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No matter what's going on in your life, there's one investment you'll always get a return on: food storage. People often think of food storage as saving food for when times are rough, and of course, that is incredibly helpful. It's also great when you come home after a long day and have nothing ready to eat. If you've done some planning, your food storage is like an old friend that is there for you with soups, vegetables, fruits, and whatever else you like. You can sit back and relax, knowing you'll have a nutritious dinner on the table in minutes.
In a world full of unexpected events, giving yourself one less thing to worry about is nothing to scoff at. Food storage has other real-time impactful benefits, such as:
- Increased sense of security: Having a food stockpile can give you a sense of security and peace of mind. Knowing you have a plan for yourself and those you care about in case of emergencies, unexpected events, or just a busy night helps ease stress.
- Reduced anxiety: When you have food storage, you'll feel more prepared and less anxious about potential food shortages or supply chain disruptions. No matter what, you know you have something to eat.
- Increased self-reliance: Building up a food supply can help you feel more self-reliant and in control of your well-being. You may want to share with family and friends. Knowing you have the ability to take care of yourself and those around you is empowering.
- Increased mindfulness: Building food storage requires planning, organization, and mindfulness about what you eat and how much you consume. By continually using and managing the foods in your storage, you'll become more aware of your food choices and stop buying foods you don't eat.
- Increased savings: When you know what foods you want to keep on hand, it's easier to take advantage of sales and discounts. Rotate your food so the oldest is always eaten first; you'll enjoy the freshest flavors while reducing wasted money on expired food.
- More time: If there's a run on food, you'll save yourself from a trip to the store because you already have all the foods you need to make delicious meals for you and your family. You can also use canned food in recipes as a shortcut and save yourself time when cooking.
- Reduced waste: When eating from your food storage is a part of your lifestyle, you reduce your wastefulness because you're portioning out your food and only taking what you need. As previously mentioned, if you are also constantly rotating your foods, first in, first out, you're eating the oldest to newest, you'll save yourself from wasting expired foods. It’s good for you and it’s good for the environment.
If you still need to get your food storage in order, there's no better time than now.
Make a list of the foods you love eating and cooking with, and add a few extras to each shopping trip. Before you know it, you'll be experiencing all the benefits of having and using your food storage.
Editor’s note: The claims, facts, and information in this sponsored article have not been verified by LDS Living, and LDS Living does not endorse any claim or product herein.