Prayer Breakfast: See…Judge…Act
0700 at BJ’s Restaurant
Hamilton Montana
Oh Father,
send the light of thy Son into our lives anew today. Let your presence touch
our minds and hearts with your mercy, grace, and truth. Direct our thought,
speech, and steps to the end that we may walk in your way today and always. In
Jesus Christ’s name we pray. Amen.
1. Opening - Round the Table
Individual Prayers
2. Morning Psalm: 16
3. Breakfast Reading: 2
Thessalonians 2
4. Breakfast is served
5. Breakfast Discussion Topics:
a.
News around the valley
b.
Week 34 of 52 weeks of preparation by Tess Pennington
6. Closing - Round the Table
Individual Prayers
7. Benediction
Today
walk in the power and presence of God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.
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Week 34 of 52:
Essential Legumes
Ideally, in and extended emergency, many of us would prefer to be
living in a self-reliant environment where we have access to fresh foods and
meats. However, since we are preppers, we are making preparations to have back
ups for our back ups. If, for some reason, our homesteading environment isn’t
thriving, we will need to fall upon on our food pantry. Therefore, we want to
have a well-rounded pantry to meet all of our dietary needs.
Last week, we discussed essential fats
and oils to store in
our deep larder. Another layer we need to focus on for our long-term dietary
needs is a protein source capable of being stored long-term for shtf
emergencies. Legumes are the most versatile option for storable proteins. Best
of all, they are low cost and have the capacity to last a decade if properly
stored. So, why do we need protein in our regular diets?
In general, it’s recommended that 10–35% of your daily calories come
from protein. Whenbeans are accompanied with a grain source such as rice or quinoa, it
becomes a complete protein. Having protein in your diet not only provides
energy, but also creates a special form of nitrogen that the body cannot get
from carbohydrates or lipids. In the case of starvation, the body may actually
“eat itself” (called wasting) to acquire the necessary amino acids, or borrow
the amino acids from the immune system or body functions to meet its protein
needs. Beans, peas and lentils are the richest source of vegetable protein, as
well as a good source of fiber, calcium, and iron. Aside from using legumes in
the usual manner, legumes can also be ground into an alternative flour source, sprouted for a
fresh vegetable source, or made into spreads such as hummus. To learn more
about why having a protein in your shtf diet is essential, click here.
Like most of our preparedness foods, beans should be stored in the
absence of the enemies: oxygen, moisture, insects and sunlight. Beans in
their original plastic packaging have roughly about 13 servings and a shelf
life of 1 year or more. However re-packaging the dry goods in heavy duty Mylar
and/or plastic containers can prolong legumes for up to 10 years or longer!
Ensure that you have proper storage conditions or else your hard work could be
all for nothing. Beans that are improperly stored could lead to rancidity of
bean oils, color fade and an overall “off” flavor taste. To make the most of
your legume storage, consider these 5 tips:
1.
When storing larger amounts of food, plastic containers, #10 cans,
or Mylar-type bags are best for long-term food storage.
2.
If you are using one of the above long-term storage containers,
you can keep the beans in their original packaging, or remove the plastic
wrapping and pour the contents into a long-term container and properly seal.
3.
Oxygen absorbers should be used to remove oxygen from the packages
to extend shelf life and minimize off-flavors caused by oxidation.
4.
For smaller quantities of storing beans, consider using canning
jars. Ensure that the jars are stored in a dark place.
5.
Like most stored foods, colder storage temperatures will increase
shelf life. 40-75 degrees Fahrenheit is the ideal temperature range for keeping
your long-term food storage safe.
Lentils have the highest nutrition value of legumes next to
soybeans, so keep this in mind when purchasing for long-term storage. Further,
consider the cooking time that legumes require. Larger beans take more time
cooking and may require more of your fuel source to cook them. If this is an
issue, purchase smaller legumes such as lentils and split peas. They cook
faster, thus decreasing your fuel usage. Soaking beans for 6-12 hours can also
reduce the cooking time by about one half, saves vitamins, minerals and
proteins which can be lost during hours of cooking.
Those of you planning on putting away bulk quantities of beans may
want to consider finding a super store or larger scale grocery store near you.
These stores typically carry the 25 lb. bags of beans. Further, the Latter Day
Saints have food storage warehouses that usually carry legumes and an assortment
of other food related items. Check online to see if one of these LDS warehouses
are near you. By far, the larger quantity bags will be a better investment
compared to purchasing mass amounts of the smaller bags. If you want to
purchase these items online, doing a simple search for “buy legumes in bulk”
will connect you many online companies that can take your order.
Preps to Buy:
[In Quantity]
- Lima Beans, Dry
- Soy Beans, Dry
- Split Peas, Dry
- Lentils, Dry
- Dry Soup Mix,
Dry
- Chickpeas, Dry
- Black beans,
Dry
- Navy Beans, Dry
- Sprouts
Action Items:
15.
Get smart about survival and research the importance of having
certain food sources in your diet.
16.
Use the Ready Nutrition Food Storage Calculator to
find out how much protein you need to add to your storage supply.
17.
Bear in mind, daily caloric intakes are different with each
person, so research how many calories you need to stay at your optimum health.
18.
Those with special needs (such as pregnant women) are advised to
get more protein sources, so keep this in mind when purchasing.
19.
Learn how to package and store your bulk foods for long-term storage.
20.
Store your purchased products in a suitable environment where it
is not exposed to natural elements. Click here to learn about your food’s worst enemies.
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