Here is my plan to stay fed:

GROW A GARDEN!!!!!!

But keep in mind you will need to tend to it every day and defend it from raiders and zombies. Also dont always depend on a garden plants could die and you cant grow during winter so always have a plan b.

Please tell me what you think. Any comments or suggestions will be greatly appreciataed

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It's time for something near and dear to my heart - staying fed. (Well, the stomach IS nearby...) I've been poking around on the Wiki and I realized that I hadn't seen a thread on retained heat cooking. Also called "fireless" cooking, haybox cooking, or even thermal cooking. I did find a mention of thermos cooking, which is a miniature form of RHC. Come on, guys, this is a way to save that precious fuel and minimize the telltale signature of people presence. Granted, it's not as sexy as the latest firearm, but it might just be as important.

So, what is RHC(retained heat cooking)? Basically, you bring your food up to temp, then put it in very well insulated container. Where it Retains Heat and Cooks! Think non-electric crock pot.

Google: haybox, fireless cooker, thermos cooking, or ice chest cooking. This is something the off-the-grid crowd has really embraced; and postZEDday, we'll all be off the grid.

I kinda like the ice chest cooker-if only for the irony! A pot of hot food, a wool blanket wrapped around it, and an ice chest with open spaces stuffed with cloth or newspaper. Even a mall ninja can put that together!

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Most bodybuilding protein supplements are widely available, and made from whey protein.
Whey protein is virtually "bulletproof" in the respect that it has a very long shelf-life, and unlike animal based proteins it runs very little risk of making you ill after its' "sell by" date.
It may seem counterproductive, but the cheaper supplements are ideal if it is to be your main source of nourishment. Cheaper supplements have a higher concentration of carbs in them than the more expensive ones. Carbs are needed for immediate energy and that "full" feeling.
The average person needs around 2500 calories in an active day. (this is an average...a 6'1 220lb. person obviously needs more than a 5'1 108lb person to sustain themselves)
The canisters can be emptied and vacuum sealed for ease of transportation, and long term storage.
While it's not ideal to live off of these, it is possible, and easier than carting around a bunch of cans that are nutritionally inferior, and heavier.
These, and a decent multi-vitamin should be easy to keep with you in case food is limited, or non-existent for a time.
MREs are good, and tastier than the protein supplements, but bulkier. The civilian types are a full meal around 800-1000 calories. Military grade they are usually closer to 2000-2800 calories.
Remember you can only carry so much, so choose your sustenance wisely on a bug-out.

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