forage

“There were constant attacks by disease and pests. And there wasn’t enough forage to sustain pregnancies.”

"I do sometimes forage, usually for wild garlic and wild leeks," said Mrs Gather.

Nutritionally, mushrooms are great sources of fiber and vitamin D and wild forage mushrooms reportedly have more added benefits.

And it’s unclear how chasing a random bear, perhaps in a forest, is going to discourage it from foraging for food around humans.

Meanwhile, Scandinavians are known for rye bread and foraging, though the communal dining and variety in their diets are largely overlooked.