PinnedNathan Hammerschmitt Le GalMy Journey on Medium, Welcome to my Page!I am… a Henry David Thoreau Scholar at Dartmouth College studying Biology, Earth Science, and Anthropology.Jun 19, 20232Jun 19, 20232
Nathan Hammerschmitt Le GalDiet Tribalism—Is Simplicity King?A diet is more than eating select foods in a periodized manner; a diet can be a way of life — a philosophy. A “Diet” is often misconstrued…Jan 1Jan 1
Nathan Hammerschmitt Le Gal“Irrigating” The OceansThe open ocean—strangely enough—is the marine equivalent of a “desert.” While these deserts are in fact comprised of water, they share the…Dec 14, 2023Dec 14, 2023
Nathan Hammerschmitt Le GalSalt Marshes Could Save UsZoom into most oceanic borders on Google Earth and you’re bound to find a murky transition zone comprised of barrier islands and vast areas…Dec 2, 20231Dec 2, 20231
Nathan Hammerschmitt Le GalThe Protein Dilemma: Our Diets Might Have to ChangeThis “Tinkertoy-esque” structure might not appear familiar…Jul 2, 2023Jul 2, 2023
Nathan Hammerschmitt Le GalinRunner's LifeWhy Consistency Can Make Running “Easy”Running isn’t easy.Jun 27, 20232Jun 27, 20232
Nathan Hammerschmitt Le GalThree Things You Don’t Think About When TravelingTraveling is great—you learn about different cultures, broaden your horizons, and expand your sense of place.Jun 21, 2023Jun 21, 2023
Nathan Hammerschmitt Le GalShould You Worry About Glyphosate in Your Oats?Oats have been consumed by humans for as long as 30,000 years, growing into an immensely popular staple for breakfasts across the world…Jun 19, 20231Jun 19, 20231
Nathan Hammerschmitt Le GalWhy You May Not Have to Save the Environment (Yourself): A Sustainability ParadoxLong showers, single-use plastics, amazon packages, discarded food, and truckloads of total carbon emissions.Jun 17, 2023Jun 17, 2023
Nathan Hammerschmitt Le GalTeens are Having Health and Longevity Left Out of their LivesAs a recent high school graduate, I’ve found myself considering the true effectiveness of my public education experience. I’ve realized…Jun 13, 2023Jun 13, 2023
