Photo by Bruno Scramgnon: https://www.pexels.com/photo/watermelon-shake-filled-glass-cup-beside-sliced-watermelon-fruit-on-brown-surface-1337825/ Contributed by Jennifer Dawson Going on a liquid diet when you’re in the middle of a gastrointestinal disease (GI) flare-up is a great way to prevent dehydration and heal your body. Meanwhile, snacking on freeze dried foods, such as pineapple, diced chicken, and cauliflower will boost your nutrient levels as you recover. Between...
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Dehydrated Cruciferous Vegetables to Protect Women’s Health
Contributed by Jennifer Dawson Photo by Andrei on Unsplash Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US, with obesity and sedentary lifestyles doing plenty to contribute to current mortality rates. Dehydrated foods are an ideal way to fight obesity and enjoy nutrition-packed meals and they can help to lower your likelihood of heart disease. The risk of developing additional... -
Hot and Cold: Freeze Drying and Dehydration Methods that are Changing the Freeze Dried Food Industry
Contributed by Jennifer Dawson Photo by rawpixel.com from Pexels It’s an exciting time for manufacturers and consumers of foods like freeze dried broccoli, freeze dried strawberries, or freeze dried apples, with new technologies adding value to different foods and enabling foods to retain the maximum amount of nutrients. The global freeze-dried foods market is expected to post a CAGR of... -
Ham Fried Rice
Ham Fried Rice My family really loves to eat Chinese food so quite often I make Ham Fried Rice. It is very quick and easy to make for those hectic days we are all too familiar with. You can even use some of your food storage items in it. Here is the recipe: HAM FRIED RICE 8 cups of... -
Incorporating Your Food Storage Into Every Day Cooking
I made a tasty quiche from food storage for my family's Easter brunch (I'll share that recipe later), but it made me think about how much more I cook from my pantry now than I did in the past. Some of you probably don't use long-term storage food in your daily cooking, or even at all. Although I'm not an... -
Homemade Barley Soup
Contributed by Kate Wilt Spring may be on the way, but chilly evenings can still make us crave warm, comforting meals. This barley soup is filling but not heavy, and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This recipe can be made entirely from food storage, or fresh vegetables can be substituted when available or desired. Homemade barley soup... -
Green Beans
1 ½ cup dehydrated green beans ¾ cup cream soup base 1 Tbsp butter (optional) 1 Tbsp dehydrated mushrooms 2 Tbsp chopped onions 1 Tbsp imitation bacon or ham bits Cover with 3 cups hot water and simmer approximately 20 to 25 minutes until beans become tender. Stir occasionally. Click here to purchase