Top Ten Survival Foods by Matt Redhawk from My Patriot Supply

All else being constant, your number one survival item is food. It keeps you functioning and provides the body with the essential nutrients to keep you alive and healthy. Matt Redhawk of My Patriot Supply says that in any survival situation that is likely to last more than a few hours, food will be very important for your survival. 

Canned Fruit & Vegetables: Though bulky and expensive to store, canned fruits deliver high-quality nutrients and can be kept for up to five years before they go bad. Make sure your stock is similar to the fruits you consume on a daily basis to ensure that you don’t have to drastically change your diet during an emergency.

Canned Meat: Canned tuna, ham, chicken and pork are excellent survival foods. They are rich in protein and they can be stored for up to 8 years. You may also have to learn to hunt and fish if you are to supplement your protein intake. Keeping extra canned meat in the house is always a good dietary measure.

Sugars and Energy Bars. Sugars are the primary flavors that you need for survival. The best thing about them is that they can last over ten years if you store them well. Honey and honey-based products are natural alternatives to the processed sugars. There are also energy bars for just about any taste. High nutrient, high protein bars are readily available in most retail and wholesale outlets. 

Brown Rice. They are the best survival starch food because they consist of protein, essential vitamins, minerals and roughages. They are also dry, non-perishable foods with long shelf life. Their downside is that they take long to boil and cook. This means you will need a reliable power source, something that might be difficult to come by in an emergency situation.

Sourcing, storing and utilizing food should be a top priority as part of your survival guide. Not all foods can serve as survival foods. “There are a few others like dried beans, bulk nuts, peanut butter and trail mix which also make very good survival foods”, explains Matt Redhawk of My Patriot Supply.