# Are Humans Designed to Be Herbivores? Dr. Milton Mills Explains S02E13

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Podcast: [The Plant Based News Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-plant-based-news-podcast-1121437)
Published: 2024-12-27T16:00:04+00:00
Episode link: https://soundcloud.com/plantbasednews/milton-mills-pbn-podcast
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Duration seconds: 2321

## Resource

Are humans designed to be herbivores? Dr. Milton Mills dives deep into human anatomy, physiology, and evolution to uncover the truth about what we’re really meant to eat. With over 50 years of experience living plant-based, Dr. Mills shares his personal journey, the science behind our biology, and why a plant-based diet is key to human health, longevity, and thriving. In this powerful conversation, he explains: - Why human bodies are built for plants, not meat. - The connection between diet, disease, and longevity. - How fiber fuels the brain, body, and microbiome. - Why plants hold the keys to better physical, mental, and emotional health. 🔗 Find Dr. Milton Mills here: Website: DrMiltonMillsPlantBasedNation.com - 00:00:00 Introduction and Guest Background - 00:02:26 Human Anatomy and Diet - 00:03:47 Evolutionary Perspective on Meat Eating - 00:07:12 Plant-Based Diet and Human Evolution - 00:09:20 Emotional Connection with Plants - 00:13:49 Cooking and Processed Foods - 00:16:17 Health Benefits of Plant-Based Diet - 00:21:23 Socio-Economic Impact on Food Choices - 00:26:38 Plant-Based Meat and Lab-Grown Meat - 00:31:48 Microbiome and Fiber - 00:33:43 Personal Reflections and Future Plans

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