Foods you must have at home when the lights go out

In the conditions of a long power outage, it is very difficult to prepare something to eat, and even more so to store this food for a long time. For such a case, at home there should definitely be products of long storage, as well as those that can be cooked without light.

Nutriciologist Anna Kopus with the nickname ks_anyta on her Instagram page shared a selection of products that are a must-have at home during a blackout.

Protein

• Eggs - can be boiled and stored in a cold place for about 2 days.
• Canned fish/meat
• Dried/canned legumes (chickpeas, beans, lentils) - these can be eaten on their own, or made into hummus by adding olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and whipped with a blender. Such hummus also keeps in a cold place for about 2 days.
• Dried/virgin meat - has a long shelf life.
• Vacuum-sealed cheese (mozzarella, adygea, suluguni).
• Dried legume-based cream soup - it usually needs to be steeped in steep boiling water for 2-3 minutes.
• Protein bars (as a dessert and an additional source of protein).

Fats

• Nuts/seeds.
• Nut pastes.
• Unrefined vegetable oils.

Carbohydrates

• Porridge (kus kus, oatmeal, buckwheat, bulgur) - they can be steamed with boiling water, but the last two are better left in this state for an hour or overnight.
• Breads - perfectly preserved at room temperature.
• Granola - together with yogurt you get an express breakfast or snack.
• Bars based on dried fruits, nuts, seeds.
• Dried fruits - as a dessert after salty food or as a snack, it is better to combine them with nuts to continue satiation.

Vegetables

All fresh vegetables can be easily stored on the balcony or in a cool place you have.

• Beets - can be added right away in a vacuum, also keeps well.
• Boiled cabbage.
• Canned foods (zucchini caviar, corn, peas).
• Vegetable baby purees - it is best to buy in an airtight container.
• Vegetable chips.