Is your home prepared, for emergencies and whatever may come, considering the state of the world?
Many people in the Mormon community put a strong emphasis on emergency preparedness and making sure they have enough to survive things like the loss of a job, illness, natural disasters, or economic supply shortage.
Situations like these are chaotic and overwhelming enough, and having the supplies you need already at home is a huge relief.
In this article:
- Healthy Food Storage List
- Non-food Storage Supply List
One of the most important parts of preparedness is food storage, and in Utah, it’s common to stock as much as a year’s supply of food for an entire household.
This preparation encouraged by the LDS (Mormon) people has always seemed like a smart idea to me, but while I’ve stored a year’s supply for over 30 years now, I struggled for a long time to achieve a healthy food storage supply that we would actually eat and that wouldn’t go to waste because it was so nutritionally inferior or spoiled too quickly.
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I threw out a lot of stuff over the years as I tried to figure out which whole-food items would work for my high health and nutrition standards, while also having a decent shelf life.
After years of trial and error, I now have a solid healthy food storage supply. I can rotate these ingredients into my regular diet and replace them as needed, so I make sure to get my money’s worth, while also keeping enough on hand for emergencies.
The list of nutritious food storage items below has served me well, and I hope it helps you too, whether you copy it item-for-item or just use it as a jumping-off point for a list of your own.
Healthy Food Storage List
- Raw sauerkraut (I make this from my garden cabbage and get so much use out of it for gut health!)
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Raw legumes (small red, black turtle, small white, pinto, garbanzo, 11-bean mix, lentils, split peas)
- Grains (organic popcorn, Einkorn wheat, kamut, quinoa, rye, rolled oats, brown rice)
- Shredded coconut
- Raisins
- Dates
- Nuts and seeds (raw almonds, walnuts, pecans, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, cashews -- many of these should be stored frozen, so keep freezer space in mind as you’re figuring out how much to have on hand)
- Sprouting seed mix (I make my own mix of fenugreek, alfalfa, and red clover)
- Granola (keep in freezer)
- Trail mix (keep in freezer)
- Ultimate Minerals — daily minerals for a healthy life. Be sure you have energy, feel good, and stay well. These minerals come from deep in the earth to heal and support your health on a deep level.
- Coconut water (canned or boxed from Costco)
- Coconut oil (organic, virgin)
- Raw apple cider vinegar (helpful for alkalizing your body if you end up having to eat food-storage food rather than your normal, fresh, plant-based nutrition; add to your water every morning)
- Sweeteners (raw honey, raw agave, real maple syrup, blackstrap molasses, stevia, coconut sugar)
- Spices (Himalayan Crystal Salt, kelp, cinnamon, cacao powder, baking powder, basil, oregano, cayenne, garlic and onion powder, and spice blends you use often)
- Coconut flour
- Bone broth — filling and delicious, packed with protein and nutrients — for lasting energy, mental clarity, and more
- Tri-Omega — a super healthy blend of sprouted, ground flax, chia, and broccoli seeds — a rare raw, live, bioavailable food for your food storage
- Plant protein — easy to add to smoothies and more
- PreZyme Pro — gut health is critical for staying well and feeling well — our plant-based supplement is all you need for total gut health
- Natural peanut butter (PB Fit is a good option with a long shelf life, unlike the wet peanut and other nut butters)
- Cacao powder
- Sprouted flax
- Flax seed
- Chia seed
- Whole-grain pasta
- Canned powdered milk (to make kefir/yogurt)
- Whole eggs
- Organic greens powder (I really love the products from Organifi, and you can use the code ROBYN15 for 15% off at checkout)
- No-sugar-added spaghetti sauce
- Canned diced tomatoes
- Tomato sauce
- Dehydrated fruits and vegetables (bell peppers, onions, apples, bananas, mixed fruit)
- Beans (black, vegetarian refried, garbanzo)
- Corn
- Vegetarian chili (cans)
- Bee pollen granules
- No-sugar-added applesauce
- No-sugar-added peaches
- No-sugar-added mandarin oranges
- Thrive brand fruits and vegetables and greens, for green smoothies and soups in an emergency situation (I have a shelf organizer for the #10 cans, in my storage room)
I know most of us have to get creative to accumulate all these supplies, both financially (in order to buy extra food) and space-wise (in order to store it), but remember that you don’t have to build up an entire year’s supply in order for food storage to be worthwhile.
Even just a couple of weeks’ worth or enough for a month or two could make a big difference when you need it. Having a little extra allows you some wiggle room in case you can't get to the grocery store as often or need to stretch every dollar.
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Food isn’t the only thing you should stock up on in case of an unexpected emergency. Non-food items will come in handy, too! Here’s a bonus list of household supplies and such that will be important for your comfort and health.
Non-Food Storage Supply List
- First aid kit:
- bandages
- natural pain relievers and antibiotics
- natural immune boosters and viral killers
- children’s medications
- skin ointment (like colloidal silver cream)
- rubbing alcohol
- thermometer
- tweezers
- extra medications, including ibuprofen, acetaminophen, and prescription drugs - Eating supplies (plates, cutlery, bowls, cups)
- Ziploc bags
- Aluminum foil
- Toilet paper and portable toilet with bags for disposing of waste
- Batteries
- Duct tape
- Soap
- Heavy-duty trash bags
- Tarps
- Tampons and pads
- Scissors
- Manual can openers
- Matches
- Spare parts for important tools/appliances
- Toothbrushes/toothpaste
- Sewing kits
- Elastic hair ties
- Bathing supplies (shampoo, conditioner, razors)
- Laundry supplies (detergent, fabric softener, a washboard in case of electricity shortage)
- Pet care items (pet food, water, litter)
- Candles, lamps, flashlights
- Solar or gas-powered cook stove (along with extra gas canisters and whatever supplies you might need to maintain and operate the stove)
Once a year in the Fall, you can join our Annual Group Buy, where you can get high-nutrition, healthy food storage items at bulk pricing. It’s the best time to stock up on top-quality nuts, seeds, and honey, and our best deals on GreenSmoothieGirl brand items.
I've also put together a Preparedness Essentials Kit that you can customize with your favorite storage-friendly GreenSmoothieGirl products at a great discount.
What healthy essentials do you keep in your emergency storage? If you don't have a food storage supply at this point, what is your challenge?