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11/05/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

The healthy prepper: A guide to keeping fruits fresh without canning

Eating fruits and vegetables is one of the most important ways to keep yourself healthy and surviving, but not when they are canned. The process of canning kills the nutrition and eliminates the real freshness of the food. Storing your produce or keeping them fresh for longer without compromising their nutritional content, so here are […]

09/05/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Factors that determine how long your canned food will last

Canned food are a staple part of any prepper’s stockpile of emergency food. They normally last longer than non-preserved foods, but not all examples enjoy the same longevity. An article in MD Creekmore discusses the factors that can affect the shelf life of your supply of canned food. First, there is canned food that has […]

08/28/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

The pros and cons of different preservation methods

Food preservation is one of the most important life skills, particularly if you live off the grid, are preparing for SHTF situations, or simply do not want to depend too much on grocery stores for your meals. There are different ways to do it and, needless to say, understanding the pros and cons of each […]

08/24/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Digital products the smart prepper can download that teach the best preparation strategies for grid-down scenarios

What are the most important reading materials for surviving SHTF scenarios where the power grid goes down, society collapses, and everyone has to fend for themselves? Dan Sullivan of The Survivalist Blog presents a list of 14 critical reading materials that any prepper and survivalist needs to download, print out, read, and memorize before the […]

07/09/2018 / By Ethan Huff

Avoid these prepping mistakes that most people make

There’s a whole lot more that goes into prepping for a worst-case scenario than simply stockpiling a bunch of food and storing up extra ammo. You’ve also got to learn how to ensure that the food you have remains edible, for instance, as well as take steps to ensure that you have a steady and […]

05/26/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

An essential guide to canning: What you need and how to get started

Canning is an important skill not only for preppers but also for anyone who grows their food. This is because fresh foods will expire if they are not preserved. In addition, canning will prevent you from wasting food. Anything that is left over can be stored for when you need it the most with canning. […]

07/12/2016 / By usafeaturesmedia

Don’t take shortcuts when canning because it can kill you

(Homesteading.news) Learning how to can foods is one of the foundations of prepping, but care must be taken during the process because improperly canned foods can cost you your life. Quite simply, when it comes to canning, there are no shortcuts. If you don’t think improper canning can be dangerous, you haven’t heard Mike O’Connell’s story. […]

06/09/2016 / By usafeaturesmedia

Getting ready for canning season should begin NOW

(Homesteading.news) Summer’s abundance will soon be coming in from the fields, vines, and trees. Those of us occupied with growing our own produce will delight in the enjoyment of eating food so flavorful that we can taste the daylight in it. A large portion of us would concur that there is nothing better. Though a way’s […]

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