This Shrub Is Quickly Becoming the Favorite Superfood of Doomsday Preppers

Vice ^ | April 6, 2015 | Max Cherney

[Jayster]

​Doomsday survivalists have over the years have earned a reputation for stockpiling medical supplies, guns and ammo—essentially gathering whatever resources and expertise necessary for self-sufficiency in the event of the apocalypse. That ethos has now drawn a group of survivalists that call themselves preppers to an unlikely superfood that's just beginning to take hold in North America: moringa.

Moringa Oleifera is an unassuming shrub that grows in hot, dry tropical climates around the globe, and is prized for its high level of nutrients—especially protein. "The biggest reason is because it is a great food source," David Wentworth, who publishes expertprepper.com, explained. "It is very easy to grow, grows quickly, is highly nutritious and every part of the plant can be used as food. Its also great for water purification. Also can be turned into oils, fertilizers and a healing aid."

The preppers also like moringa because it can do the job of several plants, saving both space, and the necessary resources to grow the plant. "Its the swiss army knife of the prepper garden," Wentworth said. They're also fond of other exotic plants such as Chia, because of its similarly useful nutritional content, and more common vegetables such as broccoli. The point is that the veggies provide the most nourishment while using the fewest resources to grow.

[Maudeen]

Thanks for the info. . . I’m afraid I’m in the wrong climate zone. But the good news is I had recently bought some fermented moringa. . .not really knowing what I was taking. . .just that it couldn’t hurt to try it. I’m thankful for the info on the thread.

[Paleo Pete]

Two words...

pellet rifle.

I have the same problem, walk out the back door and see 5 squirrels scatter. They have wiped out ALL our peaches, pears, pecans and tomatoes the past 6 years.

I’ve picked off at least 20 with my 22, neighbor nabbed over 50, still see a half dozen at any time. Seriously overpopulated...

Fortunately I’m in the boonies, I can use the 22. In towns with pesky laws, get a good pellet rifle. Some can produce 1100fps, that’s faster muzzle velocity than a 22 short. The old Benjamin pump, at about 600-700fps or so, was great for squirrels...and really quiet too.

[from occupied ga]

You’re missing the point - I don’t want to eat deer. Been there done that and don’t find the butchering all that much fun and don’t really like the meat all that well either - what I wanted were some decent tomatoes