Monday, November 7, 2016
Sunday, November 6, 2016
Christian Veterans of the Bitterroot 7 November, 2016
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.
Sunday, October 30, 2016
Christian Veterans of the Bitterroot 31 October, 2016
Prayer Breakfast: True Humility
0700 at BJ’s Restaurant
Hamilton Montana
Oh Father,
who dividest the day from the darkness, and turnest the shadow of death into
the morning: Drive far off from us all wrong desires; incline our heart to keep
thy law; and guide our feet into the way of peace, that having done thy will
with cheerfulness while it was day, we may, when the night cometh, rejoice to
give thee thanks. In Jesus Christ’s name we pray. Amen.
1. Opening - Round the Table
Individual Prayers
2. Morning Psalm: 90
3. Breakfast Reading: Acts 17:16-34
4. Breakfast is served
5. Breakfast Discussion Topics:
a.
News around the valley
b.
Week 33 of 52 weeks of preparation by Tess Pennington
6. Closing - Round the Table
Individual Prayers
7. Benediction
May
grace, mercy, love, and peace flow through your life and ministry all the day
long. Amen.
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Week 33 of 52:
Essential Fats and Oils
More or less, we live a very blissful reality where strenuous
physical activity is not required. Due to this sedentary lifestyle, obesity has
become a major health factor in our country. As a result, the government and
multiple health organizations have advocated restricting fats in your diet. As
much as we would like to eliminate these fats, in a SHTF reality, this food
source will actually serve a purpose in our survival. So, why are fats so
important in your diet? How can our survival be dependent on our fat intake?
Bear in mind, a 2,000 calorie per day diet equals 67 grams fat and
75 grams protein per day. No matter how afraid we are of fats, having
substantial fat sources in our storage is vital. Here’s why:
1.
Fats are an essential component in any diet for proper vitamin
absorption. Specifically, Vitamins A, D, E, and K are fat-soluble, meaning they
can only be digested, absorbed, and transported in conjunction with fats.
2.
Fats also plays a vital role in maintaining healthy skin and hair,
insulating body organs against shock, maintaining body temperature, and
promoting healthy cell function.
3.
They also serve as energy stores for the body.
4.
Fats are also sources of essential fatty acids, which are an
important dietary requirement and also serves as a useful buffer towards a host
of diseases. (Source)
5.
The USDA suggests that about 30-35% of your daily calorie intake
should come from fat.
6.
Fats are one of the 4 Things You Must Eat To Avoid
Malnutrition.
We need to be smart about our survival. In the
article, Vitamins, Minerals, and Surviving,
the author wrote about a man who died in a survival situation living primarily
on small game:
I remember one old grizzled survival instructor who commented
about the victim, “He starved to death on a full stomach.”
The instructor went on to say that the man might have survived, if
he had the guts, if he had only known more about nutrition, “A rabbit is a lean
critter. Not much fat on ‘em and a man in a survival situation needs fat and
oils. See, that man was only eating the lean flesh of the animal. He discarded
the other parts that may have kept him alive. If he had eaten the contents of
the rabbit’s stomach, which contains essentially green leafy grasses, (vitamins
B, C, E), the rabbits eyes (which contain salt), along with the liver, heart,
and kidneys (which contain vitamin A), as well as other vitamins, he might have
made it. I suspect he just plain didn’t know about it. Or, he didn’t like the
idea of eating a critter’s innards. Keep in mind, in a prolong survival
situation protein along won’t keep you alive”
Best Types of Fats to Store
- Infant formula – The oil content in this food source
makes it a viable choice for a shtf fat source. An unopened can of
powdered infant formula has a shelf life of 12 months. Once a can of
formula has been opened, it should be used within a month and then
discarded.
- Ensure – This supplement drink has 6 grams of
fat, which provides your body with 9 percent of the recommended daily
intake. The powdered version of Ensure will last longer than the pre-made
drink. Plan on a can of powdered Ensure to last the same as a can of
infant formula, which is roughly about 12 months.
- Oil – The plant based oils are best to
store in your emergency supplies. A light colored oil, such as vegetable
or olive oil can last up to a year, if stored properly. Once it’s opened,
the oil could turn within a matter of weeks or months depending on how it
was processed and the storage environment.
