The Hidden Truth on Instagram: "Almost every famous plant-based dish in history, from Polenta to Ratatouille, was not invented because it was optimal. It was invented because the population was starving. When the hunt failed or the ruling class hoarded the livestock, the peasants were forced to eat the leaves, seeds, and roots intended for the animals. They used heat and spices to mask the bitterness of these toxic scraps. Traditional cooking is just documentation of how your ancestors survived