Raw Food In Times of Disaster

I live in an earthquake prone zone. Since there are floods, tidal waves and disasters around the world, and more are predicted,it is wise to be prepared wherever you reside.

When most people stock up for possible disaster, they fill their cupboards with canned foods—chili, soups, prepared foods of various sorts. We know that we need to be healthy--especially in hard times--so we need to know how to eat raw as much as possible.It’s not as difficult as you might think. This is not an exhaustive list, but here are some idea-starters for you.

Develop a year-round garden. That means planting carrots, kale, potatoes, etc. that will grow in the winter as well as in the summer. A greenhouse is also helpful. You can grow lettuce and spinach through the cold months in a greenhouse.

Keep an extra case of Barley Max on hand at all times. Carrot Max is also helpful.

Learn how to sprout grains, beans, and other vegetables like broccoli, clover, etc. and keep seeds on hand.

Dehydrate fruit and veggies in the summer for winter treats or disaster eating. Dehydrated green beans, beets, carrots and celery may not be your favorites, but if you’re hungry, they work. Be sure to keep your dehydrator set at 110 degrees. Don’t trust the dial. Put a thermometer inside to be sure it is accurate.

Since you might be eating more cooked food during a disaster, keep extra bottles of enzymes on hand.

Don’t forget to keep water ahead.