Here’s the gist of the Provident Prepper video:
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A 90-day no-shopping challenge revealed three big lessons: manage emotional attachment to comfort foods, grow a garden for fresh produce, and stop wasting food.
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Core storage staples they agree on: wheat, rolled oats, dry beans/legumes, fruits & vegetables (canned, dehydrated, freeze-dried), nuts & seeds, fats/oils, sugars & sweeteners (esp. honey, maple).
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Divergences: one favors potato flakes, rice, pasta; the other prioritizes chocolate, meat/eggs (incl. freeze-dried), and dairy (yogurt, cheese, powdered milk).
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Always keep salt & seasonings for health and palatability.
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Practical tips: rotate stock; use gamma-seal buckets, mason jars, oxygen absorbers (for low-moisture foods); make oat milk; grind bean flour/veg flour to boost nutrition; sourdough/natural yeast can make wheat more tolerable.
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Bottom line: build a pantry around your must-have foods for morale and sustainability.