- Peanut butter – Any type of butter made from
nuts is a healthy source of fat and if stored properly can last up to 12
months.
- Nuts and seeds – Because of the high oil content in
nuts and seeds their shelf life is usually affected. Nuts and seeds
typically last about 12 months.
- Crisco – With a shelf life that ranges
from 2-8 years, this fat source is the longest lasting. That being said,
it is probably the most unhealthiest of the choices.
- Mayonnaise – Mayonnaise has a relatively
short shelf life of 6 months. Therefore, if you plan to stock up on this,
ensure that it is frequently rotated in your food supply.
- Salad dressing
– Salad dressing
lasts anywhere from 9-12 months.
- Canned meats – Some canned meats, such as spam, fish
and canned ham can also provide an adequate source of fat for your
survival diet. Due to the high salt content of some of these canned
meats, they have a relatively long shelf life of anywhere between 2-5
years.
- Chocolate – Although chocolate is considered
a high-calorie, high-fat food, it does provide some health benefits as
well. Most of the studies done used no more than 100 grams, or about 3.5
ounces, of dark chocolate a day to get the benefits. Studies have shown
that dark chocolate lowers blood pressure and cholesterol levels as well
as provides more antioxidants than blueberries. A chocolate has a shelf
life of 12 months, however, if the chocolate is repackaged in Mylar or
stored in a plastic container, it could last much longer.
Storing fats are good for short-term emergencies, however if you
are planning for extended or long-term emergencies, it is advised to get your
fat sources by natural means. The following list are fat sources that one
can get living in a homesteading environment and most importantly, your health
will be far better off:
- Whole Milk – Milk from animals can provide
essential fat to our diets, and can also be used for cooking, making
cheeses and other dishes.
- Eggs – Eggs have 5 grams of fat per egg. I
am including this in the list as I believe that fresh eggs would provide
an adequate amount of calories, protein and fat if consumed on a regular
basis.
- Fatty fish – If you have a water source on your
property, consider stocking it with a fish source. Many homesteaders have
found great success in stocking their ponds with : Tilapia, Channel and
Blue Catfish, Hybrid Stripers, Largemouth Bass, Trout, Bluegill, and
Freshwater Shrimp. Other sources of fatty fish are: salmon, tuna,
mackerel, herring, trout, and sardines. Ensure that you have fishing gear
to get those fish with.
- Fresh animal
fats from animals. Livestock, wild
animals can be used as a source of fat. These natural fats can be
rendered for other uses or preserved through canning to have a natural
source of fat on hand.
- Nut trees – Look for the dwarf variety of nut
trees (and fruit trees). Dwarf trees bear their fruit earlier than the
standard varieties, and can produce higher yields in a shorter period of
time. They have also been known to be more adaptable. Mother Earth News
has a great article if you are interesting in learning more.
- Fruit trees – Specifically avocado and olive trees
provide a substantial amount of healthy fats for the body. Obviously, the
following examples are region specific and prefer a Mediterranean-like
climate, however check with the USDA zoning map to see if you can can plant
them in your area. Living in the coastal South, I have seen many
gardeners who have grown avocado trees.
To learn more about these different sources of fat, click here.
In an amazing homesteading reference, The Encyclopedia of Country Living by Carla Emry, she indicates that fat
can also be used as a preservation method:
“The fat seals the air out… After slaughtering a hog, the fat was
rendered into lard. Those cuts of the hog that were not cured for smoking, or
made into sausage, like the shoulder, were fried. While still hot, these slices
of pork steak were preserved through the winter by larding . In a large crock,
layer on layer of the fried steaks was covered with hot lard. This meat was
then used through the winter by scraping the lard off each layer. The amount
necessary for a meal was removed and reheated. The used lard was reused in pies
or other baking or cooking and ultimately for soap.”
To conclude, in a SHTF reality our diets will be very different
from how they are today. Our activity levels will be centered around physical
activities to promote our survival and as a result, our diets should reflect
those changes. Continuing to have fat in the diet can help physiologically, as
well as psychologically. Ensure that you have incorporated enough fats into
your survival supplies.
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