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gathering. May or may not include trade items from farther away but able to obtain within the 100 miles. See the thoughts on this above for 8 mile diet.

Some people include garden produce that they can raise on their own and some people believe only in wild foods. Many omnivores use a combination of wild and home grown foods to supply their needs. Why do people want wild and home grown diets? Wild and home grown foods are cheaper, fresher, more vitamin and nutrient packed. Gathering and gardening are excellent

forms of exercise that are natural and part of evolution; hunter/gatherers had diet and exercise as part of their daily lives. Their food can be tested at labs for contaminants or they can gather 100 to 200 feet from any contaminating source. They know where their food comes from. Most have studied their localities and know what the various vitamin and mineral sources are. Many feel their food is more nutrient dense and they can eat less while feeling better. Less low carb glycemic index foods are naturally available. Most also know if there is anything missing in their diets and to supplement it. For example, my area has very little to no selenium in the soil, so I would have to add it -in one form or another- to get it. Most believe it's better for them and the environment. Some have no choice because they have no money for food. However, for the majority of people it is a conscious choice. Most enjoy the challenge of finding all different kinds of food for their daily consumption.

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