Our diet plays a vital role in our overall health and well-being, especially in a prolonged-survival situation. This is why it’s so important to stock up and ingest foods that help rather than cause harm. Let’s take a look at items that should be avoided at all costs in order to keep us fit, energetic …
Advantages and Disadvantages to Vacuum Sealing Foods Vacuum sealing foods for long-term storage is an efficient way to preserve a wide-range of items. The trick is to use a good sealer along with the right material in order to minimize the chances of spoilage from air or insects. Let’s take a look at the benefits …
Canning Sweet Corn the Easy Way for Long Term Storage Corn is a fantastic source of carbohydrates, vitamins, antioxidants, fiber and is a great filler that can be used between meals. Canning it for long-term storage is not something that a lot of people think about, but it’s entirely possible as long as you follow …
How to Build a Sustainable Seed Vault Seeds could become worth their weight in gold in a long-term SHTF scenario, and it’s important to consider how building a seed vault can enhance your level of self-sufficiency. You don’t need to be a botanist or farming expert to build a reliable system that can give you …
What is Listeria and Why is it a Problem in Survival Situations? Listeria outbreaks are becoming a common occurrence across the country. Their rapid development as a food-borne illness to contend with is alarming. While these outbreaks are easy to prevent and contain, listeria can become a widespread problem during a SHTF situation that we …
Why Everyone Should Plant a Survival Garden Did you know that a huge percentage of the food we eat comes from seeds produced by a handful of companies? Did you know that these companies produce seeds that have been genetically modified, sold and integrated into our food supply without really evaluating potential health risks to …
How to Safely Can Ground Beef Canning ground beef is a relatively easy and safe process as long as you follow some basic guidelines. Having a supply on hand for a survival situation is a great way to enhance meals as well as add some tasty protein to your diet. It also reduces your reliance …
Incorporating the Present Into Your Food Storage System We place a great emphasis on long-term food storage, and for good reason. However, focusing on the distant future can prevent us from making the most of immediate and intermediate options as well. Let’s take a look at a few tips that will help you to round …
How to Can Delicious and Nutritious Beef Stew for Long-Term Storage A lot of people are under the impression that it is difficult to can entire meals. The reality is there is a variety of meals that can be safely stored for months or even years if they are prepared properly. Beef stew is one …
How to Make Dehydrated Mashed Potato Flakes One of the most versatile and easy to prepare dehydrated foods are potatoes. You can cube or slice them and produce some delicious meal options in a matter of hours. You can also dehydrate them and turn the potatoes into flakes that are easy to store as well. …
