Top 10 Healthy Foods To Stock For Emergencies, According To Harvard

Keep stock of frozen and canned vegetables such as broccoli, kale, spinach, carrots, beans, tomatoes, etc., for uncertain situations.

Get dried fruits like raisins, figs, and apricots, as well as frozen fruits like berries and cherries, which retain moisture and offer many of the benefits of fresh fruit.

To maintain your protein and fibre intake during emergencies, be sure to keep a supply of legumes in stock.

Harvard recommends limiting canned meats like ham and other cured meats, but suggests choosing canned tuna, salmon, or chicken as healthier sources of protein.

Keep stock of whole grains such as oatmeal, whole-grain breads (which can be frozen), whole-grain pastas, brown rice, and quinoa rather than refined grains.

Ensure that your emergency kit also includes nuts and seeds like walnuts, pumpkin seeds, etc., as a source of protein.

Stock up on boxed cow’s milk or plant-based milk for a convenient source of protein and calcium.

Store healthy unsaturated fats such as canola or olive oils for sauteing food or for numerous other cooking purposes.

Store soup stock that includes chicken or vegetables to turn any ingredient into a delicious stew or soup.

Lastly, do not forget to stock your kit with seasonings such as chilli powder, salt, garlic, cumin, lemon juice, etc., that suit your appeal.