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by rcombine 2607 days ago
That is even more illuminating. They eat primarily unrefined carbs like rice, corn, and plantains, 2400~2700 calories worth of it a day (more than I eat!), and yet they are very healthy and fit. Considering the numbers, it really looks like the difference is the amount of physical activity.

I think that sedentary humans are just not supposed to eat as much as we think or want to do.