mercredi 26 mars 2014

Prepper Food Supplies For Emergency Use

By Juana Buchanan


It is always important to be prepared for almost anything in this world of disasters and unexpected events. It is suggested that individuals always have a three-month or even a year's worth of food items on hand at all times. Prepper food supplies are those items that are stocked for a household in the case of such an emergency. It could be a natural, man-made or even a financial disaster where you are not able to purchase the items you need to survive for extended periods of time.

It is easy to stock up on these lifesaving products if you are willing to put in the effort and the time. It doesn't take large amounts of money if you do it slowly. Each visit to the grocery store should result in extra items in your pantry. Choose products with long shelf lives and select a balance of items to provide a healthy diet.

Dry goods can form the base of your stock. Select items such as sugar, salt, flour, baking powder and soda, oatmeal, rice, beans, nuts, seeds, powdered milk and drink mixes, coffee, and tea. Vitamins should also be purchased to prevent deficiencies. Products such as boxed dinners, cereals, crackers and cookies may not hold up long term but they can always be consumed first.

Canned goods also hold up well, sometimes for a few years. Choose products such as soups, stew, vegetables, milk, jellies and jams, and juices. Peanut butter is also an excellent choice as it is a source of protein and will keep well. Be sure to select foods your family is familiar with and already enjoys so the mealtimes are as normal as absolutely possible during trying times.

Water is the most important to your survival. Bottled water is fine but larger jugs are easier to store and handle. It will also be more efficient when used for cooking. Flavored waters, carbonated, tonic or seltzer waters will help provide variety.

You can purchased already selected and packaged products from various companies that cater to preppers. It can be much more expensive but the items can have extremely long shelf lives - sometimes up to 25 years. The products are usually freeze dried and already stored in containers that are easily stacked and stored. The contents include drink mixes, shake mixes, entrees, desserts, side items, and snacks and consumers can select from the very basic to the most extravagant. They usually also come complete with cooking fuel, water filtration equipment, and basics such as lighters, matches and flatware.

Always maintain a written inventory of everything you have stocked. This can tell you at a glance if the meals you make will be nutritious and well-balanced. Be sure to date and rotate the items especially if you plan on using them on a day-to-day basis. Store all of the stock in a place where moisture, heat, light and pests are not an issue.

Making sure you are well prepared for any scenario is vital in today's society. No matter whether you decide to stock your own items or purchase ready-made kits, you want to ensure that your family is well cared for in time of crises.




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