By Michael, on June 7th, 2013 
Many natural disasters strike with no warning at all. In some cases, we know the disaster is coming, but aren't prepared for the upcoming devastation. This rang true of such natural catastrophes as Hurricane Katrina or the 2011 tsunami in Japan. In both cases, it took days, even weeks for many people to receive emergency assistance of any kind. That's why it's so important to be prepared to be self-sufficient, just in case.
Picture Credit- Freeze Dried Fruit From Trader Joes On Amazon
Past events like these have caused many people to start stocking up on non-perishable foods. These food products have a long shelf life, meaning they stay good for consumption for long periods of time. Below are the top 10 best tasting freeze dried foods around:
1. Freeze Dried Trail Mixes – These are tasty, high-energy foods. They're very healthy, convenient snacks. To ensure the longest freshness possible, they should come in vacuum-packed containers. This prevents the nuts from losing freshness or oxidizing.
2. Freeze Dried Cereal – This not only acts as a breakfast food, but can also become a healthy snack during emergencies. For food storage plans, it's best to purchase individually packaged cereal. That way, your cereal don't get stale after it's opened.
3. Freeze Dried Granola – You can create portable snacks using granola. It's a great source of carbohydrates, making it both healthy and filling. During an emergency, you'll need to keep your energy up. This food product provides enough carbohydrates to keep you energized.
4. Freeze Dried Fruits – Your body will need the dietary fiber and potassium provided by fruits. After going through the freeze-drying process, these fruits retain the same great tastes. They also retain the same nutritional value.
5. Freeze Dried Meats – This will be your family's main source of protein when using your food storage. Be sure to add a variety of freeze dried meats, including beef, pork, turkey, chicken and fish.
6. Freeze Dried Vegetables – Everyone knows the importance of adding vegetables to a healthy diet. But, when it's time to use your emergency foods, you won't have access to fresh veggies. Freeze dried veggies provide the same nutritional value they did when they were still fresh. And, the great tastes remain the same.
7. Freeze Dried Milk – This is also known as powdered milk, which will really come in handy during a crisis. Milk is a great source of vitamin D and calcium. During an emergency situation, there's no way to travel with or store fresh milk. Powdered milk is the tastiest alternative.
8. Freeze Dried Fruit Juices – No one wants to drink plain water everyday, even during a crisis. But, it's impossible to travel with large bottles of water if you get evacuated. These juices come in small packaging, and only require water to prepare.
9. Freeze Dried Ice Cream Sandwiches – No matter where you end up after a catastrophe, you'll probably get a sweet-tooth at some point. Freeze dried ice cream products taste just like the real deal. However, you don't have to worry about them melting while you search for shelter. Simply add water, and enjoy your ice cream treat.
This article was written by Chett Wright.
