Saw this video and I thought it seemed very interesting. Don't think I agree with 100% of it, but it does have a lot of truth in it. I wasn't sure whether to post it in "Nutrition" or in "Fitness/Exercise" since it relates to both, but the real topic is nutrition, so I went with posting it here. Like I've heard told before, "typically the longer a food lasts, the worse it is for you". I'm not sure what that says about our Protein powder that has quite a shelf life on it, but makes a lot of sense. Being able to afford all fresh and organic food is another matter........

Yes, the preservatives used in food are ridiculous! Buying fresh and organic can be a challenge, but thankfully the post-sleeve life means we don't need as much, so we can better afford to get ourselves the very best!

All of the food available to me in this deployed environment is SO loaded with salt it's not even funny. I was 189 yesterday, this morning I was 191.

Yep, less portions equals saving $$$. I'm all for that!

You got that right Globetrotter! Almost impossible to avoid excessive sodium.

I'm trying to drink as much water and herbal tea as I can but I'm still not making quota, I really need a care package with those green drinks people were talking about...

I hear you on the $$$ for fresh foods! We are a family of 6 and all four of my kiddos LOVE fresh fruits and veggies. Instead of unhealthy snacks, I make little party trays filled with cubed or sliced chunks of fruits and veggies. I'll use low calorie plain yogurt or/and peanut butter as dips (kids really love celery and apples with peanut butter). Sometimes I'll make them a peanut butter and fresh banana sandwich on wheat or rye. For you parents out there, just FYI, my kids are loving this new healthy way of life. When I dice up the fruit on the weekends, I'll even place some in freezer-lock bags and freeze them for fresh fruit smoothies, or I'll freeze the smoothie and make them little serving cups of fruit sorbet (they REALLY love that). I'll spend anywhere from $200-$300 a week--on fresh foods alone--to keep my kitchen stocked. But again, that's for feeding a whole family. Stocking for a lone sleever or a smaller family should only be a fraction of that cost.

I'm trying to drink as much Water and herbal tea as I can but I'm still not making quota, I really need a care package with those green drinks people were talking about...

Where are you?! Where can we send you care packages?!

I'm in Afghanistan, I can give you the address in a PM.

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Yes! Send it!!! I'd be honored to send you some things. Send me a list of basic necessities that you need. My high school AVID kids and I are always sending cate packages. We are happy to serve our men and women who serve our country.

Oh and green drinks! I need the green drinks!