I wasn’t planning on writing an article today…
Especially since the Mrs always tells me how I should be spending more time with her and the kids.
But I just saw something at the grocery store that I had to let you know about.
And to make sure you’re not making the same mistake.
There was this dude with a cart filled with canned food.
You know, canned beans, canned soup, canned meat, and the like.
And I overheard him saying how he’s creating an emergency stockpile.
And how these cans will be essential in bad times.
While I appreciate a man who’s trying to look out for his family,
Canned food ain’t it, brother.
What some folks don’t know is that canned food has a high sodium content.
A single can of minestrone soup contains around 1,550 mg of sodium.
That’s more than half a teaspoon of salt!
You might be thinking that’s nothing,
But let me tell you, if you give that to your family in an emergency,
Picture this.
The power’s been out for days.
The storm of the century has hit.
And you have your water supply starting to run low.
Then you reach for those canned beans.
And you’re stuffing down salt even though you’re dehydrated!
I’m no doc, but this isn’t healthy.
Take a look at what happens when you’re dehydrated.
The last thing you need in an emergency is for your kids and you to have high fever, sweating, or vomiting.
See how easily things can take a turn for the worse?
Everyone thinks canned goods are ideal for emergencies.
But if you think one step ahead, you begin to see the flaws.
So what’s the moral of our story? Balance, folks, and a keen eye on the details.
It’s not just about having enough to eat but having the right things to eat.
Foods that provide sustained energy, require minimal processing and don’t sap your precious water supply are your real allies in a crisis.
Stay safe, stay smart, and remember, survival is as much about what you don’t do as what you do.
Until next time, please stay safe, God bless, and keep your head on a swivel!
