Comments on: The Evolution of the Sweet Tooth

By: Sweet Potato Pecan Pie | Braised Anatomy

Sweet Potato Pecan Pie | Braised Anatomy — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 03:56:31 +0000

[...] eat enough of the “healthy” food…Evolution, however, would disagree with this belief. Turns out our bodies are actually designed to eat sweets no matter how full we already are. Given the high energy content of carbohydrate rich food (for example, pie), and the relatively low [...]

By: Boomergirl50

Boomergirl50 — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:21:49 +0000

I agree with Tinky, a fascinating read! And wondering if the explosion of Type B diabetes has a lot to do with what you call “artificial selection”.

As for cats, mine aren’t sweet lovers but just last Saturday night I was at a dinner party where dessert was a big fresh fruit salad. That’s when the host’s cat, Buster, showed up in the dining room. Turns out he’s mad about fruit especially blueberries.

By: Interesting! « SparkleShock

Interesting! « SparkleShock — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:05:22 +0000

[...] Interesting! Posted on February 11, 2010 by shereephoenix If Somebody Ever Complains About Eating Too Many Sweets, Blame It On Evolution. [...]

By: Tinky

Tinky — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:07:07 +0000

Fascinating! I am in the DC area this week and would have loved to have come to the presentation. Darn this pesky snow!

My own cat Lorelei Lee likes many sweet things, although we try to limit her sweet consumption because she doesn’t like to brush her teeth. I guess it’s something else in the foods rather than the sweetness that appeals to her (now I’ll have to figure out why).

Thanks, Lisa, and happy Valentine’s Day..