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57 Scientifically-Proven Survival Foods to Stockpile: How to Maximize Your Health With Everyday Shelf-Stable Grocery Store Foods, Bulk Foods, And Superfoods
Do you know what the first items to disappear from store shelves in a disaster are? Shelf-stable foods are critical to your survival, and they’re always the first items to sell out the moment disaster strikes. Many people are left frantically scrounging for whatever they can find at the last minute or, worse, left empty-handed. But with a solid plan, you can avoid the frenzied rush and guarantee you and your family have the right foods to survive, even thrive, with this cutting-edge guide. Join Damian Brindle, long-time survival blogger with many thousands of readers, as he breaks down 57 vital foods to stockpile during any survival situation. Whether it’s an earthquake, tornado, wildfire, hurricane or worse, your chances of survival drop dramatically if you don’t have the proper fuel for your body. Damian has spent decades ensuring he and his family will be safe from whatever life throws at them, and now he’s bringing his expert knowledge to you. Inside this powerful survival guide you’ll
Don’t risk having the wrong foods or, worse, nothing to eat. Now you, too, can ensure you and your family are well-fed, healthy, and ready to face anything with this powerful survival guide in hand. What readers think about this book... "Awesome book! Easy to read and thorough." "This book is not only an eye-opener but a practical guide to preparation." "Stuffed with a lot of informative information." "Great book with many ideas and resources I had never thought of! I appreciate how thorough this is." "No-nonsense ideas." "Excellent for the novice or new comer to the field of survival nutrition." "One of the most down-to-earth, simple, and logical plans I have seen." "A 'must have' book for anyone serious about these uncertain times." "I have never read such a detailed food storage/survival guide!"
Don’t risk having the wrong foods or, worse, nothing to eat. Now you, too, can ensure you and your family are well-fed, healthy, and ready to face anything with this powerful survival guide in hand. What readers think about this book... "Awesome book! Easy to read and thorough." "This book is not only an eye-opener but a practical guide to preparation." "Stuffed with a lot of informative information." "Great book with many ideas and resources I had never thought of! I appreciate how thorough this is." "No-nonsense ideas." "Excellent for the novice or new comer to the field of survival nutrition." "One of the most down-to-earth, simple, and logical plans I have seen." "A 'must have' book for anyone serious about these uncertain times." "I have never read such a detailed food storage/survival guide!"
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May 19, 2020
3.5 interesting but somewhat obvious stars.
I enjoyed this, and more or less put it on par with an interesting article one might come across online. I'm 35 and just learned a few years ago that LDS members emphasize storing extra rations and supplies for emergencies. So reading about storage centers LDS has that non members can buy bulk items from was something I didn't know (although I'm far more likely to visit allbulkfoods.com which the author mentioned). Nutrition interests me, so all the supplements mentioned are things I take daily anyway... So basically these are a lot of tips and outlines for people that haven't watched or read anything about it in the past. Other than some helpful long-term storing tips- I'd say a lot of this is common sense, but it was nice to come across the little nuggets I wasn't privy to before reading this.
I enjoyed this, and more or less put it on par with an interesting article one might come across online. I'm 35 and just learned a few years ago that LDS members emphasize storing extra rations and supplies for emergencies. So reading about storage centers LDS has that non members can buy bulk items from was something I didn't know (although I'm far more likely to visit allbulkfoods.com which the author mentioned). Nutrition interests me, so all the supplements mentioned are things I take daily anyway... So basically these are a lot of tips and outlines for people that haven't watched or read anything about it in the past. Other than some helpful long-term storing tips- I'd say a lot of this is common sense, but it was nice to come across the little nuggets I wasn't privy to before reading this.
April 15, 2020
I wouldn’t want to eat that diet
The recommendations were missing some obvious choices: split peas, lentils, wheat flour, spices, herbs, dried vegetables (besides potatoes). If you want to eat a sadder version of the SAD diet (Standard American Diet) follow these recommendations. Superfoods are included but they are not accompanied with uses. Taking superfoods as supplements defeats the purpose of them being food.
