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Food Storage Short List - For any type of food supply or distribution problems, from temporary disruptions in distribution, to shortages, to rationing, even to actual famine, I suggest this approach: (1) BUY some food, (2) STORE some food (3) GROW some food -- BUY, STORE, GROW. This article offers my short list of food items to STORE.
Food Storage - Fat - Fat is an essential nutrient. Fat is essential for the structure and healthy functioning of the human body. The body can make any of the various fats that it needs, as long as it has two essential fatty acids: omega-6 and omega-3. If you are going to store food, be certain to store vegetable oil with both types of essential fatty acids. Food Storage - Grains - Grains provide a good source of stored protein and carbohydrates. Some grains can be stored almost indefinitely; other grains are only suitable for short-term storage. Grains are relatively inexpensive to buy, and relatively easy to store. Food Storage - Nuts and Seeds - nuts, seeds, and peanuts provide a good source of stored protein and fat. Their high caloric content makes them a good source of stored food energy. They also provide variety to a grain-based diet. Food Storage - Legumes - Beans, peas, and lentils provide a good source of stored protein. They also provide the essential amino acid lysine to complement a grain-based diet. Most grains are low in lysine; many legumes are high in lysine. |
Fat from the Garden - suppose that you wanted to grow all of the fat needed for a nutritious diet, but in a backyard garden. Could you do it? Which plants should you choose to grow? This article reviews basic nutrition on essential fatty acids and various possible garden sources of healthy dietary fat.
Food and Storage: Essential Amino Acid profiles - searchable Food Storage FAQ Purdue University Crop Index FAO: Energy and protein requirements FAO: Fats and oils in human nutrition Institute of Medicine: Dietary Reference Intakes USDA Dietary Reference Intakes USDA Freezing and Food Safety USDA Refrigeration and Food Safety USDA National Nutrient Database - searchable Survival Products: Insta-Fire Lifesaver water purification |