If you had to Survive on nothing more than...?

If you had to Survive on nothing more than...?

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10 items (fruits, vegetables, herbs, etc) what would they be?

I am not looking for flavor, rather I am looking for sustenance, and nourishment.

Why did you chose these items?
There are some answers for your reference as below,you can choose your best answers

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Kidney beans (protein)
Bananas (potassium)
Oranges (vitamin C)
Broccoli (vitamin K)
Tomatoes (anti oxidants)
Barley (grains)
Potatoes (also lots of vitamins)
Corn (digestive aid)
Chick Peas (protein)
Green Peas (iron)

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Good question!

1- Garlic (it is good for the blood)

2- Quinoa (it is a complete grain, a super food packed with vitamins and minerals)

3- Bananas (I like the taste of them and they are a good source of potassium)

4- Carrots (good for vitamin A, I can cook them and put them in my juicer as well)

5- Onions (the are good for warding off colds and I really like the way they taste)

6- Broccoli (it's a great source of calcium)

7- Watermelon (this is a "luxury" food for me. I like the way it tastes and it'll keep me hydrated)

8- Ruby red grapefruit (not only is it delicious, but it can be used as a food, a juice and to flavor other foods)

9- Sweet potatoes (they are also a good source of vitamin A and potassium)

10- Steel cut oats (I know you didn't put grains in your list, but you said nourishment and I can think of nothing better than this)

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Avocado
Quinoa grain
Collard greens
Black beans
Acai berries
Flax seeds
Blackberries
Sweet Potato
Nutritional yeast
Tempeh

Acai berries are considered the most nutritious, antioxidant rich fruits in the world. Black beans are a source of fiber, protein and other nutrients. Collard greens are packed with calcium and vitamins and minerals that are essential. Quinoa is high in iron, fiber, protein, etc. Avocados and flax seeds are full of calories and very healthy fats and other nutrients. Blackberries are full of vitamins, fiber, antioxidants. Sweet potatoes are a powerhouse full of vitamins A, C, B6, and have tons of potassium. Nutritional yeast is a type of yeast many people use to supplement their diets because it's rich in nutrients, even B12. Tempeh is made of fermented soybeans, is a complete protein and is packed with manganese, protein, copper and many other vital nutrients.

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1. Quinoa (complete protein)

2. Brown Rice (complex carb)

3. Carrots (great source of A and fiber)

4. Bananas (good source of potassium)

5. Soy (highest source of protein)

6. Spirulina (complete protein, iron and B12)

7. Broccoli (40% protein)

8. Oranges (great source of C)

9. Hemp Seed and or oil (great source of complete and balanced essential fatty acids)

10. Maybe blueberries because they are super high in antioxidants

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I do survive on 10 items (not counting the occasional pizza).

Bananas - breakfast fuel
Fat free milk - lean protein
Walnuts - good source of omega fatty acids
Whole wheat pasta - for energy (carbs are your friend)
Olive oil - good for heart health
Bell peppers - more Vitamin C than an orange
Spinach - because Popeye is awesome
Whole wheat bread - for fiber
Natural peanut butter - because it tastes awesome
Blueberries - what I use instead of jelly on PB&J

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Wholewheat bread
Sweet potatoes
Broccoli
Bananas
Blueberries
Soy milk
Spinach
Black beans
White beans
Nuts or nut butters

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Fruits, lamb, steak, veggie, and women

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Canned potatoes, canned tomatoes, oranges, lemons, canned or dried peaches and other fruits, dried beans, dried grains, nuts and seeds, vegetable soup, various herbs,...

Buckwheat groats can be eaten raw or cooked and are high in protein...as are nuts and seeds.

I don't think I can keep it at 10...I am working at canning and making a survival stash myself. I have heard there is a way to use an attachment to food saver to suck the air out of mason jars to store dry grains and beans to keep bugs out. One lady in these links below also cans them dry in the oven in mason jars...sometimes with a bay leaf inside.. I want to try that.

I have so far canned potatoes that I peeled, cut into chunks and cooked and put into mason jars with fresh salt water (1 tsp. salt per quart and a squirt of lemon juice)..water bath canned for 1 hour...supposed to pressure can, but I am too chicken so far. Also canned some vegetable soup and some dandelion jelly. Bought some various grains and beans at the health food store, some can be dry canned (or cooked and canned) and some can be saved for seeds if necessary (unheated).

Invest in a grain/flour mill, water bath canner, pressure cooker/canner and buy some Mason jars either at the store new or at a thrift store and buy the lids new.

Here is some interesting info I found...

Canning websites

http://www.paulnoll.com/Oregon/Canning/i...
http://trishgood1.tripod.com/canveggie.h...
http://www.pickyourown.org/allaboutcanni...
http://books.google.com/books?id=8vqp_XL... (has info on canning and ???dry??? canning)

Pressure cookers and canning
http://www.fabulousfoods.com/school/csto...

Emergency food storage links
http://www.closertonature.com/emergency/...
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http://countrylivinggrainmills.com/prici...

Dandelions are high in iron and can be used in a salad as young fresh greens and flower buds, as wilted greens in vinegar (even canned), or in dandelion jelly or other recipes. They are easy to "grow" or forage...just get them where they are not spray with chemicals.

You could probably forage for nuts and seeds in wooded areas if you had to.

Human urine is high in nitrogen and "free" garden fertilizer that can be used if you dilute it with about 10 cups of water. It is sterile.

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milk, pork, chicken, lettuce, italian salad dressing, potatoes, bananas, tomatoes, pasta, grapes

I can make tons of things with just the ingerdients listed, plus I like all of them as is.

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