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Store as much Protein and Vitamins as possible. These will be needed to keep your health strong.
In times of plenty, it is a good idea to build up some food storage for times of famine. This is not "hording," if it is done during times of plenty. Just go to a restaurant or a fast food establishment and observe all the food that is wasted. Many times throughout our history of the Earth, as evidenced via the Holy Scriptures, those who obey inspiration and save during times of plenty, building up an emergency storage, will have a better chance of survival during times of famine. Emergency preparations are good self-insurance against any potential food crisis emergency and water shortage. Food Storage is best if placed in #10 cans, sealed with either nitrogen, or an oxygen-absorbing packet. If the stored food is allowed to come into contact with oxygen, spoilage will be accelerated. An oxygen-absorbing packet, placed with the food, then sealed in a #10 food storage can, will prevent decomposition of nutrients and spoilage. Many food items will preserve for several years under these conditions. Purchasing items already prepared in this manner is easy; you just have to shop around. Some suppliers specialize in food storage products. Shopping at large supermarkets / discount suppliers such as Costco, Win-Co Foods, etc, usually have supplies like dried soup or stew mix that is a great starting point. Another great item category is the grains. Dried oats, rice, wheat, etc. are excellent. Even canned soup in liquid form does well, but these need to be carefully rotated of a regular basis. If a can appears bulged after a year or so, throw it away; it is no longer fit for consumption. If possible, also store vitamins, minerals, and proteins. Do not forget condiments such as salt. Remember all the basics such as dried milk, flour, and sugar for cooking. Snack foods are great for adults and children. In times of famine, "candy" and other such items may break serious monotony. Do not forget about your pets. It is best to try for one year’s supply of stores for your family. The "ideal" is actually seven years so you will have plenty of extra for those who are less fortunate. I consider those less fortunate to be those who know better to save for times of famine, but due to serious financial hardships of living literally day-to-day, are not able to put very much away. (I get upset when I observe those who waste tons of money and are irresponsible in these food storage ideas. I have overheard many of these types of folks, and they will simply loose all respect for human life in times of famine, to save themselves.) I will not be able to observe other "sweet and kind" humans, suffering from lack of food, without extending a helping hand. So therefore, try to save extra supplies. It is my personal belief, that it will be better to share with the "honest in heart," knowing starvation could hit your personal family sooner, than to not share with "those who are pure in their hearts." It is my belief our Eternal Heavenly Father will remember us in kindness during "judgment day." It is also my personal belief that He will NOT like those who are cruel, wasteful, indolent, etc, during the last days. Do I need to say any more? Do not forget to store about two (2) weeks supply of water, and a water filter. Store about one gallon per person, per day: One half gallon for consumption, and the other one half gallon for cleaning. Bleach, the liquid form that you use to whiten your clothes, is mild to moderately toxic over the long run to our bodies, when used in very small quantities in our water storage. It is very dangerous in larger quanties! It is placed in water to prevent algae and bacteria from growing and contaminating the entire water supply. Bleach is by far the lesser of the two evils. I use one tablespoon per 50 gallons of clear water. Dosage should be double for cloudy water. Never, ever, use more than two tablespoons per 50 gallons. I store my water in 50 gallon plastic barrels that used to have soy sauce in it for restaurants. Before consumption, a "good" water filter will remove the bleach. Or you can boil the water to remove the bleach. Or you can stir it vigorously, or pour back and forth between two glasses. Bleach, when it comes in contact with air, will evaporate out of the water supply. In the worst conditions, it is OK (sort of anyhow) to consume this for a little while; just be careful not to do drink bleached water for a long time. It is good practice when the space is available, to start a garden and begin practicing how to be self-sufficient. Those who are blessed to have a little acreage could choose to have a young milking cow, and possible a few sheep or goats as well. While some people have allergies to mild products, none-the-less, the milk from a cow and or sheep / goats, can be sustaining in times of famine. The cream and mild can be separated and the cream can be made into butter. It is not too much work if a small family with a few acres has only one or three animals to care for. What you get in return will be well worth your efforts. Please do not suppose that whenever hunger is present, all it takes is a quick trip to the grocery store. Back to Top
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