The recommendations were missing some obvious choices: split peas, lentils, wheat flour, spices, herbs, dried vegetables (besides potatoes). If you want to eat a sadder version of the SAD diet (Standard American Diet) follow these recommendations. Superfoods are included but they are not accompanied with uses. Taking superfoods as supplements defeats the purpose of them being food.
January 27, 2022
The cover of my copy is very misleading-- this is a book for people who want to subsist on a very bland "American" grocery store diet as their survival plan, using bulk spaghetti and white rice and supplementing these with multivitamins (which he refers to as "superfoods"). Any mention of the actually nutritious food he recommends storing gets a general, "nuts" designation, instead of comparing the nutritional value of specific types of nuts and seeds, as I was seeking. He states that canned fruits of the grocery store variety are a "major source of vitamins." Sorry author--but have you ever read a nutrition label? Just wondering..
December 27, 2020
Look elsewhere
I know a lot about nutrition. Breakfast cereal wouldn't be anywhere on a list of what to stockpile.
You can buy a good freezer and get meat from a local butcher. I buy dried beans along with canned goods that lasts me for winters at a time. Also, grow a garden. You can freeze/can what you grow.
I know a lot about nutrition. Breakfast cereal wouldn't be anywhere on a list of what to stockpile.
You can buy a good freezer and get meat from a local butcher. I buy dried beans along with canned goods that lasts me for winters at a time. Also, grow a garden. You can freeze/can what you grow.
December 1, 2022
This book is a fairly concise guide of good things to have on hand for the average family. It is not for extreme preppers, which is great in terms of being usable for someone just wanting to be prepared in case of an emergency like income loss, supply chain interruptions, or certain natural disasters.
As for the actual suggestions, I enjoyed the super foods and vitamins and minerals additions. Most of the food was pretty self explanatory and common sense ones to have on hand, but perhaps it would be good to see in list form for those who have never stored more than a weeks worth. I wouldn't really call it scientifically proven, as the title states, and I find some of the data used to be a bit impractical, serving size rather than 100 g would have been more useful. Cereal really shouldn't have been a recommendation for nutritionally sound breakfast. Dessert? Sure. But it drives up blood glucose levels more than desserts for many individuals, so not the best option if you are trying to stretch food out and for its size. Blood sugar spiking and dropping will necessitate eating more in the long run. I would also recommend not storing crackers for long term storage. Many varieties, like wheat thins, tend to go rancid quickly. Same for pretzels and chips past their best buy date. Most of the other items mentioned will last for a decent amount of time, though I would still recommend rotating. Since pest issues can be an issue and not everybody has space for big sealed storage buckets, high fat foods like chocolate, flax seed, and chia seeds should be in some kind of sealed container so that they do not attract and become a food source for rodents, who love high fat food items like that. It was not mentioned in the book, but I would hate for anyone to be reading this book and putting back some extras for their family, only to find a critter has gotten into some of it.
I would probably skip this if you have any experience or read other books on the topic, but it is decent overall for a complete beginner.
As for the actual suggestions, I enjoyed the super foods and vitamins and minerals additions. Most of the food was pretty self explanatory and common sense ones to have on hand, but perhaps it would be good to see in list form for those who have never stored more than a weeks worth. I wouldn't really call it scientifically proven, as the title states, and I find some of the data used to be a bit impractical, serving size rather than 100 g would have been more useful. Cereal really shouldn't have been a recommendation for nutritionally sound breakfast. Dessert? Sure. But it drives up blood glucose levels more than desserts for many individuals, so not the best option if you are trying to stretch food out and for its size. Blood sugar spiking and dropping will necessitate eating more in the long run. I would also recommend not storing crackers for long term storage. Many varieties, like wheat thins, tend to go rancid quickly. Same for pretzels and chips past their best buy date. Most of the other items mentioned will last for a decent amount of time, though I would still recommend rotating. Since pest issues can be an issue and not everybody has space for big sealed storage buckets, high fat foods like chocolate, flax seed, and chia seeds should be in some kind of sealed container so that they do not attract and become a food source for rodents, who love high fat food items like that. It was not mentioned in the book, but I would hate for anyone to be reading this book and putting back some extras for their family, only to find a critter has gotten into some of it.
I would probably skip this if you have any experience or read other books on the topic, but it is decent overall for a complete beginner.
