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An Army Marches On Its Stomach
Napoleon Bonaparte is one of the most famed military commanders and strategists in history. He rose to power during the French Revolution, eventually toppling the government to gain complete control of France, ultimately declaring himself as Emperor in 1804. He waged a successful campaign to conquer most of Europe, which was achieved by 1812. Bonaparte defied the odds multiple times to defeat enemy forces through stratagem and sheer determination. He earned a fearsome reputation and seemed unstoppable.
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A Heated Situation: Assemble Your Blackout Bag for Unexpected Weather
Recoil OffGrid, the nation's premier publisher dedicated to preparation and survival, found a stash of Nutrient Survival singles in contributing editor Patrick Diedrich's new "blackout" bag. It's specially assembled to get through unexpected blackouts during extreme hot-weather conditions. As an avid outdoorsman and search and rescue professional, Patrick knows what he's doing and we're honored to be in his kit!
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Outdoor Allie Reveals the X Factor in Emergency Food
When it comes to freeze dried meals, there's a lot to love. They're lightweight, packable, have a long shelf life, and maintain more nutrients than other dehydration methods. But with so many options, it can be overwhelming to decide which meals are a good fit for your adventure. It's important to consider the taste of the food (obvi) as well as the price point. But there is one other MAJOR FACTOR that so many people overlook.
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Big Food's Secret Agenda
In recent years, the food industry has become increasingly consolidated, with a few large corporations dominating the market and controlling a significant share of the food that we consume. This concentration of power has led to the rise of big food monopolies, and it is having a profound impact on the food system, and on consumers like you and me.
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Three Best Tips to Be Ready with Nutrition as First Defense
Readiness means something different to everyone. Being “ready” in the traditional sense means you are fully prepared for a situation, action, or an activity and we as responsible citizens should always strive for maximum preparedness. We can increase our readiness by stockpiling food, water, medicine, etc. but an often overlooked form of readiness is our own physical health.
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Sports Nutrition vs. Special Ops Nutrition: Top Things to Know For Warrior Athletes
Your mind and body are your greatest assets in an emergency. Treat them with respect. Stay hydrated every day, exercise your mind and muscles, and eat right. Think about the things going in your body, good stuff in means good stuff out.
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The 5 Top Nutrient Deficiencies: Know the Risks and Plan to Prevent Them
The discovery of vitamins by scientists and medical professionals was a long and slow process that really came to fruition in the 20th century. Prior to these important revelations, cultures knew that eating certain foods would benefit them in certain ways.
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