Best Food to Eat at Sons of the Forest

When surviving in the forest, one of your top priorities is satisfying your hunger. Luckily, Sons of the Forest has a fair amount of resources for you to consume. Whether it’s meat, vegetables, or fruits, the list is long. However, not all of them are capable enough to keep you going long term. So what should you consume and what not? Check out this guide to find out what are the best foods to eat in Sons of the Forest.

What are the best foods at Sons of the Forest?

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Here are some of the best consumables that can end your hunger and replenish your energy:

Fish

Eating fish will feed your player character and replenish their energy. Though the fish can rot and eating it will wreak havoc on your health and stamina. Hence, to avoid this, players are advised to cook the Fish and hang it on the rack. This will give you dried fish that never rots and can be eaten even after a while. In addition, it also increases players’ health by 50%.

cat food

It may seem strange, but the consumption of cat food also satisfies hunger. You can find them inside containers, wooden crates, and storage areas in abandoned camps and underground bunkers. After that, you can open the cat food with the can opener and eat it from inventory. This is truly one of the weirdest yet best dishes in Sons of the Forest.

Health Mix and Health Mix+

Health Mix and Health Mix+ are consumables that are crafted using specific plants. Let me tell you that eating them will not satisfy your hunger, but it will greatly increase your health bar. Health Mix increases health by 50% and Health Mix increases health by 100% when consumed. So if you’re looking to regenerate health, both of these items are the best consumables in Sons of the Forest.

Energy bar and energy drink

It may take some time for the player to get both energy bars and energy drinks. But once consumed, they significantly rejuvenate your character’s energy. Consuming an energy bar restores health, while consuming an energy bar fully hydrates players.

Meat

As with fish, eating meat satisfies hunger and fills you up. Also, it becomes rotten and hence you need to cook and dry it just like fish. You can eat steak, bacon, brain bites, and even limp. Well, everything is fair and legal when it comes to survival. However, be careful not to overcook the limb, as this will turn it into bones.

oyster

Apart from all types of meat, oyster is literally the best food in Sons of the Forest. It is the only meat that never spoils. Getting this edible can be a challenge since it is underwater. In such cases, a rebreather will help you a lot.

Mushrooms

There are several types of mushrooms in the forest that you can eat. Shiitake mushroom and king oyster mushroom will increase your health and reduce hunger when consumed. On the other hand, Amanita Mushroom will increase your stamina, but will also decrease your health a bit, as it is poisonous.

Other non-perishable products

In addition to cat food, you can consume edibles such as Crunchie Wunchies, a filled food tray, an MRE Pack, and Ramen noodles. While the first 3 reduce hunger, ramen noodles increase stamina but also cause thirst.

All of the above products are what we consider to be the best in Sons of the Forest. There are many other foodstuffs in the forest. That being said, you are free to explore and try most of them.

This covers everything about the best food in Sons of the Forest. While you’re here, be sure to check out our other SoTF guides.