February 23, 2021
I mean, it pretty much covers what it says it will.
August 24, 2019
Decent book for beginners
If you're just starting out prepping, this is a good guide to begin building your food stores for an emergency.
If you're just starting out prepping, this is a good guide to begin building your food stores for an emergency.
November 20, 2019
This book is a good way to get started on your food storage. IT has easy to follow guidelines. If you follow the plan you will not be wasting your money on storing foods that will not get you through a lean time, whether you have lost a job or the world goes crazy. The strength of this book is the charts and information given to help you find the best foods and where to buy them. I love that everything has its own categories. The author even gives you a list of other books to explore.
May 11, 2020
Ok for a beginner
Some good info for a total beginner, but aside from a few supply sources mentioned I didn’t find much of value. And don’t click on the link near the beginning to the list of the 57 items. It takes you to the authors website and requires you to enter your email to get the list. Rest assured a plethora of emails will follow! If keeping up with the items as you read is a challenge, don’t worry...the list is at the end of the book as well. 🙂
Some good info for a total beginner, but aside from a few supply sources mentioned I didn’t find much of value. And don’t click on the link near the beginning to the list of the 57 items. It takes you to the authors website and requires you to enter your email to get the list. Rest assured a plethora of emails will follow! If keeping up with the items as you read is a challenge, don’t worry...the list is at the end of the book as well. 🙂
July 27, 2022
There are some useful ideas here
There are some useful ideas here that I will consider as I prepare to feed my family in an emergency. The basic items are kind of a no brainer, but the quantities needed and some resources for acquisition are helpful. The author includes a list of super foods that would help sustain overall health and body comfort that I hadn't considered. Very useful. Overall this is a useful primer to the idea of long-term food storage for survival.
There are some useful ideas here that I will consider as I prepare to feed my family in an emergency. The basic items are kind of a no brainer, but the quantities needed and some resources for acquisition are helpful. The author includes a list of super foods that would help sustain overall health and body comfort that I hadn't considered. Very useful. Overall this is a useful primer to the idea of long-term food storage for survival.
January 16, 2021
Not worth reading
Not very well written or compiled. It would be easier to have done the research yourself and make your own list. A lot of this book is “this is what applies to me, but probably is different for you” and a lot of other very vague information. I was expecting more helpful information than what was given, which was mostly just a lot of common sense
Not very well written or compiled. It would be easier to have done the research yourself and make your own list. A lot of this book is “this is what applies to me, but probably is different for you” and a lot of other very vague information. I was expecting more helpful information than what was given, which was mostly just a lot of common sense
January 27, 2021
Very Informational!
This book made me think of several things I had forgotten or just didn’t think about in my emergency food planning. Highly recommend that everyone read as many books like this as they can. People like Damian always have ideas that can add to what you have already learned.
This book made me think of several things I had forgotten or just didn’t think about in my emergency food planning. Highly recommend that everyone read as many books like this as they can. People like Damian always have ideas that can add to what you have already learned.
January 2, 2022
Succinct and easy to follow
Useful tips to insure food security no matter what the future brings. Information provided for storing foods you are already familiar with, then rotating that stock in the course of regular life, so that you can have several months worth of food on hand in case of disaster.
Useful tips to insure food security no matter what the future brings. Information provided for storing foods you are already familiar with, then rotating that stock in the course of regular life, so that you can have several months worth of food on hand in case of disaster.
June 7, 2023
Great book
Very well written and delivered in a conversational manner. It’s a common sense tome that is easily understood and it offers many alternatives to get to the same place. Disaster preparedness. It’s not your normal “Thou shalt do it THIS way” prepper book. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Very well written and delivered in a conversational manner. It’s a common sense tome that is easily understood and it offers many alternatives to get to the same place. Disaster preparedness. It’s not your normal “Thou shalt do it THIS way” prepper book. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
March 7, 2024
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This book was ok for lists except coffee was left off the list. In the part that showed the nutrients in foods coffee was way down in the 8,000s
It has a fair amount of good info on food and the storage and different good points nutritionalh to take into consideration. I was put off by the advertising for the LDS products partway into the book.
