Hunter-gatherers consume honey, a paleolithic equivalent of eating candy all day, but their activity level—about 15 km (9 miles) of walking and running per day over 2–3 hours—allows them to metabolize it without health consequences. The activity level is the key mitigating factor.
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Daniel LiebermanEvidence Quote
“I've gone hunting with um hunter-gatherers... they're honey addicts... they'll go from hive to hive to hive... gorge themselves on more honey than I could possibly imagine... these are lean physically active hunter-gatherers and they they handle it just fine... the average day is about 15 km of of walking with some running”
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Harvard Professor: REVEALING The 7 Big LIES About Exercise, Sleep, Running, Cancer & Sugar!!!— The Diary Of A CEOCreated: 8/12/2026, 6:22:05 PM
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