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VEGetariAN survival guide

survival2.jpgThis was posted on BoingBoing.net the other day and I thought it would be fun to pass the info along. It’s basically a few lists of what to do in case of a major disaster.

The book that much of this info comes from is: Apocalypse Chow: How to Eat Well When the Power Goes Out . It’s a cookbook that got quite a bit of recognition about a year ago. Well worth finding.

Other tips can be used by everyone.

The VEGetariAN-specific ones contain stuff like:

My basics for the car and work are canned beans and bean-based soups, tetrapak soup (Imagine), individual packs of soymilk, vegan (Clif) energy bars and crackers. SELECT LOW-SODIUM ITEMS, AS YOUR DIET MAY CONSIST ENTIRELY OF THESE FOODS. Since you may not have access to fresh fruit or vegetables for a while, also keep some vitamins or (my choice) Emergen-C packets on hand. I also keep a small bottle of spirits (vodka, brandy, etc.). Sometimes it’s just what you (or others) need to relax–and it can be used as an antiseptic.

Also, other folks have added…

For emergencies such as being stuck in a snowstorm and unable to go to the grocery store, I have TVP products from Provident Pantry under food storage –dehydrated and dried foods. These also require plenty of water. That site also has a lot of other emergency items such as camp stoves, which would be useful when there is no power.

Here’s a fun little idea:

dryer lint — robust, lightweight and one of the best fire starters available — better than kindlng. no wonder they tell you to clean out your lint trap/dryer hose!

You can read all about it here.

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