There were a lot of people laughing at the “preppers” prior to the terrible thrashing by Hurricane Sandy on the East Coast and New England, but who is laughing now? Many people think that preppers are “end of the world” fanatics … in truth, with all the uncertainty in our world today it is SMART to prepare for anything – weather, terrorist, power outages, unemployment, sun flares -- because most people could not survive even two weeks if something disrupted their routine lives.
If you are in the process of stocking up for the future, or you have just decided you better start, Natural News recommends the following seven food that are nutrient-dense and worth stocking up on for long-term storage.
Almond butter is an excellent long-term survival food as well, as vacuum-sealed jars of almond butter can last on the shelf for nine months or even longer, and for up to three months after being opened.
2) Brown rice. For long-term storage foods, beans and rice probably come to mind, as both of these foods last an incredibly long time when stored dry. Brown rice provides exceptional nourishment and when stored in dry-sealed containers it stays fresh for around five years.
3) Chia, hemp, and other "superfood" seeds. Organic seeds such as chia and hemp will last several years on the shelf. Chia seeds, in particular, are loaded with complete protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and lots of vitamins and minerals along with other nutrients. If you add these seeds to water or other liquids it will maximize the seeds bioavailability.
4) Fresh, unwashed farm eggs. Why unwashed? Fresh, unwashed eggs obtained from local farms or your own chicken coop, have an outer coating that will actually protect the egg and keep them fresh for up to a year if stored in a refrigerator, and three months when stored at room temperature.
5) Carrots. Store your carrots unwashed and covered with sand or mulch and they can be stored for five to six months if put in a dark, cool, well-ventilated area. They can also be stored in a freezer for up to a year when peeled, cut and blanched.
6) Apples. Like carrots, apples can be stored for many months as well, if properly prepared. Tart, thick-skinned, unwashed apple varieties can last for many months when wrapped individually in newspaper and stored in cardboard boxes. Apples, as well as a host of other fruits, can also be cut up, dried, and vacuum-sealed for long-term storage.
7) Quinoa. Quinoa stored in dried form will last for 25 years or more. It has about 14 percent protein content, and an essential amino acid profile. Quinoa is considered a complete food.
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