Dear readers and friends, there is an old saying: "People are iron, rice is steel, and if you don't eat a meal, you will be hungry." That's true, especially in times like war. Imagine if the sky fell and the doors of the supermarket suddenly closed, and the vegetable market was not open, what else could we eat? At this time, the "dry food" that we usually stock up at home may be life-saving treasures. However, don't think that everything will be fine when you buy it back and put it in the cabinet, there is something special behind it, don't wait until there is a real emergency, only to find that the food stored at home is moldy, then it will be too late to cry.
So, today, let's talk about what to pay attention to in wartime emergency preparedness, especially food reserves. Let's start with the focus of this food stockpile. The main function of stockpiling food is to ensure that we still have a stable supply of food in case of emergency**. Especially in the case of uncontrollable factors such as wars and natural disasters, the supermarket chain is broken, and it is really difficult to sleep if you don't stock up on food.
Next, we need to pay attention to strategy, not all foods are suitable for long-term storage, such as fresh fruits and vegetables, which will spoil after a long time. We need to stock up on foods that have a long shelf life, are easy to preserve, and can provide the necessary energy. Don't look at this simplicity, in fact, there is a lot of doorway inside. Okay, that's all for the introduction, let's go into the specific operation and see how to choose and save these "wartime grains and grasses".
Food Selection: Introduce the types of food suitable for storage and the selection criteria.
Okay, when it comes to preparing for wartime food, the first thing to do is to figure out which foods are suitable for hoarding. What we want is the kind of "iron-clad battalion soldiers", the kind of food that can fight a protracted war.
The first thing to mention is all kinds of dry food, such as rice, flour, oats, etc. Dry food is the basic of the basics, not only has a long shelf life, but it can be cooked and eaten, and it can be used to make snacks, and a bag can hold a family's stomach for several days. Moreover, these things are generally high in calorie density, and they can replenish their strength by not eating much, and they can give us a first aid at a critical moment.
The next thing to consider is canned food and ready-to-eat food, such as beef jerky, instant noodles, and canned vegetables. Not only are these easy to store, they save the hassle of cooking when they are ready to eat, and in most cases they don't spoil easily.
In addition to dry food and canned food, we also have to think about dried vegetables that can be stored for a long time, such as dried beans and pickles, which may not taste as good as fresh ones, but they can provide the vitamins and minerals we need.
Also, don't forget to stock up on condiments such as oil, salt, and sauces. Cooking porridge and stew can't be swallowed without them, although we pay attention to eating enough, but the taste has to be passable, right?
Finally, a special reminder, when choosing these foods, don't just look at the expiration date. We have to look at the ingredient list and try to avoid those foods with many additives. Foods that are natural and have a single ingredient are better for stockpiling and easier to digest.
Well, that's all for the selection of products. Next, let's talk about how to store these "treasures" that we bring home to ensure that they stand guard for us for a long time.
We all know that brothers settle accounts, even if the best food is, it will be ruined if it is not handled properly. So today, let's talk about how to store hoarded food safely, and at the same time maintain quality and taste.
The first is where to store. It's best if you have a cellar or storage room, but the main thing is to find a dry and ventilated place. Don't mess with kitchen fumes and bathroom moisture, which are the number one enemy of food. Drying can prevent mildew, ventilation can prevent moisture, these two tricks to ensure that your grain is clean.
Then there is the sealing. To put it bluntly, it means putting food in airtight containers. Plastic bags and fresh-keeping bags should be used, and the vacuum sealing machine can also get one if possible, so that the food of the province can greet the moisture and bacteria from the outside world.
Here's the point, pest control. Every family has grain storage, but many families let small insects take advantage of it. We have to use some desiccant, insect repellent tablets, and even a small aromatherapy packet to catch off insects, and second, the food can be more fragrant.
In addition, light must be avoided. When the ultraviolet rays of the sun are exposed to it for a long time, the nutritional value of the food decreases, and the color and taste deteriorate. So, remember, shading is key.
The last key point is temperature. If the temperature is too high, the food is easy to spoil; Too low, and some foods may freeze. The ideal storage temperature should be kept between 5 and 20 degrees Celsius. It is best to control the indoor temperature at home, and try to find a corner with a stable temperature if you can't do it.
Okay, the five-character formula for supply and storage is: dry, sealed, clean, dark, and stable. If these five points are achieved, the quality of your food storage will basically be guaranteed.
Next, as the saying goes, "forget the old with the new", but we must not do this when we stock up on food. How to make the rotation of hoarded food reasonable, let's talk about it in detail below.
As the old saying goes, make the best use of things, and cherish food even more. It is easy to stock up on food, but it is not easy to eat well. Expired noodles and unflavored rice are uncomfortable when you eat them, so rotation is a technical job.
