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The survival of mankind is dependent on a simple fact. We all need food to survive. Humans have been eating for thousands of years, and countless ways to get your daily calories. But what happens when you’re in a disaster situation? What if the grocery store is closed and it’s too dangerous to search for food? What do you do then?
This article will dive deep into some important food tips that will allow you to survive for months or even years. You should know this article’s important if you are a serious prepper. So, I would suggest not skipping over the content.
Why Food Is Important In Survival Situations
As this article is going to be read by all sorts of preppers, from beginners to experienced, an introduction to the importance of food in survival situations is important. Food is a critical resource in survival situations, and you should always have it on your mind.
Food is the energy, nutrients, and calories that keep your body going. It can also be used to trade with neighbors or strangers for other resources that you might need at some point in the future (although it is a rare chance that something like this could happen).
So, what would happen if there was no food? How long do you think you could survive without eating anything? If you haven’t thought about this before now then it’s time to answer these questions because they could make or break your chances of surviving an emergency.
Types of Food Options That Can Be Considered
There are different types of food options you can choose from. The type of food you need depends on your situation, and the time it will take for a disaster or situation to be finally over.
The first type is long-term foods. These foods last for an extended period and will be useful in an emergency. Such foods are usually freeze-dried, requiring only water to be added before eating them. Examples include dehydrated fruits, vegetables, meats, and soups as well as freeze-dried ice cream!
The second type is short-term foods which don’t last as long but can still keep for up to three years if stored properly – many canned goods fall under this category too!
Short-term means they’ll expire within one year after opening, so make sure you rotate through your pantry every few months if possible; otherwise, it might get old faster than expected due to lackluster ingredients like preservatives found in most pre-packaged products available today (not all though!). This is why food items are not recommended for storage in prepping scenarios.
Long-Term Food Options
You thought we would leave you hanging with such a basic definition of those two food types? That is where you are wrong. This article will be taking a detailed look at long-term food options, as that is what preppers are more interested in. So, let’s see what falls under this category, so you can prepare yourself.
It is important for preppers to think about their long-term food options. You can’t just rely on your flour, sugar, and rice bags because they will eventually run out.
The most important thing that you need to do is start stocking up on things that will be able to last for years without the risk of them growing mold or, worse, the growing worms inside of them! So, now the question arises, what food comes into this category and what can you do to make the most out of them? Let’s find out!
Grains are a great source of carbohydrates and fiber, which are both important for maintaining energy levels. Grains can also be ground into flour, cooked into meals such as porridge or pasta, or prepared with other ingredients to make bread and pastries (if you have a food processor).
Some grains contain good amounts of protein too! If you want to store some extra grain, don’t forget about your long-term storage requirements—you’ll need to keep it in airtight containers out of direct sunlight. Make sure you rotate your grain supply every 3–6 months so that it doesn’t go rancid before you reach the end of its life span.
Beans are a versatile addition to any prepper’s food storage. They can be used in soups, stews, and casseroles but also make a great addition to salads and stir-fries. Beans are high in protein and fiber, which help keep you full while providing the energy you need to get through your daily tasks.
Beans are also an excellent source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, as well as phytochemicals that may help reduce your risk for cancer by inhibiting tumor growth.
Not only does eating beans provide numerous health benefits during times of stress or uncertainty, but these legumes also offer many other important benefits for preppers.
They can be stored for long periods of time without refrigeration or freezing (up to three years). This makes them an ideal option when storing food stockpiles at home or in long-term survival kits when preparing for doomsday scenarios such as pandemics or natural disasters like earthquakes or hurricanes
Flour is a staple in baking and can be used to make bread, pasta, and other dishes. It can also be used to make pancakes, muffins, biscuits, and more. Flour should be stored in a cool, dry place away from moisture or heat. Heat and moisture will cause the flour to become rancid, which makes it unusable for cooking or baking.
If you notice that your flour has developed an off odor or has turned yellowish in color, then it’s time for you to throw it out because this indicates that the flour is no longer good for consumption.
If you want your flour to last longer, then keep using airtight containers when storing them instead of paper bags or cardboard boxes, as they tend not to do their job well when it comes to protecting food against bacteria growth over time!
