7 Surprising Ways Your Eating Habits May Actually Improve After the S Hits the Fan

 
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'I recently shared this article in my newsletter but wanted to post it here as well. If you use a smart food storage plan, your family’s nutritional needs might actually improve after a worst case scenario, as strange as that sounds!

Many people believe that most Americans will be on starvation rations, at best, following a massive crisis, but you might be surprised to learn that your food storage pantry may actually improve your diet and health in 7 significant ways, assuming you have one.

If you haven’t started storing food, it may be the most important step you take toward preparing for a future that will certainly include, “everyday disasters,” such as freak weather events or a long-term job loss as well as worst-case scenarios. The price of food continues to increase and every year there are reports of devastating events that affect our food supply, such as this year’s drought.'


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Beginner’s guide to seasonal eating

'“The closer we eat to the source, and the less processing and shipping, the more nutritional value we can access. And there is less risk of contamination, less fuel used, and less waste in the environment,” says Terry Walters, author of the seasonal cookbook Clean Food (Sterling Epicure, 2009).'

'As Walters points out, imported produce usually travels thousands of miles to reach your local grocery store. The next time you reach for a tomato in December, look at the label. Imported tomatoes travel an average of 1,569 miles, whereas one grown in your region in season may have traveled just 60 miles. And in-season, locally grown produce isn’t just tastier and better for the environment—it’s better for you, too. For example, one Penn State study found that spinach lost most of its folate and carotenoid concentrations after eight days of storage.'


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