This book was ok for lists except coffee was left off the list. In the part that showed the nutrients in foods coffee was way down in the 8,000s
It has a fair amount of good info on food and the storage and different good points nutritionalh to take into consideration. I was put off by the advertising for the LDS products partway into the book.
April 18, 2020
Good informative read
Was easy to read. Gave good information without getting bogged down in too many details. I liked all the information of where to buy in bulk and the other resources mentioned.
Was easy to read. Gave good information without getting bogged down in too many details. I liked all the information of where to buy in bulk and the other resources mentioned.
April 20, 2020
Easy to ready and useful information.
I chose this rating because it was not new information but it was very easy to follow. I think someone that is curious to know what they can stockpile will enjoy this quick read. Plus the bonus material is great! This would be a great gift.
I chose this rating because it was not new information but it was very easy to follow. I think someone that is curious to know what they can stockpile will enjoy this quick read. Plus the bonus material is great! This would be a great gift.
April 25, 2020
Excellent tips and advice.
The book covers several topics in clear detail. Very informative and includes references. Great tips, interesting read. I especially like that it is a focus on shelf stable food.
The book covers several topics in clear detail. Very informative and includes references. Great tips, interesting read. I especially like that it is a focus on shelf stable food.
June 29, 2020
Consise
All the information I wanted layed out efficiently and in a readable manner. Good for a quick guide for exact products to buy, or as a reference guide to help you build your own plan
All the information I wanted layed out efficiently and in a readable manner. Good for a quick guide for exact products to buy, or as a reference guide to help you build your own plan
July 13, 2020
Good basic data and to help one get your mind thinking of what makes sense for you to stockpile. Interesting guidelines to consider but a useful reference book to start path of planning your stockpile.
January 27, 2021
Omit gmo products
Easy read with helpful information. I was upset to see the list to include name brand products containing gmos. These toxins that the body doesn’t recognize causes inflammation.
Easy read with helpful information. I was upset to see the list to include name brand products containing gmos. These toxins that the body doesn’t recognize causes inflammation.
February 8, 2021
Well worth the time and $$$
Very easy to read and follow. All the chapters are laid out in a logical manner and there’s just a little chit chat. I’m new to this prepping business but I’m glad I found it. Now reading the next one “53 Essentials to Bug Out.” A++
Very easy to read and follow. All the chapters are laid out in a logical manner and there’s just a little chit chat. I’m new to this prepping business but I’m glad I found it. Now reading the next one “53 Essentials to Bug Out.” A++
February 14, 2021
Cut and dry
Cut and dry version of what you need in a survival situation. Sure there are tons of books on this but what are you gonna want, a novel or something that cuts to the chase ?
Cut and dry version of what you need in a survival situation. Sure there are tons of books on this but what are you gonna want, a novel or something that cuts to the chase ?
December 6, 2021
I didn't finish this book. I've been storing emergency food supplies for years. This author's methods seem to include a lot of prepared food that doesn't store well. Many tables and charts of useless information are included.
April 14, 2022
Being paranoid, I like learning new ways to keep good and healthy foods in long term storage, for the next alien invasion, tsunami, or what have you. Some solid ideas and worth a read, but keep a notebook close. Check it out.
October 5, 2023
Food prepping ideas
This book has some good ideas for where to start food prepping, from the grocery store to bulk food and freeze dried food. There is also some discussion about nutrition and supplements, etc.
This book has some good ideas for where to start food prepping, from the grocery store to bulk food and freeze dried food. There is also some discussion about nutrition and supplements, etc.
February 14, 2020
For preppers and debugging people. A few ideas for disasters like earthquake / floods and main thrust is for conspiracy theories and long term disasters.
March 22, 2020
Great an informative!!
March 23, 2020
Good read
I loved the book, and I found it very informative. I will defiantly read more of his books.
Thanks Stephen
I loved the book, and I found it very informative. I will defiantly read more of his books.
Thanks Stephen
March 28, 2020
Good book for reference
Very informative book to use of you wish to pick the right foods for long term storage. I would recommend this book to anybody starting out
Very informative book to use of you wish to pick the right foods for long term storage. I would recommend this book to anybody starting out
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