How to STOCKPILE FOOD for those that cannot afford to do so....And for FREE!

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Some of the sites to visit if you are interested:

http://sproutpeople.org/
http://www.wral.com/5onyourside/smartshopper/
www.afullcup.com
www.weusecoupons.com

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Coupons.com
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Print out Internet coupons for your favorite products!

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RedPlum.com
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Pillsbury.com
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BettyCrocker.com
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MamboSprouts.com
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Good place to find coupons for organic products

EatBetterAmerica.com
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Stoneyfield Farms Organic Coupons
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EnjoyLifeFoods.com
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How Long Does Stored Food Last?
Meat and Poultry - Uncooked

* Chicken and turkey - Nine months
* Steaks, beef - Six to 12 months
* Chops, pork - Four to six months
* Chops, lamb - Six to nine months
* Roasts, beef - Six to 12 months
* Roasts, lamb - Six to nine months
* Roasts, pork and veal - Four to six months
* Stew Meats - Three to four months
* Ground meats - Three to four months
* Organ meats - Three to four months

Dairy Products

* Butter/margarine - Six to nine months
* Cheese, soft and spreads, dips - One month
* Cheese, hard or semi-hard - Six months
* Eggs in shell- Do not freeze
* Ice cream - One month
* Milk / Cream - Three weeks

Dried Food Items - Shelf Life

* Baking powder/soda - 18 months
* Bread Crumbs - Six months
* Cereals - Six months
* Coffee creamer, dry - Six months
* Flour/cake mixes - One year
* Gelatin/pudding mixes - One year
* Herbs/spices - Six to 12 months
* Milk, nonfat dry - Six months
* Pancake/pie crust mixes - Six months
* Pasta/noodles - Two years
* Potatoes, instant - 18 months
* Rice, white - Two years
* Sugar, granulated - Two years
* Sugar, brown, confectioners'- Four months

Fruits & Vegetables

Commercially frozen fruits will last up to a year in your freezer. Commercially frozen vegetables have a life-span of only eight months. Another option for storing these items for long periods is canning them. If you plan to buy these items in bulk, on a regular basis, it would be a good investment to consider purchasing a canning machine to insure the food is kept air-tight.
Beans

Dried beans kept free from moisture can last for several years. This is an excellent way to stretch your money, plus beans are full of protein for healthy eating.

Drinks

Most juices that you buy, such as apple juice, can last 3-5 years un-opened. If you are unsure of how long your juice will last, contact the manufacturer consumer phone number.

Optional Items

* Chocolate - unsweetened 18 months
* Coffee, vacuum pack - One year
* Milk, canned - One year
* Molasses - Two years
* Nuts - Eight months
* Oils/salad dressings - Three months
* Peanut butter (unopened) - Six months
* Sauces, condiments, relishes (unopened) - One year
* Shortening - Eight months
* Syrups - One year
* Tea - 18 months

The important thing to remember when buying in bulk, is that a deal is only a good deal if you actually use the products that you purchase.

Nut and Seed Basics
Seed to Sprout in 1-3 Days
Yield Up to 2:1
Seed Shelf Life at 70° 0-3 years
Sprout Shelf Life 1-2 weeks

Nutritional Info
Vitamins A, B, C, and E
Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, Carotene, Amino Acids, Trace Elements, Great for Men (Pumpkin)
Protein Up to 30%

Nuts, Seeds & More... http://sproutpeople.org/seeds/nuts.html
We have re-classified and combined some of our offerings on this page. For years previous, we have incorrectly classified some of our seeds as Grains - specifically Amaranth, Buckwheat Groats, and Quinoa, which are in fact Pseudo-Grains. Pseudograins are gluten-free and easy to digest. They're great options for celiacs (folks allergic to gluten). Those Pseudograins have now been moved here to keep company with our Nuts & Seeds.

These are all very fast sprouts. The most tender and delicious, non-leafy sprouts reside here. Almonds and Peanuts (peanuts are actually legumes, so they also reside on our Bean page) are the most addictive of all sprouts. Pumpkins and Sunflowers are done (after an hour of Soaking) and 0-12 hours of sprouting, and though they don't store well as sprouts, they won't have too - you'll gobble them down in a hurry.

Madison Market combines all of these most addictive seeds. It is among the most popular of all our items - it is the trail mix of the sprout universe.
We include Hemp here as well. Of course, since we are in the U.S., we can not sell live Hemp seed, which is tragic. Hemp is an amazingly nutritious seed - containing all the essential amino acids and fatty acids we humans require, as well as a wide range of vitamins and minerals and a good deal of protein. We include it here for those of you lucky enough to live in a country that allows you access to it. We know how to sprout it, so following its links will take you to our sprouting instructions.

Something to be aware of when dealing with these Seeds, Nuts and Pseudograins: Once a seed has Soaked up its fill of water - it is alive. The Soak turns a dormant seed into a living seed. That is the biggest nutritional jump in the entire sprouting process. Once Soaked a seed is without enzyme inhibitors - a very good thing indeed - so they'll digest themselves and nourish you without requiring any enzymes from your body. With some of these seeds we do not even want them to put out a root at all. We refer to such seeds as Soaks. The root we expect to see on a sprout is largely overrated, and in the case of most of these seeds; undesirable. We make this point repeatedly around our site, but you'll see it more in this section than anywhere else. We just need you to understand the reality - it's a fundamental truth - especially in this seedy part of Sproutville.

Instructions for Growing Everything: http://sproutpeople.org/sprouts/grow/instructions.html


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