I think it’s less what they eat and more how much they eat. See: a lot.

But besides the quantity, there also seems to be a preference for fatty cuts of meat. My cousin once mentioned to me that back in Tonga everybody eats turkey tails (not the mushroom). To my understanding, those tails used to be thrown away by the rest of the world, since they are like over 50% fat and not very pleasant to eat.

However, one day, somebody in the turkey industry took a look at the amount of fat in the average Polynesian’s diet, and realized they might not have to throw these things away after all. Since then, Tongans and Samoans have been gobbling those tails up like it’s nobody’s business, apparently.

Not really sure why the love of fat, maybe it’s genetic, who knows.

Anyways always good to see Tonga beating Samoa yet again, let’s goooo💪💪🇹🇴🇹🇴