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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 […]

07/03/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Do you know how to preserve food without electricity? Here are 3 basic methods that work

Learning how to preserve food is an essential skill to have when SHTF. Here are some ways to preserve food – even without the use of electricity. (h/t to JustPlainMarie.ca.) Preserve food by curing. Curing is a process that uses both salt and sugar to draw out excess water. The food is then tightly packed into a […]

02/24/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Stockpiling perishables: How to store fresh fruits and vegetables for the long term

It’ll be a shame if you have to throw out all those tasty berries, healthy fruits, and nutritious vegetables because they’re no longer fresh. That’s why a PreppersWill article covered the basics on preserving these organic produce. First off, remember that certain vegetables can be cured to extend their lifespans. Garlic, onions, potatoes, sweet potatoes, […]

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