This is an extremely important thing to take care of, especially in a prepping scenario. You need to take proper precautions, so your flour can remain usable for as long as possible
Important Techniques That Can Help Your Food Last For A Longer Period Of Time
As an experienced prepper, you may already be aware of the types of foods that are best fit for consumption and storage in an unfortunate scenario. But what you may not be aware of are ways of storing food that can increase its shelf life even further. Let’s check them out.
The art of canning is one of the most important skills any prepper can have. Canning allows you to store food for long periods of time, and it’s a great way to save money on groceries.
It also has emergency benefits in case of natural disasters or other catastrophic events that render refrigerators useless. If you need food fast, being able to open a few cans will give you instant access to food without having to run out and buy expensive emergency supplies from the store!
Canning is especially useful for preppers who plan on storing large quantities of food because doing so can result in serious savings over time. By purchasing large quantities at once, outdoor enthusiasts get more bang for their buck by buying items like meats or vegetables at wholesale prices—this means they avoid paying too much money overall while still enjoying good quality goods.
If you’re going to be preparing for a long-term emergency or survival situation, it can be beneficial to plan out as many of your meals in advance as possible. Dehydrating foods is one way to do this.
There are plenty of ways that dehydrating food can come in handy: it’s a good way to preserve and store food so that they don’t spoil while you aren’t eating them, and it can be used later on without any preparation required.
Dehydrating is simply the process of taking water away from something so that the remaining substance becomes dryer over time (usually through heat). This works well for most foods because their structure remains intact even after all the moisture has been removed — if you’ve ever boiled vegetables until they were mushy and then dried them out in an oven at low temperatures, then you know what I’m talking about!
It’s important to note that dehydrating food is not the same as canning it. Canning involves heating food in a sealed container, which prevents bacteria from growing and spoiling the food inside. Dehydrating only removes moisture — which means that you’ll need another way of killing any bacteria before eating your dried goods.
Freeze-dried foods are an excellent option for long-term food storage. Freeze-drying food is a method of preservation in which the water content of the food is removed, and the food is then stored in that dry state. This process removes all traces of moisture which makes it possible to store foods in their original packaging without refrigeration or freezing.
Freeze drying can be done at home, but it is a time-consuming process requiring special equipment and careful attention to detail by the person doing the processing.
The end result is an incredibly lightweight product that takes up very little space during storage and does not require refrigeration once opened.
However, since it involves so many steps with various risks involved, freeze-drying isn’t recommended unless you plan on using your supplies within six months or less.
Stock Up On Spices, Salt, and Pepper
Spices, salt, and pepper are a must-have for your food storage.
They are inexpensive; you can get a good supply of each for less than $100 per year.
They do not require refrigeration, which means they can be stored in a cool, dry place like your basement or utility room. They also take up very little space, so storing them isn’t much of an issue either. You can buy small jars or bottles that will fit easily into your cupboard or even a closet shelf if needed!
Spices add flavor to food without adding fat like butter would do, so they make an ideal addition to any meal plan, whether cooking over the fire pit or just heating up some soup on your stovetop at home! Salt is great for preserving meat which will go bad faster without it too!
Pepper helps prevent gas pains caused by eating cabbage which is another item we all need in our pantry but should probably limit too often anyway due to its high fiber content.
This means that salt and pepper are not only excellent taste improvers but can be used for storing too. This is fantastic, and you should always stock up on things like these.
Inventory Your Kitchen
Do you have a pantry full of food but don’t know what to do with it? Do you find yourself running out of staples, like sugar or flour, despite having bought enough to last a year? The key to stocking your survival kitchen is knowing exactly what’s already there.
This may seem obvious, but many preppers will make the mistake of buying too much of one item without thinking about how that food will fit into their overall inventory. Having an inventory list is also helpful when trying to imagine how many meals can be made from one trip to the grocery store versus another (and whether it’s financially feasible).
Label Your Food
Label all of your food with a permanent marker. Label the name, date purchased, and estimated expiration date. You should also include any additional information about the food, such as whether it is vegetarian or vegan if it contains peanuts or gluten, etc.
You can use a label maker if you prefer not to write on your storage containers with a permanent marker (though this method works well for some people).
If you are using plastic bottles for storing liquids like water, then use a label gun to apply them instead of using tape and paper labels that may get ripped off during transport or storage. The same goes for produce items stored in vacuum-sealed bags; these have their own self-adhesive seals, so there is no need to write on them at all!
