Storing food for a survival situation is easy to do and will be vital if that situation ever becomes a reality. Mostly inexpensive and easily stored the following items should top your survival preparation list.

Brown rice

Not many people include brown rice in their meals, even though it’s an amazing superfood. It has about 3 grams of fiber per half cup, way more nutrients than white rice and has a really long shelf life – stored properly, it can last for over 10 years.
It’s high on carbohydrates, so eating brown rice gives you a boost of energy when you put yourself through tiring physical effort. And here`s the best part: it’s only 10 cents per serving at most supermarkets. Just give it a try, you`ll save a lot of many and get a load of benefits.

Beans

With a minimum shelf life of 5-6 years (pinto beans can go up to 30 years) and a cost per serving of only 18 cents/half cup cooked, beans are on every prepper`s list of affordable survival superfoods. You can store them dried or canned, but make sure you keep them in a cool and dry location.

Quinoa

2013 was the International Year of Quinoa and you know why? It is the only plant food that has all the essential amino acids, vitamins and trace elements. It also easily adapts to different climates and it`s considered to have an important role in eradicating hunger because of these nutritional characteristics.
Dried quinoa can last an amazing 25 years or more, so go ahead and invest in bulk supply – a pound costs between $5 and $8 and you can cook tens of dishes with it.

Cabbage

I’m sure you often overlook it, but this green is more nutritious than people are aware of. It has disease-fighting superpowers (anti-septic, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, high in vitamins, folic acid and antioxidants; it`s also an amazing source of fiber).

It costs as little as 11 cents a serving, it’s available throughout the year and it stores well for 12 to 18 months in the freezers.

Attention: Don’t wash it before storing it, it will considerably shorten its life.

Food storage is one area of survival preparation that you can plan for. By mapping out what you need in advance and stockpiling essential foods, you can prepare yourself for just about any survival moment.

For information on other important survival foods you can store, please visit My Survival Family Plan.

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