Tag: Wilderness nutrition

Foraging history shows that indigenous peoples and early explorers relied on natural resources, including tree bark, for sustenance during lean times. This practice has sparked curiosity about whether modern-day survivalists can get nutrition from tree bark.

The average American consumes over 3,300 milligrams of sodium daily, far exceeding the body's minimal requirements. Given this overconsumption, many wonder if they can you survive in the wild without salt. The truth is that while the body can conserve sodium for a time, a prolonged lack of this essential electrolyte will lead to serious and potentially fatal health complications.