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Back to Basics: Food - Ep 227

Quick Series Overview

Back to Basics Series: A 12-part series covering essential preparedness topics to build a strong survival foundation.
This Episode: Focused on food preparedness — what to store, how much, and the best ways to store it.

Episode Highlights

Why Food Matters: Food fuels your body and brain, keeps morale high, and helps you stay sharp during a crisis.
How Much Food You Need:
- Short-Term: At least 2 weeks' worth of food for each family member (2,000 calories/day).
- Mid-Term: Build up to 3–6 months of staples like rice, beans, pasta, and canned goods.
- Long-Term: Aim for 1 year of food — include freeze-dried meals, bulk grains, and preserved foods.
Types of Food to Store:
- Short-Term: Canned soups, granola bars, and pasta for quick, easy meals.
- Mid-Term: Bulk staples like rice, oats, beans, and powdered milk in food-grade buckets.
- Long-Term: Freeze-dried meals in #10 cans, dehydrated fruits, and vacuum-sealed snacks for variety.
Storage Tips:
- Store in cool, dry, dark places — avoid garages or sheds.
- Use mylar bags, oxygen absorbers, and vacuum sealers for extended freshness.
- Rotate your food ("Eat what you store, store what you eat") to prevent waste.

Takeaway:

Food preparedness isn’t just about stockpiling — it’s about having variety, redundancy, and a rotation plan.

Challenge:

Do a "food check" at home this week — how many days’ worth do you have? Are there any gaps in your supplies?

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