PLANT-BASED EMERGENCY KIT

So - the world is freaking out - and for good reason. It seems like every five minutes something else has closed down or been cancelled - and whether you think it’s over-reaction or not the fact is that people are being told to self-isolate and it’s causing grocery stores to start selling out of a lot of products.

So what’s your best bet? Stock up on the important stuff - stuff that will last in case you get stuck inside your self. No one knows what the fuck the next couple of weeks or months is going to look like, so best to be safe. But while stocking up, don’t be a dick. Be kind to one another. Wash your hands.

Here’s what I recommend you stock up on. Remember, bulk stores are your friends. There are some people freaking out and avoiding bulk stores out of fear of food contamination - THIS IS RIDICULOUS. Just do what you're always supposed to do with food that you eat. Wash it or cook it. It's that simple. The virus can't withstand heat, and it can be washed away. Use the same common sense you should always use when eating.

BEANS/LEGUMES

Canned beans: black, pinto, chickpea

Dried beans of all kinds

Split peas

Red/brown lentils

Canned green peas

Soybeans

TVP (textured vegetable proton)

VEGETABLES

Potatoes/sweet potatoes and yams - these beauties last a long time if stored in a dark cool place

Canned vegetables (corn, green beans, carrots, tomatoes of all kinds (diced, sauce, paste), etc… whatever the fuck you like)

Frozen vegetables of your choosing!

Canned olives and pickles

Artichokes

Freeze dried veggies: kale, broccoli, and more

Canned greens like spinach, collard greens

Fresh greens like kale and spinach can instantly go into the freezer

Carrots and Avocados should last in the fridge for a bit

FRUIT

Canned fruit: peaches, pears, oranges, pineapple

Frozen fruit of your choosing!

Applesauces

Dried fruits: raisins, dates, apricots, etc….

Freeze dried fruit: blueberries, strawberries, mango, apples, etc…

Stock up on apples and green bananas that will last for several weeks

GRAINS

Oats: quick or rolled

Brown rice

Quinoa

Farro

Bulgur

Millet

Cornmeal

Whole Grain or Brown Rice Pasta

Granola

Cereal/Muesli

Couscous Flour, all kinds

Vital wheat gluten

Whole Grain Bread with long shelf life (freezes well)

Hard taco shells

NUTS & SEEDS

Walnuts, almonds, cashews, pecans, peanuts, etc…

Sunflower seeds, hemp seeds, chia seeds, flax seeds and ground flaxseeds

Peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter, tahini, etc..

Shelf stable nut milks

OTHER

Balsamic Vinegar

Lemon juice

Canned soups/chili

Nutritional yeast

Spices you like: curry, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, salt, turmeric, etc…

Vegan protein powder

Maple syrup

BBQ sauce, ketchup, hot sauce, mustard

Marinara sauce

Soy or Tamari sauce

Coffee & Green Tea (or whatever tea you drink)

SNACKS

Popcorn

Crackers, vegan chips: tortilla, other chips

Salsa

Pretzels

Granola bars

Energy bars: Clif, Luna, Larabar

Jam or jelly

Dark chocolate, vegan chocolate chips

Trail mix

DON’T FORGET YOUR PETS!

Pet food

Pet treats

Cat litter

Anything else your pet might need

SHELF ITEMS

Supplements (B12, etc…)

Toilet Paper

Tylenol

Water

Whatever you do - don't start freaking out and hoarding more than need and can reasonably stock. It's important to make sure that you and your family is taken care of, but leave some for others as well. The entire world is going through this at the same time. It's a time for us to all to come together (not get pulled apart).

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