The real issue with meat was that it spoils easily on a military campaign and it's hard to be cured on campsites. That's logistic 101, the nutritionist angle is not needed and borderline revisionistic.
If you prefer citations instead of logic "The logistic of Roman army at war" by Roth also gives out all the needed information and points to the archeological evidence.
The provided food was what could be transported, while the foraged included game and other meats, in moderations because of costs, spoiling, and other.
If you prefer citations instead of logic "The logistic of Roman army at war" by Roth also gives out all the needed information and points to the archeological evidence.
The provided food was what could be transported, while the foraged included game and other meats, in moderations because of costs, spoiling, and other.