Food Storage Guidelines for Survival
Survival food storage is important for many purposes, whether you are homebound during the winter months or you are worried about the rising cost of food. Creating a food system to get you through the rough times is essential. Does this Spark an idea?
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What You Like
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It is important to store the foods that you and your family enjoy. Be sure that you purchase foods that you enjoy that will cover all of the food groups, including fruit and vegetables. This step is important to ensure that you get the necessary nutrients.
Pick Up Staples
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Staples such as sugar, flours and baking powder are also important. With these items, you will be able to create a wide variety of meals that provide the nutrients necessary for proper health.
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Food Rotation
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You will need to rotate the food that you have placed in storage. Foods dated for use by the nearest date should be used first. For instance, when you purchase canned corn, place it behind the cans of corn that you already have stored.
Organization
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Organization is necessary so that you always know what you have on hand. You will be able to easily pull what you need for each meal off a shelf or out of the freezer, saving time and money.
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