Posted on 10/01/2012 12:20:57 PM PDT by djf
Exactly. Go for the “weight gain” tubs they sell to skinny kids. Mostly sugary carbs, but they are high in calories. Don’t spend too much on whey protein. That is mostly used for packing on muscle and not calories. In a survival situation, you want calories. You can carry a 5 pound tub of strawberry weight gain powder and it will sustain out for a good month for 20 bucks-assuming you can get water. if you are holed up, it wouldnt be bad to have an occassional chocalate shake. No reason to go high quality like Met Rx or anything.
Not food but get your guns in order with a few thousand rounds of ammo.
This will be needed to protect food you store and you from those not being so diligent when the time of need arises.
Come to think of it, I need to order another 1000 rounds from cheaperthandirt
For a more detailed list of preparedness foods as well as methods for storing it please review my Preparedness Manual. You can download it at:
http://tomeaker.com/kart/Preparedness1j.pdf
NOTE! THIS IS A FREE DOWNLOAD. I DO NOT MAKE ONE CENT OFF MY PREPAREDNESS MANUAL!
For those of you who haven’t started already it’s time to prepare almost past time maybe. You needed to be stocking up on food guns, ammo, basic household supplies like soap, papergoods, cleaning supplies, good sturdy clothes including extra socks, underwear and extra shoes and boots, a extra couple changes of oil and filters for your car, tools, things you buy everyday start buying two and put one up.
As the LDS say “When the emergency is upon us the time for preparedness has past.”
Or as the bible says: A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.
NIV Proverbs 22:3
“There is no greater disaster than to underestimate danger.
Underestimation can be fatal.”
We already have an established organic garden, with composted raised beds; a well and a watering system set up. - Even then (and we ARE experienced with years of experience in organic gardening and pest control), we aren’t silly enough to totally depend on what comes out of the garden. We have stored quite a decent supply of food in the bunker, etc. - Still, a vacuum sealed jar of seeds (or two or three) in addition to storage items, is wise. If things go south, everyone will have time to get back to the land real fast. Nothing like a growling gut to motivate one to figure it out eventually. (Oh, and sprouting seeds in a sprouting jar to put on salads or just eat by themselves is a good thing. Broccoli sprouts and others are good.
I cannot agree with you. Although your stores may not last 20-25 years, they should last at least 5-10 years, which still places you in a very good position.
Yes. In fact, I, myself, am a chocolate Twinkie. I cannot recommend Twinkies highly enough! - Twinkie
Here’s one potential problem with this list: a lot of what is on it is pretty much devoid of nutrients! Canned fruit and vegetables aren’t exactly nutrient dense.
The best items are what you already eat, because you can rotate them. Look at what you already have in the pantry, and buy it by the case.
Making jerky is also a great idea. Occasionally some store will have a great deal on London broil, which is perfect for making jerky, and I’ll stock up. If you haven’t made any before it’s easy. You need a salty solution of some sort. Soy sauce works great, but you can use salt water with any condiments you like added (the salt keeps bacteria at bay while the meat dries). I use it as an opportunity to empty those bottles with two tablespoons of ketchap, steak sauce, etc. that seem to accumulate in the fridge. Slice the meat as thin as possible, then soak it for a while, then dry it. If you don’t have a dehydrator you can improvise with an oven. Put the upper rack on the top level, and the bottom rack on the lowest level. Hang the meat over the top rack, and put a baking pan on the bottom to catch any drippings, turn the oven on as low as possible, and leave the door cracked open. Usually it takes a few hours to dry. You can use it in soups, stews, etc. as well as eat it plain.
And from what I understand, you aint seen nothin of what he has!! But of course, it was all lost in a boating accident. How sad! :-)
I live near Seattle.
Water is on my list. But nowheres near the top...
(see, it really does rain alot here...)
;-)
I would disagree. The biggest problem with canned vegetables is the high salt content and what I tend to describe as their “mushiness” but nutritionally speaking, canned is not much different than frozen or even fresh. If you are worried about the salt, get the sodium reduced or just rinse them well.
http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/vitamins-minerals/vitamins-in-veggies-fresh-vs-canned-vs-frozen.html#b
The problem with a lot of canned fruit is the high sugar content so buy the one packed in water or natural juices with no sugar added.
Rice and beans and lentils are very nutritious. Personally I’d be sure to get a good amount of brown rice. And the same with pasta – go for the whole wheat.
Below is what he/she said about beans and protein, and my objection to what he/she said, and under that is a quote from an article I wrote on Survival Podcast (a survival website) that explains beans/rice and complete protein.
“Beans: Beans are known to be one of the best all-round survival foods. They're high in protein...”
The above is incorrect. Beans by themselves are not a complete protein. Proper proportions of rice and beans does makes a complete protein.
Excerpt from an article I wrote that concerns rice and beans: “The chemistry part: Beans and rice do not have to be eaten in equal amounts in order for the body to break it down into complete protein. Denise Hansen, the dietitian tells us in, “Eating off the Grid”, that the ratio of 3 or 4 portions of grains (rice) to 1 of legumes (beans), is sufficient. Let's see, that's about 4 tablespoons of cooked rice (grain) and 1 tablespoon of cooked beans (legumes), or about 1/2 cup cooked rice and 1/8 cp. cooked beans, or 1 cup cooked rice and 1/4 cup cooked beans. Get the idea? Be sure to eat enough rice with the beans and be sure smaller children don't just eat one or the other. Said another way by Utah State University: “Dry beans average about 22% protein in the seed, the highest protein content of any seed crop. They contain all essential amino acids, except methionine. Methionine can be obtained from corn, rice, or meat.”“
He/she also said: “Cornmeal is packed with dense carbohydrates and contains oils that helps extend its shelf life.” That’s incorrect. Oil in a food makes it more susceptible to spoiling faster.
He/she said about pasta: “It will take up more space in your food bank that rice, beans and cornmeal, so plan your space the best you can.” I don’t agree pasta would take up more room than those mentioned, unless he/she is storing smaller amounts of rice, beans and cornmeal, and huge amounts of pasta - maybe he/she is.
Can you get a large quantity of rice, flour or other similar food stuff already vacuum sealed in a large container?
Ground whole wheat and brown rice both do not store well over a long period due to their high oil content and will go rancid.
Nestle powder?
Or the movie Wall-E.
Not sure. Maybe someone else knows.
Anybody?
Buying pre-vacummed rice, beans, pasta?
Look for Nestle Quick at Mexican food markets. It comes in CANS not foil lined cardboard tubes. I purchase a number of 14 oz. cans for $2.00 each on sale.
Also I recommend Augason Brownie mix just add water and bake! Great chocolate fix!
http://www.augasonfarms.com/Bakery/Chocolate-Fudge-Brownie-Mix-10-Can-UPC-00946-40024
I have been dry canning in the oven and think that is the best way for me to store flour and cornmeal for long term. I can store quart jars much more easily than the 5 gallon buckets. I have stored cereal, almonds, powdered milk, baking powder, dry beans, etc. All vacuum sealed inside the quart jar.
http://www.ehow.com/how_2244402_store-wheat.html
As I understand it, it drives the oxygen out of the bucket so that the critters and critter eggs that might be in there cannot survive.
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