While everyone sweeps buckwheat and sugar off the shelves, I maintain my composure, make stocks competently. Bashny.Net

Panic often causes us to make rash purchases. People sweep everything in stores, spending their last money on it. As a result, purchased products either quickly deteriorate or lie on shelves for years. At the same time, a rational approach avoids unnecessary waste. A well-made strategic food supply in a critical situation can save someone’s life.



GettyImages Strategic Food Supplies Essential Food Supplies are determined based on available mouths multiplied by the estimated unavailability time of store purchases. But "everything edible" is not suitable for him.



Even 10 loaves of bread will still stale in three days. And frozen semi-finished products will immediately deteriorate without electricity. Therefore, food should have a long shelf life and, if possible, do not need a refrigerator.

1. Water.
   One person needs about three liters of drinking water per day. Water is also needed for cooking and hygiene. During a natural disaster or war, water may not be available at all or it may not be suitable for drinking.
   
   
   
   Therefore, the supply of both drinking and technical water is better done in advance. Keep it in a cool and dark place. If you are not sure about the purity of drinking water, it should be possible to boil it.
   
   
2. Croups.
   It is recommended to have in reserve 3-4 types of cereals of 1-2 kg. Preference should be given to highly nutritious cereals: buckwheat, pearl, oatmeal. A reasonable price and long shelf life make legumes and rice a good choice.
   
   
   
   In sealed banks, they can be stored for up to five years. The main thing is not to start insects. But other cereals without loss of nutritional value can be stored much less. Buckwheat - up to 20 months, semolina, barley and oats - up to 14 months, millet - no more than 4 months.
   
   
3. Macaron
   Even an open pack of pasta can be stored without loss of taste for up to 3 years. So add 2-3 kilograms of pasta to your list. Keep in mind that pasta with additives have a shorter shelf life. Keep them in a cool and dry place.
   
   
   
4. Potatoes
   For a city apartment, the optimal amount is 10 kilograms. Instead of potatoes, take more cereals and pasta. And not because of starch. Because potatoes spoil faster. If without potatoes, you can buy dehydrated mashed potatoes in bags.

What should be at home in case of war? Nuts
Two kinds of nuts 1 kilogram each. Like almonds and walnuts. Keep in mind that peeled nuts at normal temperature are stored for no more than two months. But in the refrigerator they can be without loss of taste for up to 8 months. Honey
Experienced people advise to store at least 2 liters of honey. It's not just sweet tea. With honey, it will be possible to cure a cold with a cough, and wounds to heal, and immunity to increase. And it's been kept for decades. Canned food
Beef stew can be stored for 2-3 years without any changes. So canned food is the survivalist's best friend. However, when forming a stock, do not forget about diversity. For example, 10 cans of stew, 10 cans of sprats, 10 cans of tuna in its own juice. 5 cans of canned corn and peas. Canned cucumbers, tomatoes, sauerkraut are also welcome. It is better if they are in several small banks than in one three-liter.

Canned fruits and berries
These products usually have a lot of sugar. But in addition to the energy source, they perform another important function. Namely, they serve as a source of good mood, which in difficult times is difficult to overestimate.



Canned fruit can stay fresh for up to two years. And in favorable conditions even more. Therefore, 5-6 jars with them will be a pleasant addition to your reserves.

Dark chocolate
From five bars of chocolate with a cocoa content of 80-90%. Bitter chocolate is a great source of energy. In a cool storage room, it can be stored for up to five years. The main thing is to choose a variety without raisins, nuts and other additives. List of most important purchases Vegetable oil
In a dark cool place and glass containers, vegetable oil can be stored for up to two years. Therefore, 3-4 liters of sunflower or olive oil will not be unnecessary.



It is not recommended to store oil near batteries and other heating devices. It will quickly lose its taste. If you pour oil into a glass bottle, pour some salt on the bottom. This will extend the shelf life.

Long-term storage bread
Bread, bagels, crackers do not stale and will always serve as a successful addition to tea drinking. And for those who can not without ordinary bread, we advise to store it in the refrigerator in a bag with holes.

If you can buy most of our list, then you will be provided with carbohydrates and fats for the first time. There is a risk of protein deficiency. And here you can use protein powder. If necessary, it can be added to instant soups and porridge.

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