[Important] Preparing for a Food Crisis! One year food stockpile list and recommended ingredients
Does everyone do food stockpiling?
Today we present a one-year list of food reserves in case of emergency!
Japan is an earthquake-prone country, so many people say they are a little prepared for a food crisis.
This time, the topic is a little more serious: the food crisis may be coming...
What's more, it's been said that we are entering a period of global food scarcity and that many people are going to have a hard time eating.
Not to scare you too much, I will introduce the reasons for the food crisis, a list of a year's worth of food stockpiles, and recommended countermeasures in concrete terms!
[Important] Preparing for a Food Crisis! One year food stockpile list and recommended ingredients
Why do they say there will be a food crisis?
In 2021, Japan's food self-sufficiency rate will be at an all-time low! The average age of farmers is getting older, and the number of people producing crops is drastically decreasing.
And even if young people try to start farming, it is a very tough industry, where they don't make much money despite the costs involved.
Why don't we just rely on imports from overseas for food? Some people think, "Why don't we just rely on imports of food from overseas?
And with the weak yen and soaring oil prices, food prices are sure to become more expensive as well, for now.
What happens when there is a food shortage?
When there is a food crisis, the first thing to go up is the price of imported food. For example, bread, pasta, and sweets made from wheat, and it is said that a bowl of ramen, which everyone loves, will cost 2,000 yen.
Prices are already going up due to inflation, right? Toilet paper and oil are slowly going up in price too. Those who can afford it are fine because they can buy food even if the prices go up, but the problem is those who cannot afford it.
Young people who can't afford it, like those who commit oleore scams, etc., lead to a deterioration of public safety when times get tough.
...So what can we do to prepare for a food crisis?
I am sure that all of you who have visited this Feng Shui Press are something of a match, so I will introduce you to as many food crisis measures as I know of!
We can't afford to be anxious, so let's squash the anxiety. The basics are the same as preparing for a disaster.
Rotate the food you eat on a daily basis as you buy more food. We do not recommend eating foods that you are not used to or that do not taste good, even if they are for stockpiling, because it will be mentally hard on you. Let's enjoy stockpiling food with a focus on foods that have a long expiration date.
[Important] Preparing for a Food Crisis! One year food stockpile list and recommended ingredients
List of food reserves for one year (approximate per person)
Grain (rice, noodles, flour) - 180 kg
Canned food (fish and meat)・・・・・10kg
Beans (protein) ・・・・40kg
・Miso・Soy sauce_・・・・・・・・7.5kg
Sugar ・・・・・・・・・・・30kg
Salt・・・・・・・・・・・・1kg
Vegetables & Fruits・・・・・・・・40kg
Other items to your liking: Sake, coffee, tea, spices, dried plums, garlic, etc.
1. brown rice
Rice is a must for both cosmetic and health reasons! White rice tends to deteriorate easily, so brown rice, which is easier to store, is recommended.
Even brown rice can get bugs in the summer, so vacuum-packed rice is perfect because it keeps the rice tasty.
If you are not confident about preserving the rice, or if you don't have a rice-polishing machine, alpha rice can be stored for a long time.
2. Dried noodles
Dried noodles are a recommended ingredient because they can be stored and recipes can be adapted!
The best pasta is pasta.
Japanese people like soba noodles.
Somen has long been a preserved food.
I want to eat exotic noodles once in a while... Pho & Pad Thai
3. Canned food
When it comes to stockpiling food, canned goods are the way to go, as they can last for up to three years and provide a valuable source of protein!
Canned mackerel is a must, as it contains high quality oils such as DHA!
Everyone loves Spam, and the U.S. military also recommends it for preserving food!
The best choice for gourmets!
4. Seasoning
Seasonings are often forgotten. If there is no flavor, the food will be spoiled!
Natural salt
Sugar
Oil
5・Fermented foods
Japanese traditional preserved food is fermented food. Fermentation can make it possible to eat it for decades. A word of caution, however, it is recommended to use honjozo, which is fermented without additives. Additive-free miso is called "medicine" because it regulates the intestinal environment and makes a healthy body.
Soy Sauce
miso mixed with sugar and sake, thickened by stirring over low heat
Recommendations for food stockpiling!
The basic idea is to stockpile the food you are accustomed to eating while buying more. We recommend that you consume the food closest to its expiration date first.
Store in a shady, cool, under-floor or under-stair storage area with a small temperature difference to prevent deterioration.
Vacuum pack machineIf you are not confident about preserving your food, try freeze-drying or storing dry foods in small portions in an airtight container. If you are not confident about preserving food, freeze-dried or dried food is the best way to stockpile!
Don't forget to stockpile standing medicines and supplements.
Let's buy the necessary medications, supplements, sanitary products, etc. a little at a time. Each person needs different things, so how much do you need? If we can't get them, are there any alternatives? If not, is there any alternative?
Measures for Serious People against the Food Crisis
If you are serious about the food crisis, try building your own farm!
Buying a farm in the countryside and farming on weekends is also chic. Recently, actress Kou Shibasaki seems to have set up her own farm in Hokkaido for farming.
I teach how to grow vegetables and how to make soil, so look for me on YouTube.
When the food crisis comes, you'll be prepared
In Japan, there is an abundance of food everywhere you go, so a food crisis may not seem like a food crisis to you, but a global food war has already begun.
In times when we don't know what's going to happen, whether it's transportation delays due to Corona, war, inflation or a weak yen, we want to be prepared, don't we?
