Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Purchasing Prepper Food Supplies For Your Household

By Juana Buchanan


The world can be an unstable and unpredictable environment so it is always best to be well-prepared in the case of an emergency. Many feel that it is very important to have up to a year's supply of foods on hand. Prepper food supplies are those stocked products for your household to help keep family members fed and well-nourished during natural, financial, or man-made disasters when you cannot just walk to the grocery store to buy what you need.

You can take the effort and time to build up these items yourself. It does not have to cost a lot of money - you can just gradually pick up items with extra long shelf lives every time you shop for your family. It is important to pay attention to the types of items you are purchasing to make sure your stock is well-balanced.

These could include dry goods such as flour, sugar, pasta, oatmeal, rice, cornmeal, nuts, seeds, baking soda, baking powder, spices, coffee, tea, drink mixes, powdered milk, salt, and legumes. Items such as packaged cookies and cereals do not have long shelf lives but can be stored to be used first. Vitamins are also necessary items to have on hand.

Canned goods also hold up well, sometimes for a few years. Choose products such as soups, stew, vegetables, milk, jellies and jams, and juices. Peanut butter is also an excellent choice as it is a source of protein and will keep well. Be sure to select foods your family is familiar with and already enjoys so the mealtimes are as normal as absolutely possible during trying times.

The main necessity for survival is always water. Bottled products are always good but larger jugs are easier to handle, clean and store. These receptacles are also better for cooking or cleaning. Carbonated, tonic, flavored or seltzer waters will give your family beverage variety also.

Consumers can actually purchase kits of products from companies that specialize in this type of emergency preparedness. They can be pricey but if your budget allows it and your time does not, it may be the best option for you. The products are freeze dried and can last for up to 25 years and more. The selections include side dishes, breakfast, shake mixes and snacks. They are available in a simple, basic form or have an extravagant selection of meals to enjoy. These kits may also provide cooking apparatus, water filtration equipment, matches or lighters, and utensils.

Always maintain a written inventory of everything you have stocked. This can tell you at a glance if the meals you make will be nutritious and well-balanced. Be sure to date and rotate the items especially if you plan on using them on a day-to-day basis. Store all of the stock in a place where moisture, heat, light and pests are not an issue.

A household should always be prepared for the unexpected. Whether you desire to stock up on your own favorite products or buy your bulk items from a company that specializes in prepper products, it gives great peace of mind that you are ready to meet any situation and your family will have enough to eat.




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