Stephen Le

Stephen Le is a biological anthropologist and acclaimed author whose work probes the profound connection between human evolutionary history and modern health. He is best known for his critically lauded book, 100 Million Years of Food: What Our Ancestors Ate and Why It Matters Today, which offers a compelling and expansive journey through our species' dietary past. In it, Le masterfully traces the history of human consumption, from our earliest primate ancestors to the complexities of the contemporary food landscape.\n\nLe’s scholarship is distinguished by its seamless integration of rigorous scientific inquiry with accessible, engaging storytelling. By illuminating the biological underpinnings of our relationship with food, he argues that a deep understanding of our evolutionary past is essential for making healthier and more informed choices in the present. His work bridges the gap between academic research and public understanding, providing a nuanced perspective that is valued by both general readers and specialists in anthropology and nutrition.\n\nHis authority in the field is grounded in a robust academic background. Le earned his Ph.D. in Biological Anthropology from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where his research was supported by a prestigious UCLA Chancellor's Fellowship and a National Science Foundation grant. He has also served as a Visiting Professor in the Department of Classics and Religious Studies at the University of Ottawa, highlighting the interdisciplinary nature of his scholarship. Through his insightful writing and research, Stephen Le has established himself as a leading and essential voice exploring the intersection of diet, evolution, and human well-being.