Can Humans Survive On Just One Food Forever? A Biologist Explains What Would Happen

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A biologist examines whether humans could subsist indefinitely on a single food, finding the answer is a resounding no. Human bodies evolved over millions of years consuming diverse diets, and no single food, not potatoes, rice, nor any other staple, contains all the nutrients required for long-term survival. The piece explains which specific deficiencies would emerge fastest and why our nutritional needs demand variety, offering a biological perspective on why monochromatic diets inevitably fail.