Learn How to Cook Traditional Foods from Scratch
Learning how to cook from scratch is a must for any prepper. The more you know about food preservation, the more prepared you’ll be for whatever comes your way. The best part about learning how to cook from scratch (beyond saving money) is that it will make your meals taste better, especially if you’re tired of eating beans and rice every day.
The easiest way to learn how to cook from scratch is by watching videos on YouTube or reading books on the subject. There are many great resources out there that explain the basics of cooking—from boiling eggs all the way up to baking bread and pastries—so don’t worry if this seems overwhelming at first!
Once you start getting comfortable with making basic meals like omelets or chicken soup, start working on more complex dishes like lasagna or apple pie. These are both easy recipes but are definitely not recommended in prepping scenarios, as they do require a lot of ingredients.
Stock Up On Kitchen Equipment
Once you’ve figured out your food storage goals, it’s time to stock up on essential kitchen equipment. The goal here is to get the best quality tools for a reasonable price without buying too much or too little at once.
Unfortunately, most preppers aren’t willing or able to shell out for top-of-the-line chef’s knives and pots, but that doesn’t mean they should settle for cheap plastic versions of these essentials.
fter all, if your family depends on them during an emergency situation where the likelihood of cooking meals indoors is limited by environmental factors like lack of power or loss of gas or even just increased risk from looters and criminals looking for easy pickings in abandoned homes—you need something that will last through whatever comes next!
Don't Forget About Vitamins, Supplements, and Herbal Remedies
You’ve got a lot of stuff to remember when you’re prepping, but don’t forget about vitamins, supplements, and herbal remedies. These are important for good health even when your nutrition is excellent. They aren’t a substitute for good nutrition; they’re just another way to help keep you healthy.
However, they also need to be used responsibly—you can hurt yourself by taking large doses of certain herbs without knowing what they might do. So don’t forget that vitamins and supplements shouldn’t be used as an excuse to skip healthy habits like regular exercise or eating lots of fruits and vegetables!
Learn How to Hunt, Fish and Forage
The best way to ensure you’ll have access to food and water during a long-term crisis is by hunting, fishing, and foraging. You should learn as much as you can about these skills so that you’re not reliant on stockpiling alone.
If you have never hunted, fished, or foraged before, don’t worry! There are plenty of resources available—in books and online—that will teach you how to do it safely.
You may be wondering why learning these skills are so important if we’re talking about long-term survival. As we’ve discussed before in this article series, most preppers plan on using their stored food at some point during their emergency situation.
However, if you find yourself living off the land completely (like many people did during the Great Depression), there’s no guarantee that your stockpile will be enough for an entire year or even six months.
You can never be too prepared, so you need to learn as many skills as possible. Putting them to use is the best thing that you can do, as it can literally mean the difference in a life and death situation.
Don't Be Too Proud To Learn New Things
There’s a lot of information out there, and it can be daunting to try to figure out what you need to know. It’s easy to get overwhelmed with all the survival tips and tricks that are available, but don’t let that stop you from learning as much as possible! Here are some ways that you can take your survival knowledge to the next level:
Ask other preppers for help
The more people who are working together on their preps and plans, the better off they’ll be in an emergency situation. This is because they’ll have multiple sets of eyes looking at problems from different angles, allowing them to come up with solutions quickly and efficiently.
Try new things!
You might not know what works best for yourself until after trying it out first-hand by practicing basic skills like fire building or shelter construction before an actual emergency hits, so don’t hesitate when given opportunities during training sessions or workshops held by experts in these fields.
I know that these things are not linked to the topic you are here for today, but they are still very important to know. Becoming an expert prepper is never easy, and it always helps to get some aid. So, make sure you take advice from some seasoned preppers, so you can be prepared for any scenario that nature throws at you.
Provision List for the Pantry
To build the proper prepper’s pantry you’ll need the following
provisions per person in your group:
- 400 lbs. of grain (corn, oats, rice, wheat)
- 20 lbs of meat protein
- 20 lbs. of fats and oils
- 75 lbs of milk
- 90 lbs of fruits and vegetables
- 90 lbs. of beans and legumes
- 60 lbs. of sugar
Finally!
We hope that this article has given you some great tips for keeping your food safe. If there is one thing we want our readers to remember. It’s this: do not get too caught up on one type of storage or another.
The most important thing is to have a plan, stick with it and be consistent. You don’t need anything fancy here—just make sure you are storing food in the right place at all times so that nothing spoils or gets eaten by bugs!