Humans are classic examples of omnivores in all relevant anatomical traits. There is no basis in anatomy or physiology for the assumption that humans are pre-adapted to strictly carnivorous or herbivorous diets. Even the best arguments in support of a meat-free diet remain ecological and ethical. The average adult has 32 teeth and each has its own function in the chewing process depending on its s
ize, shape and location in the jaw. The teeth consist of incisors, canines, premolars and molars. The four incisors in each arch are sharper, pointier teeth and used for cutting food. The two canines from each arch sit next to these and are used to hold, grasp and tear food. The four premolars in each arch, also hold food like their canine neighbors, but are also used to crush food. While the six molars from each arch, at the very back of the mouth, have broader, flatter surfaces and are for grinding food. The sharper, pointier incisors and canines are similar to teeth found in carnivores, while the premolar and molars are flatter like those found in herbivores. Anatomic cooking not only gives us a balance between tradition and innovation, but it is one we can inherently relate to because of our anatomical framework. The beauty of Anatomic Cooking is that it can be used with all ethnic cuisines as long as the 35/65% ratio of meat protein to vegetation is applied. Though the Anatomic Cooking Style is fairly new, its premise is as ancient as our body's architecture.
