![]() ![]() Note: If the foods you stock up on include canned goods, make sure you have a non-electric can opener. Snacks – crackers, chips, granola bars, popcorn, etc.Fruits and vegetables – canned, dehydrated, fresh and frozen.Meat and fish – canned or frozen (or vegan alternatives).Non perishable food (food that doesn't need refrigeration or freezing) stays safe to eat, even when the power goes out. ( Canning and home freeze drying are also great for shelf stable food storage.)įrozen food is convenient, especially frozen meals, but if you lose power, you're in trouble. ![]() Then you have that space available for other foods. On the flip side, if you have a dehydrator and turn it into dried fruit, you increase the shelf life and save refrigerator space. How much refrigerator, freezer and pantry space do you have?īuying a 20 pound crate of fresh fruit isn't a good idea if you don't have enough cool storage to keep it fresh until you finish eating it. Plant based diet? Nut butters and tempeh may be your “go to” storage items. If you want to eat low carb, opt for meat and vegetables instead of black beans and rice. The foods you stock up on should be foods you want to/need to eat.įor instance, if you need to eat gluten free, stock up on the rice based dried pasta, not wheat pasta. There are many different eating strategies and food allergies. If you're used to having someone else do the cooking, ready to eat items are a better fit. If you're confident in the kitchen, you can stock more ingredients.
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