Are Humans Natural Carnivores?

Take a look at the teeth of a natural carnivore, like a cat or a wolf. You will notice that those teeth are long and sharp and that they interlock for ripping and tearing the food consumed. By contrast, look and your own teeth. They are neither long nor sharp and are obviously more suited to grinding than to ripping and tearing.

Not so obvious is the stomach acid of a carnivore versus that of a human. The stomach acid of a carnivore is strong, and powerful enough to digest bones. By contrast, your stomach acid is much weaker. If you swallow a whole almond without chewing, the result is predictable. The nut will be expelled undigested.

The foregoing analysis will not end the debate about whether we humans should be eating meat or not, but it is “food for thought.”