Varun Landge Sometimes disaster does strike without any sign or warning, as the case is with COVID-19 outbreak or any natural calamities. And a major disaster like a stock market crash, social unrest, or food shortages can strike at any time from now. Catastrophe can bring chaos all around when many of the population is vastly underprepared and hardly has enough survival food to last them for a month. And when that occurs, people rush to the grocery stores and supermarkets to stockpile as much food as they possibly can, but not sure enough what to buy. Stocking up on the best survival foods is the smartest way to get most out of less.
This article will cover some of the best survival food that you should consider during your next visit to a grocery store. Factors like calories, shelf life, cost and weight are some of the important attributes that you should consider while buying and we have listed these items after considering most of them. Before we proceed, what you must know is the fact that human body can live without food for two months approx. but only 3-5 days with no water. Therefore, make sure you have plenty of freshwater for at least three months.
1. Canned Salmon/Tuna
Canned Salmon/Tuna is rich in protein and omega 3s. They are well known for low rates of heart attack and stroke. When it comes to the best survival foods and protein content, it’s on the top of our list.
Nutrition: Per 100 gram can contain:
Calories- 137/86 kcal
Proteins- 21/19 g
Carbohydrates- 0/0 g2. Hardtack
Hardtack is made up of flour, salt, and water, a type of biscuit/cracker which was popular during the Civil War as a military ration and ideal for long voyages, land migrations, and military campaigns.
Nutrition value: Per 27 gram can contain:
Calories- 75.7 kcal
Proteins- 3.1 g
Carbohydrates- 16.2 g
3. Dried beans
A large supply of dried beans like kidney beans and black beans are mostly inexpensive that contains a fair amount of protein, and calories.
Nutrition: Per 100 gram (kidney beans) can contain:
Calories- 127 kcal
Protein-8.7 g
Carbohydrate- 22.8 g
4. Nuts
Nuts make up a great choice for survival foods that have a fair amount of protein and long shelf life.
Nutrition: Per 100 gram (almonds) can contain:
Calories- 579 kcal
Protein-21 g
Carbohydrate- 22 g5. Peanut Butter
Peanut butter is a rich source of dietary fibre and packed up with proteins as well as essential fatty acids. Generally, people consume a lot more calories each day than they require to survive and cutting those additional calories from the diet makes your food last longer. A couple of tablespoons of peanut butter can suffice your daily need for calories.
Nutrition: Per 100 gram serving can contain:
Calories- 588 kcal
Protein-25.8 g
Carbohydrate- 16.1 g6. Protein bars/Chocolate bar
Energy bars are easily available nowadays with a high-calorie count and plenty of protein. Whereas, Chocolate can be a source of energy booster.
Nutrition: Per 100 gram serving can contain:
Calories- 588 kcal
Protein-25.8 g
Carbohydrate- 16.1 g
7. Teabags
Properly stored, tea bags will generally last between 18 to 24 months. Store in an airtight container to maximize the shelf life and to better retain the flavour. It can be a quick mood booster and a great source of antioxidants when it comes to green tea bags.
Nutrition: Per bag 2 grams can contain:
Calories- 0 kcal
Protein-0 g
Carbohydrate- 0 g8. Honey
Honey can almost last forever since it is made up of sugar and contains low moisture. It usually doesn’t have any expiry date, so when it starts crystallizing, you can make the crystals return to their natural state by heating or by placing the container in warm water.
Nutrition: Per 100 grams can contain:
Calories- 304 kcal
Protein- 0.3 g
Carbohydrate- 82 g
9. Uncooked white rice
Regular white rice is an excellent addition to home storage because of its high caloric value and longer shelf life. If sealed properly it can last up to 25 to 30 years.
Nutrition: Per cup of cooked rice can contain:
Calories- 204 kcal
Protein-4.2 g
Carbohydrate- 44.08 g10. Soybean
Soybean makes a great protein supplement that contains vitamins, minerals and insoluble fibre.
Nutrition: Per 100 gram can contain:
Calories- 141 kcal
Protein-14 g
Carbohydrate- 5.1 g
11. Smoked/Dehydrated meat
Homemade dehydrated meats are a great source of protein which can last for three months. If you don’t know how to do it, here it is the complete guide that may help you.
Nutrition: Per 100 gram can contain:
Calories- 210 kcal
Protein-19 g
Carbohydrate- 3 g
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