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In a society that is geared towards instant gratification, the problem with non-processed food is that it isnt quick. One of the major reasons that people give for eating processed foods over whole foods is that I needed something quick. Dont let your need for speed sidetrack your healthy eating habits.

If you are a prepper, its especially important in a disaster situation to have food that you can turn to for quick nutrition. In a grid-down situation, foods that dont require cooking can be especially vital. Some people make the mistake of relying on long-term storage foods that require lengthy cooking times, forgetting that cooking fuel might need to be rationed in order to last throughout the event. Alternatively, relying on highly processed foods will not provide you with the extra energy you need for the demands that may be placed on you physically in such a situation.

One strategy that you can employ for some instant food gratification is to make a habit of a weekly food-prep session. Spend some time each weekend washing, cutting, and cooking food for the week ahead. This will give you cut-up veggies, prepared protein sources and washed fruit that you can eat right from the refrigerator. This session can also include some home-baked goodies for lunch boxes and some complete meals that just need to be reheated at serving time.

Next, be sure to have some foods on hand that can be prepared quickly. Some of the suggestions below are just snacks but when combined with another selection can take the place of a meal:

Note: Once upon a time, tuna was on my healthy snacks list. Post-Fukushima, we dont eat it anymore. Pacific tuna caught off the coast of California is tainted with radiation from the disaster. So-called experts say that the small amount of radiation is safe,but this is a theory that Im not willing to test on my own family

Your healthy snacks are only as good as their ingredients. Food that you produce yourself is always the best option, because then you can be absolutely assured of both the seeds and the farming process. Supplement with items from local farms (find a location near you)or the organic section of your grocery store. When you eat in-season, it is far easier to choose the most nutritious foods and save money. Carefully wash your produce to get rid of any airborne residue that might remain on the food.

Build your pantry stockpile with long-term storage foods. Select healthy basics such as nuts, honey, whole grains, and dried fruits.

When you always have quick options available it is far easier to make choices that fuel your body. What quick and healthy snacks do you feed your family?

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