#1 - Store products that are shelf stable and have a longer life span until they expire. A 5-year shelf life or more is suggested so that you don’t have to babysit your food fallback plan.

#2 - Keep a variety on hand! You will want to avoid eating the same thing every meal, everyday as this causes food fatigue and lacks additional vitamins and nutrients. It is ideal to have a variety of fruits, vegetables, proteins and grains to keep your meals and nutrients different!

#3 - Ideally store your supplies in a location that is cool, dry and dark. Also consider storing a back up of seasonings and spices to supplement your storage foods with.