What can u eat if u were starving in the woods?

Answer 1

1: you can last up to three days without water, but by the end of the second day you're not going to be in very good shape; find water before then. The best source of water is a spring, but the chances of finding one are slim. A running stream is your next best bet; the movement of the water reduces sediment. Be advised that drinking water from streams can lead to some sicknesses , but when you're in a life-or-death situation, the risk of illness is a secondary consideration.

2. Just because you are starving and happen to see a beautiful mushroom growing out of a rotting log doesn’t mean that you should eat it. Make sure that you know food is safe before eating it. If there is anything that will lessen your ability to survive, it is being both lost and deathly ill. If you have a fire going, cook anything that you eat, just to be safe. If you are capable of bringing an animal down you might consider eating it as well. In addition, don't be afraid to eat insects and other bugs. While it may be disgusting to eat a few grasshoppers, it might also be the difference between life and death. Also, a general rule of thumb is that you can eat insects less than an inch in length raw, but larger ones should be cooked. Make sure to remove the legs or other parts that look like they might hook you on the way down. As for berries: white and yellow berries are poisonous 90% of the time, blue and black berries are good to eat 90% of the time (however, deadly nightshade berries are dark blue or black and they taste sweet, but a couple can kill you fairly quickly), and red berries are a 50/50 shot. Aggregate berries (bumpy ones like raspberries, strawberries, etc.) are almost % good to eat. The only exception to that rule is a white berry that grows only in Alaska. Plus, it's white (see the 90/10 rule). Starvation won't be a big problem in the short term anyway, so focus on your water supply and consider fasting for this three day period.

3. You can survive several weeks without food, but only several days without water, and perhaps only hours without shelter. Keep your priorities straight.

Answer 2

If it's my starvation...then I choose the month of August....I think I'll catch a fish then gather some King Bolete Mushrooms....a little bit of arnica for the sore muscles...Oh, the wild garlic would be good on the fish and for dessert wild strawberries and red raspberries...and cool spring water to drink.

Answer 3

Well, assuming that I wouldn't have food with me in the woods, I would probably search for food that is safe to eat for a human, such as certain wild berries, nuts, and leaves.

Answer 4

Well, if we're talking about someone is out looking for ya. Think of your shoes. Wear leather boots when you go out into the woods. Chewing on your shoes can keep you alive for quite a long time as long as you have access to clean water.

Answer 5

I'd probably eat tree bark. lol. At least I know that it won't kill me. Heck. Maybe it would, so therefore I'd live my life on the edge and eat a berry that looks familiar. Or nothing? I'd keep on walking full of hope that I'll make it home for dinner.

Answer 6

Most foliage and any thing you can catch. any thing you decide to eat you should test by feeding it to an animal or one of your friends first. give a small amount then wait 1/2 hour to see if they get sick

Answer 7

bugs, they are good protein. and id try to find water bc you will def die without that. maybe try to catch an animal. i probably wouldnt eat plants unless i knew what it was, they could be poisonous.

Answer 8

Mushrooms and forest denizens.

Answer 9

Nuts, roots, weeds. mushrooms, etc..... as long as you were positive of their identification.

Answer 10

y do u care??? just wondering :)
good luck!!!