A field ration, or combat ration, is a canned or pre-packaged meal, easily prepared and eaten, transported by military troops on the battlefield. They are distinguished from regular military rations by virtue of being designed for minimal preparation in the field, using canned, pre-cooked or freeze-dried foods, powdered beverage mixes and concentrated food bars, as well as for long shelf life.Such meals also prove invaluable for disaster relief operations, where large stocks of these can be ferried and distributed easily, and provide basic nutritional support to victims before kitchens can be set up to produce fresh food.Most armies in the world today now field some form of pre-packaged combat ration, suitably tailored to meet national or ethnic tastes.

Five tips for slowing down, enjoying your food, making every meal time special and for not consuming so many empty calories. I loved this article because the tips are easy and they make sense!

Five tips for slowing down, enjoying your food, making every meal time special and for not consuming so many empty calories. I loved this article because the tips are easy and they make sense!

Now you can get your Burger King fix without leaving the home. The junk food chain has invented French-fry-shaped potato snacks, ketchup included. The snacks also come in Flame Broiled Burger flavour, but those don’t come in fun shapes, they look just like regular chips. They come in various sizes including mini 100 calorie packs.

Eat donuts instead of solid pastries. You will be saving a tremendous number of calories by eating something with a hole in the middle.

For years scientist have sought to understand the seemingly paradoxical nature of the French's ability to consume a diet rich in calories and saturated fats while still having both a healthier and longer life than the average American.