The Eskimos, who live in the Arctic Circle, have intrigued scientists with their special lifestyle and food habits. They have long relied on raw meat for food, but they have been able to survive healthily, which makes people wonder, how did they do it? Scientists conducted a series of studies in an attempt to reveal the secrets of the Eskimos. The environment of the Arctic Circle is extremely harsh, and the long existence of polar day and polar night makes there no day and night cycle here.
Eskimos live in such an environment all year round, and they rely on raw meat for their food, which seems to be completely different from the way ordinary people live. Scientists initially suspected that there were genetic differences, but Eskimos were not genetically different from ordinary people. However, they were able to survive healthily through this diet, which led to further research interest from scientists. To dig deeper into the uniqueness of the Eskimos, scientists began to study their origins and development.
Traditional historians have proposed three directions of origin, of which rumors related to China are more widely recognized. The similarities found on Eskimo's utensils resembling the center-centered eye pattern in China led scientists to interest in the Eskimo's connection to China. Chinese scientist Qu Feng's research found that the Eskimos' cultural relics and artistic style, utensils-making techniques and lifestyles are more similar to China's Liangzhu civilization.
The Liangzhu civilization has many similarities with the early Eskimos way of life, such as the importance of the water hunting economy, a large number of shark bones, whale bones, and canoe wrecks. These findings have brought Eskimos closer to China. However, one wonders: How did the Liangzhu civilization in China spread to the Arctic Circle? Qu Feng believes that the Liangzhu civilization may have been forced to migrate due to floods, and one of them continued to migrate north, eventually becoming the earliest Eskimos.
This theory explains the similarities between Eskimos and China, but further research remains to be confirmed. In addition to their origins and development, the eating habits of the Eskimos are also the focus of scientists. The Eskimos feed mainly on deep-sea fish, seals, walruses, whales and polar bears, which are rare animals. Scientists tested these foods and found that they were rich in high amounts of vitamin C. This explains why Eskimos have long been able to feed on raw meat without getting sick.
There are two particularly striking delicacies in the Eskimo recipe. The first is Maktak, which is fermented from whale fat caught by Eskimos. This food contains 30-50 mg of vitamin C in 100 grams of whale skin and is considered an extremely valuable delicacy. Another delicacy is called kiwiak, in which pygmy petrels are stuffed into seal skin, buried in permafrost to ferment, and then drunk its juice. These foods are characterized by fermentation and are rich in vitamins and proteins.
To sum up, the Eskimos' way of living and eating habits are unique. They have long relied on raw meat for food, but through special food supplements rich in vitamin C, they are able to maintain a healthy life. In addition, the cold environment of the Arctic Circle also makes food less prone to spoilage, reducing the harm of other bacteria and viruses. Although the Eskimos live differently than the average person, there is nothing special about their origins and genes.
This makes us wonder how to embrace a varied diet in different contexts and maintain a healthy lifestyle. In exploring the Eskimo lifestyle and eating habits, we should also reflect on our own lifestyle. Are we relying too much on processed foods and neglecting the importance of natural ingredients? Is it possible to learn some healthy eating methods from Eskimos? The Eskimo lifestyle and eating habits may be a direction worth exploring and learning from.
Finally, I want to ask readers a question: What do you think we can learn from Eskimos? How can we maintain a healthy lifestyle when faced with diverse dietary choices? Looking forward to your comments.
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