Our ancestors’ diet: surprising discoveries from a 5000 year old iceman

ZOE Science & Nutrition · Jun 23, 2022 · 40m

A mummified man found in the mountains of Italy on a nutrition science podcast? Have we gone completely off track?

We haven’t - we promise.

This unfortunate soul could be the key that unlocks an entirely new understanding of human health.

This mummy, discovered in an alpine snow drift by two hikers, gives us a remarkable glimpse into the surprising dietary choices of our ancestors.

In today’s episode, Jonathan discovers some secrets held by our ancestors by speaking to two outstanding guests:

Frank Maixner works at the Institute for Mummy Studies in Italy and travels the world uncovering the…