and the women 16,000."