First of all, we have to remember the principle: "first-in, first-out". Newly bought rice and noodles should be placed behind the previous storage, and when you use them, you should start from the front, so that you can ensure that each bag of rice and noodles is fresh. This trick is called Storage Rotation Food Rotation: Explain how to effectively rotate stored food to avoid waste.
Okay, now let's talk about the importance of food rotation and the right approach. Hoarding food is like running a small supermarket, always selling those fresh goods, what about those old men? Over time, it becomes an antique. In the same way, these dry foods and canned food that we hoard at home need to be "doubled" regularly, and the old ones are used to buy new ones to ensure that the food at home is always fresh.
First of all, the rules of rotation should be remembered: first-in, first-out. That is, the food you buy first, you have to eat it first. This rule sounds simple, but you need to be careful in its implementation. For example, you have to find a place to record the production date and expiration date of the canned food and rice noodles you bought, and you have to put them in an orderly manner.
Then there's proper planning. You need to know how long each food can last, for example, dry food can be stored for a year and a half, and canned food may be two or three years. This has to be based on your own population and food situation, plan your monthly and annual consumption, don't wait until it expires to find out.
Another tip is to do a good job of managing the "mobile stock" of food, you have to check your reserves from time to time to see if there are any that are about to expire, and if so, take them out in advance, in case you really forget, you will have to waste them.
Regularly checking the status of food stocks is also key. Sometimes, the packaging may be inadvertently damaged, or the quality of the stored grain may deteriorate due to changes in temperature and humidity. Regular inspections and timely detection of problems can avoid a mistake that will turn into a thousand hatreds.
During the rotation process, sometimes you find that you have saved some food that you don't like to eat, or you have bought too much food, so you need to use your brain. For example, that little bit of food can be used to make something else, spice or go with other dishes. Or, if you really can't finish eating, you might as well exchange it with your neighbors, maybe their family is lacking the one you have hoarded.
Finally, we have to keep in mind that no matter how much food is hoarded, if it is not handled well and the first time to eat is missed, it will only be in vain.
Okay, that's all for food rotation. Now that's the end of it, let's summarize today's content together.
Dear friends, we have talked a lot about the selection to storage, from rotation to daily management, all in order to give you and your family more protection during the unstable period. We all want war to be away from us, but there's never a mistake in being prepared.
I think we have a deep understanding of the importance of food stockpiling. It is not only related to the food safety of the family, but also gives us psychological comfort in times of emergency. The sense of peace of knowing that there is enough food at home cannot be replaced by any material thing.
Now, let's briefly review the key points and practical steps we have talked about. The first is food choice, remembering the three criteria: practicality, durability, and nutrition. Choose foods that have a long shelf life and are nutritious. Then, we learned the storage skills, which are summarized in five words: clean, sealed, protected from light, insect-proof, and constant temperature. If these are done properly, even the best food can be preserved for a longer time. Followed by food rotation, our slogan is "first in, first out", remember to check the expiration date and do not waste it.
Finally, I would like to tell you a few words, you can't do things half-way. Hoarding food is a good thing, but don't hoard it all at once, do what you can, and just do it in moderation. There are old and young people in the family, and they have to consider the combination of taste and nutrition. Don't let those emergency foods become decorations, check them regularly, and update them appropriately.
We take food as the sky and food as the base. War is far away.
Dear readers and friends, let's talk about the big and small things about emergency food storage in wartime, right? The wordiness of this morning is to let every family know in their hearts, in case something really happens, we can also have a bottom.
We have to know, storing food, why does it sound scary, don't be afraid. In fact, that's how it works. The most important thing is that we have to have a plan and a routine. Isn't this just the same as how we usually do housework and financial management, and if we think about it well, we can get twice the result with half the effort.
Are food reserves important? That's a must. It's not just to deal with any war, but even when natural disasters and epidemic lockdowns, we have to eat, don't we? When you think that you don't have to go out, you can eat it at home, and your heart is as sweet as eating honey.
Remember, hoarding food is not hoarding, let alone excessive consumption. In our normal family consumption, add some things with a long shelf life and are often eaten. In fact, to put it bluntly, storing food is to add a "safety cushion" to the home.
The actual operation steps are also simple. Pick the food that is suitable for preservation, then clean, date and seal, find a suitable place to put it, check and rotate regularly, and all the information in a small ledger is clear at a glance, and that's it.
After talking for a long time, our purpose is not to scare everyone. In the current era of peace, everything is foreseen and nothing is abandoned, and preparing in advance can make us more confident in the uncertain future.
When you store your food, you won't panic. As the saying goes, "plan ahead", and this phrase couldn't be more apt here. I hope that from now on, you will start to check the "war readiness warehouse" at home, and maybe one day in the future, you will thank yourself for your efforts now.
This concludes our "Emergency Wartime Food Storage: From Selection to Preservation". I hope these little things can help you, and once again remind you that there are no small things in life, especially when it comes to eating. I wish you all peace and joy, a smooth life, and no problem with storing grain!