الخميس، 22 يناير 2015

Shelf Stable Meals Are The Best For Bug Out Bags

By Karyn Shields


People are not always prepared for emergencies, such as when the power goes out for extended periods of time or in time of natural disaster when they need to leave their homes. During this time, people still need to eat and they may not have a refrigerator or even a stove to make meals with. Shelf stable meals will help in this regard as they need nothing special to keep them ready to eat.

This bug out bag will need to contain a lot of stuff and, also, should not be too heavy. A bunch of cans is not the best things to place here, since people have to move as quickly as possible through many different types of terrain. The dehydrated foods, which are the epitome of shelf stable, are the better choice as they do not have the weight, yet still have all of the nutrition and taste that you need in your circumstances.

Many manufacturers will offer this type of food and many people remember when they ate them in the military. They were and still are called MREs or meals ready to eat. They come as dehydrated or individually canned meals, boxed with a main course and, occasionally a dessert. Some need to be heated and some are fine just as they are.

The basic food groups for survival are carbohydrates, proteins, and, of course, fats. You might want to prepare your own stable supply of meals that will not cost as much and you and your family can enjoy what they normally have at home even while on the run.

Carbohydrates are the grains and beans that comprise the majority of the meals you can eat, literally, on the run. These are low in cost and contain vitamin B and some sources of protein. Sugar and honey provide carbohydrates as well and all of these items will store for long periods of time in sealed plastic containers.

Protein is something we all need for growth and for repairing muscles. This foodstuff is more difficult to store simply because there is more moisture in it. Meat and fish, which is the major part of protein ingredients, other than beans, can be smoked, canned or otherwise contained to make them last longer, even at room temperatures. They can be placed on the shelves of any pantry.

You can not ignore fats in your diet, either. This is not very easy to store but it is necessary for energy that will be needed if you are concerned about safety in your new circumstances. There are not only vitamins in fats that can not be obtained from other food, the taste of everything is improved because of it. Most fats will go rancid after a fairly short period of time, however, coconut oil will not do this. It can be stable for quite some time, resistant to rancidity even at room temperatures.

Since you know what is needed to make your bug out bag truly self sufficient, you are now in a better position to have meals for you and your family that actually will help you survive and, possibly, thrive. The stable food is all around you and you just need to be prepared to find it. Whether you buy it or process your own, you will be in a better position to survive the next natural or other disaster.




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