More on Food Storage

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   I think we will progress into covering more on food storage today. With all of the storage and preparation roads and processes, there is so much to say and cover on any given route. I hope you can find one that is suited best for you. Unfortunately I cannot tell you what that may be, because each individual is different  and knows what suits them best. I can however give suggestions for you to contemplate, for you to get started and progress no matter what stage you are in.

Food storage and preparation requires knowledge of your family's and your own requirements. In a disaster situation Diets and most other weight management systems are out the window, and you will need to be on a high protein, and calorie intake to provide you with the most energy and capability, for possible relocation, and rebuilding.Most of us will have to go back to  the basics of laborious activities because the comforts of machines and such may be limited or non-existent. The best thing for everyone (including me) is to get improve your physical condition and keep improving your physical abilities so you are more capable  of taking on whatever challenges may be ahead of you. the last thing we all need is to only be able to run 10 feet and fall over! Our luxuries are taking a toll on our physical conditions causing unwanted results. Remember, in order to accomplish more, we not only need the will to survive, but the capability! Your food stocks need to reflect that. Make sure that what you put away will be the most beneficial to your bodies and will provide not only the vitamins your body will need for activity, but for your immune system strength as well because disease likes to run rampant in a mess. Good foods to provide protein are:







Proteins

Almonds
Beef
Black Beans
Cashews
Chicken
Chickpeas
Egg Whites
Eggs
Fish, Unbreaded
Flaxseed
Garbanzo beans
Hemp Seeds
Hummus
Kidney Beans
Lima Beans
Lentils
Miso
Navy Beans
Nuts
Peanut Butter
Peanuts
Pinto Beans
Pork
Pumpkin Seeds
Salmon
Seafood
Sesame Seeds
Soybeans
Sunflower Seeds
Tahiini
Tempeh
Tofu
Tuna
Turkey
Veggie Burgers
Walnuts
Wild Game

This is an all inclusive list, but some foods may not be right for your tastes, or preferences. Remember that no single food can provide  everything you need to be healthy. That's why it's important to choose a variety of foods from each category to meet your daily nutritional needs..

Veggies,
Asparagus
Avacados
Beets
Bell Peppers
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Collard Greens
Crimini Mushrooms
Cucumbers
Eggplant
Garlic, (Eat plenty daily to help keep mosquitoes away!)
Green Beans
Kale
Mustard Greens
Onions (eat plenty to keep everyone away!)
Peas
Portobello Mushrooms
Potatoes
Rainbow Chard
Romaine Lettuce
Shiitake Mushrooms
Spinach
Summer Squash
Sweet Potatoes
Swiss Chard
Tomatoes
Turnip Greens
Winter Squash
Yams


Calcium Rich Foods


Almond milk
Cheese
Cottage Cheese
Milk
Orange juice with Calcium
Rice Milk
Soy Milk
Yogurt with active cultures

Fruits

Apples
Apricots
Bananas
Black olives
Blackberries
Blueberries
Cantaloupe
Cherries
Cranberries
Figs
Grapefruit
Grapes
Honeydew melon
Kiwifruit
Lemons
Limes
Nectarines
Oranges
Papaya
Peaches
Pears
Pineapple
Plums
Prunes
Raisins
Raspberries
Strawberries
Watermelon


Grains

Amaranth
Arborio rice
Barley
Brown rice
Buckwheat
Bulgur
Corn
Jasmine rice
Millet
Oats
Quinoa
Rye
Spelt
Triticale
Wheat berries
Whole grain breads, cereal, pasta
Whole wheat breads, cereal, pasta
Wild Rice


Miscellaneous

Canola oil
Dark chocolate
Green tea
Olive oil

This is a good list for everything your body may need, and some may not be available for LTS . Make sure you research everything for your particular needs and it's LTS capability. Starting a small garden would be in your best interests now, while avoiding the "hybrids". The seeds they produce will be worthless for continuation. Look for "Heirlooms" at your stores, and keep in mind if you have reached a "hardship and have had to get onto state food assistance, they wil let you buy food bearing plants AND some nutritional supplements on the assistance dollar. They cover it in hopes that you can be more self-sufficient and less of a demand on the FG dollar. Take advantage of it and at the same time, be less of a demand on the FG dollar. If you are like me, you are stubborn, and want to provide for yourself and go without assistance as much as you possibly can.

Until next installment,

Be Safe. and Happy Prepping!