(Natural News) Not everyone would be prepared when SHTF. This means looters may come rushing to your home to steal your supplies. Outdoor gardens are especially vulnerable. You can install security systems all around your property to dissuade potential thieves, but even the most desperate ones may figure out a way around them. One of the […]

(Natural News) When you’re in the wild, the usual food sources may no longer be available. You’ll need to find your own food through hunting or foraging. These skills rely greatly on your knowledge of which foods you can eat. (h/t to AskAPrepper.com) Aside from catchig fish and hunting wild animals, there are also wild plants […]

(Natural News) For most people, living in the city has many advantages. Not only do you have access to many dining and entertainment options, but you can also potentially be within the proximity of your workplace. However, one thing you wouldn’t get from living in a big city is easy access to natural resources. While you can go […]

(Natural News) When SHTF, it’s a good thing to have a supply of ready-to-eat meals and snacks to save time on food prep. However, you also need access to ingredients that can be used to make fresh food to ensure that your body gets all the nutrition it needs. This is where wheat comes in. (h/t […]

(Natural News) Pumpkin seeds might look small, but they’re packed with nutritional benefits, such as zinc, iron and magnesium. While these seeds are readily available in stores, you can also harvest them fresh – especially after Halloween. More than its nutritional value, however, pumpkin seeds can give you the following health benefits. 1. Improved sleep Pumpkin […]

(Natural News) Whether you’re preserving produce that you grew in your backyard or you want to build up your emergency food supply, home canning is a useful skill to have as a homesteader and as a prepper. (h/t to ThePreppingGuide.com) Before you start processing fruits and vegetables from your garden, you need to learn which foods suit home canning […]

(Natural News) Weeds like bull thistle aren’t usually welcome in home gardens. But while most gardeners consider bull thistle as invasive plants, you can use certain types of thistle as a food source, an herbal remedy, and emergency cordage. (h/t to PreppersWill.com) What is bull thistle? Bull thistle (Cirsium horridulum), also called bristly thistle, is an herb […]

(Natural News) Nutrient deficiency is a likely and dangerous long-term threat during SHTF scenarios. Preppers and homesteaders must get ready well in advance by stockpiling nutritious food and nutritional supplements. Malnutrition and starvation may cause pica, a disorder where the victim starts eating objects that are inedible or even dangerous, even when they regain access […]

(Natural News) It’s already difficult to find nutritional food with long shelf lives, but it becomes harder when you have a food allergy. When disaster strikes and food becomes limited, any person with a food allergy would have a hard time finding something to eat. As a prepper, you need to take that into consideration when […]

(Natural News) Canning is popular among preppers who want to preserve their produce. However, for newbie preppers, here are some things to consider before you start canning your fruits and vegetables. (h/t to ThePreppingGuide.com) Which canning method is suitable for your food? Different foods are preserved more effectively through different canning methods. You don’t want […]