While some of us have made resolutions to eat better, two people in North Bay are challenging themselves to only eat wild food.
They say for one year, they are eating only food they have collected, from plants and vegetables to wild animals.
Surviving on food in the wild is something humans did for centuries, but now Delphanie Colyer and Jeremy St. Onge are challenging themselves, in a time of convenience, to eat only things they collect.
“Getting our food is way better than going to a grocery store because everything comes from a walk out in the bush and it makes you very mindful about what you're eating.” said Colyer.
Once fans of coffee, this couple is now using plants and roots to make their own tea.
And they say, so far the challenge of only eating wild food is going great.
“We've been eating lots of great food. We haven't gotten tired of the foods, we have we have great diversity. We still get to go out, even though it's winter, out fishing and looking for things, so there's a different adventure in every week.” said St. Onge.
“I've got lots of energy. Both of us have noticed our skin is better. I had like a little sore shoulder that I got a year ago at work and I don't feel it anymore.” said Colyer.
But they say this isn't something anyone should take on overnight.
“Do your research. Make sure you know what you're picking and how to prepare it. Some field guides will tell you that something is edible, but won't give you guidance on how to cook it.” said St. Onge.
The couple says all the food they have collected has come from local areas, but they do plan on making a trip to British Columbia later this year to catch more fish, such as salmon.
