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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
National
Dan Warburton

Special Forces ditch booze for tea and choose plant-based food over meat

SAS booze-ups may soon be up the spout – as the heroes go teapotty.

And it’s vegan courses for Special Forces as many of them are ditching meat for plant-based food.

The change of habits is revealed in a survey of spending at regimental shops.

They’re now selling more fruit teabags, mineral water and soft drinks than beer, wine and spirits. And a source said vegan numbers are growing among troops in the SAS and Special Boat Service.

Our insider said: “There was always the occasional non-drinker and vegetarian but now there are well over 100. Guys started wanting a non-meat alternative for lunch and dinner.

“It’s the same in the messes. Younger guys are now asking for a camomile tea instead of a lager. They all need to keep themselves in prime condition.”

Special Forces are drinking more tea than alcoholic drinks (Getty Images)
The badge of the British Special Air Service (PA)

Many ditched meat while on covert operations in hot countries. Last year ex-SAS: Who Dares Wins star Ant Middleton revealed he’s gone veggie.

The Ministry of Defence said: “Healthy living and fitness in the Armed Forces is of vital importance.”

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