{"id":80384,"date":"2022-05-08T22:16:58","date_gmt":"2022-05-08T22:16:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yogaesoteric.net\/?p=80384"},"modified":"2022-05-08T22:16:58","modified_gmt":"2022-05-08T22:16:58","slug":"5-food-storage-lessons-from-world-war-ii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yogaesoteric.net\/en\/5-food-storage-lessons-from-world-war-ii\/","title":{"rendered":"5 food storage lessons from World War II"},"content":{"rendered":"
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  1. Be preppared<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Prepping isn\u2019t an easy endeavor but modern preppers have it easier compared to those who experienced World War II (WWII).<\/p>\n

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    Back in the early 1940s, people had to survive on war rations, which would have made feeding a large family difficult, especially if you were on a limited budget. But despite these difficult times, people endured and modern preppers can learn five important food storage lessons from people who lived through WWII. (h\/t to TheSurvivalMom.com<\/em>)<\/p>\n

    In 1939, America still hasn\u2019t experienced the horrors of World War II and citizens didn\u2019t think they had to think about survival food storage or emergency preparedness like modern preppers.<\/p>\n

    The United Kingdom didn\u2019t ration food until January 1940 while America only started rationing food until 1942. The suggestion to store food may have seemed strange to people living in 1939, but by the time America was fully involved in WWII, the practice would benefit many people.<\/p>\n

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    1. You can never have too much<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Wherever state you live in, remember that you can never have too many of the right foods.<\/p>\n

      As a prepper, you should build a food stockpile and start a home garden. This ensures that you have access to both shelf-stable items and fresh fruits and vegetables.<\/p>\n

      Stock up on foods that will last a long time and can be used in different dishes. You also need to learn how to cook from scratch.<\/p>\n

      Here\u2019s a list of food that you should stock up on before the stores run out:<\/p>\n

      \u2022 Beans and lentils
      \n\u2022 Canned fruits (Like apricots, cherries, peaches and pears.)
      \n\u2022 Canned soups
      \n\u2022 Canned vegetables (Such as beans, beets, corn, peas and tomatoes.)
      \n\u2022 Cereals
      \n\u2022 Condiments
      \n\u2022 Cooking oils
      \n\u2022 Couscous
      \n\u2022 Crackers
      \n\u2022 Dairy and milk (Like condensed milk or coconut milk.)
      \n\u2022 Flour
      \n\u2022 Jams
      \n\u2022 Jellies
      \n\u2022 Nuts and seeds
      \n\u2022 Oats
      \n\u2022 Pasta
      \n\u2022 Peanut butter and other nut butters
      \n\u2022 Powdered eggs
      \n\u2022 Powdered milk
      \n\u2022 Rice
      \n\u2022 Spices
      \n\u2022 Honey\/Sugar
      \n\u2022 Tea
      \n\u2022 Tomato sauce and paste
      \n\u2022 Whole grains<\/p>\n

      If you want to start growing your own food, here are some plants that are perfect for a survival garden:<\/p>\n

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      \u2022 Beans
      \n\u2022 Beets
      \n\u2022 Berries
      \n\u2022 Cabbage
      \n\u2022 Carrots
      \n\u2022 Corn
      \n\u2022 Cucumbers
      \n\u2022 Garlic
      \n\u2022 Kale
      \n\u2022 Lentils
      \n\u2022 Melons
      \n\u2022 Onions
      \n\u2022 Peas
      \n\u2022 Peppers
      \n\u2022 Potatoes
      \n\u2022 Spinach
      \n\u2022 Squash
      \n\u2022 Sweet Potatoes
      \n\u2022 Tomatoes
      \n\u2022 Various condimentary plants<\/p>\n

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      1. Build up your food storage supply now<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Don\u2019t get complacent. While the threat of war may seem like something impossible in these modern times, preppers know that it\u2019s important to be ready for anything, such as natural disasters or long-term power outages.<\/p>\n

        If you are worried about your finances, start building your stockpile by purchasing an extra can of beans when getting the groceries. Keep doing this and soon, you\u2019ll have enough extra food for a least one week.<\/p>\n

        In time, you will have enough for several weeks or even months. Remember, you don\u2019t need to so spend all your money on extra supplies if you can\u2019t afford it and buying extras when you can is more manageable.<\/p>\n

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        1. Keep your stockpile a secret<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Food was rationed during WWII, but if you were prepared before, food supplies will be one less aspect to worry about.<\/p>\n

          Now, if your neighbors come to you asking for help in a survival scenario, give what you can spare but don\u2019t talk about your stockpile to deter others from attempting to loot your house.<\/p>\n

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          1. If you have extra money, invest in other necessities<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Wartime food storage wasn\u2019t just about food. Back in the day, people also spend their money on important supplies that they couldn\u2019t grow, make, or barter for.<\/p>\n

            If you have a large family, you may benefit from stocking up on other supplies like alcohol or tools so you can trade for other items that you will need like clothing for your kids. You will also need to stock up on other essentials like prescription medication, pet food, or cleaning supplies.<\/p>\n

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            yogaesoteric
            \nMay 8, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n

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