Man of Truth says that you can buy 45 pounds of wheat for less than 16 dollars. In today’s market that is one way to really stretch out your cash. MOT also quotes the story of Joesph who had stored 7 years of food. Years later all his friends and family came back to him and he was able to save them, because he had stored away for the future.

When it comes to financial advice, what better way to head off inflation by buying now while its still cheap. Last year the price of rice went up close to 120% “The time will come when you wouldn’t be able to buy these for 1000 dollars let alone 2 little pieces of paper.”

When you’re done with the wheat you will also have a great big waterproof bucket with a handle that you can use to keep emergency supplies in.

Dehydrating food is a method of food preservation that removes all water from the food. This prevents bacteria and microorganisms from growing. There are many ways to dehydrate your food at home including, electric dehydrators and backyard solar dehydrators. However using your oven is also an acceptable method, even though it may not be as energy efficient.

Drying preserves food, even in the absence of refrigeration, and significantly lengthens its shelf life. When fresh fruit and vegetables are unavailable, impractical, or out of season, dried food can provide an alternative.

Why Should I Dehydrate My Food?

• It saves money. You can now buy fresh fruit and vegetables in bulk and not worry about them spoiling.
• Preserve food you grow. If you have a home garden, you may have more food than you can eat before the majority spoils. Dehydrating food ensures that your harvest will last.
• You can create a food supply. In a financial crisis or or a natural disaster, can be priceless.
• You will save space. 20 to 25 dried bell peppers or 16 to 20 dried tomatoes will fit inside a 1-quart jar.

Getting Started

Next you need to prepare whatever it is you will be dehydrating. Wash, sort, pare, peel, and make sure that the inner tissue is exposed to the air. Some fruits require you to “pre-treat” them in order to preserve color, flavor, and nutritional value. The easiest method I found is mix 3 tablespoons of lemon juice with water. Dip your fruits in the solution from 30-60 seconds and that’s it.

Be careful when you are chopping in slicing, to cut pieces with appropriate size and shape. During first round of dehydrating apples I unknowingly cut all the pieces into triangle shapes. As a result the tips would be finished much sooner than the middle. This caused some burnt tips and moist centers.

Temperature

The lower the air temperature inside the dehydrator, the longer the drying time. Raising the temperature in the unit will increase the amount of water removed from the food and decrease the length of time it will take to dry. The temperature should be high enough to draw the moisture from the food but not high enough to cook it. Temperatures that are too low may cause food to spoil; temperatures that are too high may cause the surface area of the food to harden and prevent moisture from escaping.

Conclusion

Dehydrating food is a great way to store up fresh nutritious foods for any occasion. Camping, hiking, or just storing up for winter. It’s important to remember that you don’t need an expensive food dehydrator to get the job done, but it will make things easier.

Dehydrating food also takes alot of practice. I suggest further reading before you store up 6 months worth of home dried food. Improper techniques can result in contamination with bacteria or microorganisms.

The threat of a second economic crash or runaway inflation are both very real in today’s economy. In the event that America were to enter into a full on Depression would you be prepared? Billions spent on Wall-Street bailouts, trillions spent on government spending and endless wars. With tax revenue at an all time low and unemployment rising ever higher. You should only ask yourself one question. How much longer can we continue to print and spend money that we do not have?

Have you prepared yourself for a run on the banks or a bank holiday? Are you prepared for a complete dollar collapse? If you live in a densely populated area, have you prepared your family for massive social unrest? Never wait for tomorrow, to do what could be done today. For one day tomorrow may not come. The money you spent on the extra pair of jeans or the round of drinks for you and your friends could have been tucked away instead or spent obtaining essential supplies and food in case of an emergency.

You don’t have to be a market expert to see the warning signs. There is a feeling that something is going on around us in the air. Whether I’m at to the market or the office it seems as if everyone is talking about the same things. As if something is coming just over the horizon, but nobody knows what it is or when it will be here. Only a fool would ignore signs of clear and present danger. So what can you do to prepare yourself?

There are many things a person needs to survive.

However the most important is food.

Every household should have a 6 month to 1 year supply of food on hand in case of emergency. This preparation is also the most obvious and the best way to invest your money. Having a supply of storable food for you and your family will give you peace of mind no matter what events take place. Nearly every city in the United States faces some kind of danger on a seasonal basis. Every living person has at some time come face to face with flood, drought, fire, tornado, hurricane , or blizzard and when there is an emergency its always possible to make it to the grocery store to stock up before it hits. If you do manage to get there, will you be able beat the masses of other un-prepared people?

Due to our nations leaders love of the printing press, our country now faces the spectre of runaway inflation similar to what has been seen in other places such as Zimbabwe and the Weimar republic. In this situation the cost of food and commodities will climb higher and higher until almost completely out of reach for the average person. Having a 1 year supply of food in this environment beforehand would be the best investment you could make.

The best thing about investing in food, if these events never come to pass, then you have not lost anything. You can simply eat the food. The cost of food one year from today will 100% guaranteed be more expensive. So you will have saved money. Money saved is money earned.

Tips for Stocking Up:

• 1. You want food that is going to do well in storage.
  Dry foods, Rice, Beans, Canned Foods, Nutrition Bars, Powders, Freeze Dried.
• 2. Rather than only having one thing to get by on, its better to have a variety.
  Remember you could be eating this for up to an entire year.
• 3. Buy things that you would normally eat.
  One way or another you will eventually be eating it.
• 4. Rotate your food stores into your everyday food
  This way you ensure that what you have will be fresh and not expired

Contine to Part 2: Finances