Posted on Oct 26, 2019
Why does the military not offer more plant based options to soldiers in the field?
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I have been trying to adopt a healthier lifestyle in the way of diet. I find it extremely difficult to get my fruits and veggies in while serving. Being in the infantry I almost never even see the DFAC, so I’m forced to eat what’s brought out to the field. It seems counterintuitive that the Army is not sending healthier foods out to the frontlines where it is most needed.
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Since you are probably not going to get enough dietary fiber, fruits and vegetables from the food provided by the logistics train; get smart on the local vegetation and forage your own.
If you know you are going to deploy, find out what the locals eat, and what indigenous plants are edible.
I see your from Michigan, this might give you a start:
https://www.sproutdistro.com/catalog/zines/diy/edible-wild-plants-west-michigan-volume-1/
If you know you are going to deploy, find out what the locals eat, and what indigenous plants are edible.
I see your from Michigan, this might give you a start:
https://www.sproutdistro.com/catalog/zines/diy/edible-wild-plants-west-michigan-volume-1/
Edible Wild Plants of West Michigan, Volume 1 - Sprout Distro
This zine is designed to give folks an easy introduction to foraging in Grand Rapids and the greater West Michigan area. Whereas other field guides and foraging books folks on an almost overwhelming number of plants, we stick to fourteen plants that are reasonably easy to find: Ramps (Wild Leeks), Wild Garlic, Wild Asparagus, Lamb’s ... Read moreEdible Wild Plants of West Michigan, Volume 1
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My best guess would be cost and convenience. We all know food that isn’t the most healthy tends to be cheaper....
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From my experience in the military, you have to adapt to what is going on even with food, eat what is given to you in the field, then when back on base, clean your system out at DFAC.
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