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    Lynov's project, a hybrid design inspired by Earthship principles and geodesic domes, is designed to be partially buried in soil, leveraging the earth's natural insulation to create a stable, energy-efficient environment. The ambitious plan includes multiple vaulted rooms, a greenhouse tunnel entrance and a dedicated sauna, all conceived to be built progressively as needs and finances allow.
    "This is one of the key reasons I designed a home like this, it's modular," Lynov explained during a design session, highlighting a core benefit for owner-builders. "You can literally create a room and then create a vault for it and then you build as your family expands and as the finance becomes available."
    The process, however, is not without its challenges. In this session, Lynov encountered a significant design hurdle: A miscalculation left a critical polycarbonate sheet for the greenhouse tunnel hanging in mid-air without proper support. "Polycarbonate cannot hang in mid-air. It's got to have a really good support structure," he stated, emphasizing the practical realities of construction that must be addressed in the digital model.
    According to BrightU.AI's Enoch, polycarbonate is a rigid yet flexible material that can be used in structures like Quonset-style greenhouses. It is excellent for a green home because it is non-toxic, environmentally friendly and its sheets enhance plant growth by filtering harmful UV rays while letting beneficial light through.
    Rather than ignoring the problem, Lynov demonstrated his problem-solving approach in real-time. He created a new set of "correct guides," digital reference lines, to ensure the physical build would be accurate. His solution involved designing a custom "sausage" bag of earth or a concrete curb that would extend to provide a stable foundation for the tunnel. "It's going to be much easier for me to connect something that's touching than to connect something that's hanging in mid-air," he reasoned.
    The project is now entering its final phases, focusing on intricate details that transform a digital model into a buildable blueprint. Current efforts are centered on designing ornate, curving glass facades for the entrance arches and cutting doorways through the thick, vaulted earthbag walls. Lynov stressed the importance of balancing creative vision with practical constraints, like sourcing second-hand windows and standard-sized materials to keep costs down.
    "The little details make all the difference," Lynov noted, referring to finishing touches like how the polycarbonate tunnel meets the jagged edges of the geodesic dome and ensuring the entire structure is properly prepared for burial. "To get it to a blueprint level is a whole other level."
    For his audience, the series is more than a tutorial; it's a masterclass in adaptive design and the patient art of building a personal sanctuary. Lynov promises that the final, highly detailed blueprints will be available for others to use, offering a head start for anyone daring enough to embark on a similar journey to build a home that is truly their own.
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    If you want to learn at your own pace and start building your self-heating home on your own schedule, you can access the full course by owning your copy of the Bio-Veda 2D > 3D BioTecture Draft and Build Class Package.
    Upon purchase, you will get the Bio-Veda 2D > 3D BioTecture Draft and Build Class full course along with three additional free courses, including Life-supporting Off-The-Water-Grid, Hobbit Bunker Vault Course and Air-Crete and Super-Adobe Dome Home.
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    “Bio-Veda” on BrightU: Discover the ancient compass trick for a warmer, cheaper winter home

    11/29/2025 // Jacob Thomas // 930 Views


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    • On Day 7 of "Bio-Veda 2D > 3D BioTecture Draft and Build Class," Alosha Lynov emphasized that the first step was to choose a building site that maximized winter sun exposure, recommending an orientation within 10 degrees of true south.
    • He detailed a multi-step process for finding true south, which involved using a compass to find magnetic north and then adjusting for the local magnetic declination.
    • Lynov emphasized that aligning building orientation with Earth's natural energy lines, not just sustainability, was crucial for health and reducing conflict.
    • He explained that the precise solar positioning of a home is critical, requiring a real compass to find true south and a thorough on-site analysis of sun paths and shadows.
    • Lynov's class stressed that success requires bold, active participation, psychological awareness and a deep, intuitive connection to the land.

    On Day 7 of "Bio-Veda 2D > 3D BioTecture Draft and Build Class," aired on Nov. 28, Alosha Lynov, a builder specializing in sustainable homes, emphasizes that the first step is often the most critical. "We want to get maximum sunshine into our homes in the cold climate," he stated, advising that the common smartphone compass can be misleading.
    For accuracy, he insists on using a real compass and calculating the local magnetic declination, the angle between magnetic north and true north, a variable data point that can be sourced from official databases.
    In the quest for energy independence and lower utility bills, a growing movement of homeowners and builders is looking past high-tech gadgets and returning to a fundamental principle: the precise path of the sun. The secret to a naturally warm home in a cold climate, it turns out, isn't just about solar panels, but about solar positioning, a meticulous process that begins with finding "true south."
    As noted by BrightU.AI's Enoch, true south is the direction towards the geographic south pole, which is the fixed point where the Earth's axis of rotation intersects the surface. It is distinct from magnetic south, which is the direction a compass points and can vary based on your location.
    This session focuses on applying these skills to complex, real-world structures, reinforcing your learning through hands-on video tutorials that guide you in creating detailed architectural components. It is a masterclass in aligning your design with the sun's path to create a home that breathes, heats and cools with nature.
    The ideal orientation, according to Lynov, is generally within 10 degrees of true south. However, this isn't a rigid rule. He explained that a slight easterly tilt can be beneficial. "The greenhouse cools down overnight, so the morning's first rays of the sunlight will warm it up again," a principle he adapts from greenhouse design for home construction. This strategic orientation maximizes the weak winter sun's ability to heat thermal mass inside the home, reducing reliance on artificial heating.
    But the perfect angle on paper means nothing if winter sun is blocked. In colder regions, the sun hangs low. Lynov notes that at his 60-degree north latitude, the sun on the winter solstice is a mere 9 degrees above the horizon. At this angle, even a dense forest of leafless deciduous trees can cast a long, sun-blocking shadow. The solution is a combination of modern and old-school wisdom.
    Builders are using tools like the Sun Surveyor and Clinometer apps to project the sun's path and measure the angle of nearby obstacles. Yet, Lynov stressed that no app can replace on-the-ground experience. He recommended living on the land, even temporarily, to understand its unique microclimate. "No amount of internet data can compare to the real experience of being on the land," he advised, suggesting that the optimal design should be based on when the sun reliably shines, not just on the shortest day of the year.
    This holistic approach even influences aesthetic choices. Some designs paint walls with a diagonal transition from light to dark colors, a strategy that "mimics nature" by allowing the low winter sun to be absorbed by the darker, heat-retaining mass at the bottom.
    The ultimate goal is a symbiotic relationship with the environment. Instead of bulldozing a site flat, builders are encouraged to integrate existing healthy trees, sometimes even building around them. As Lynov concluded, the process is as much about practical calculation as it is about connection. He recommended spending time on the land, "lighting up a fire if you can" and trusting the intuitive messages that come, ensuring the home is not only energy-efficient but harmoniously placed within its landscape.
    Want to know more?

    If you want to learn at your own pace and start building your self-heating home on your own schedule, you can access the full course by owning your copy of the Bio-Veda 2D > 3D BioTecture Draft and Build Class Package.
    Upon purchase, you will get the Bio-Veda 2D > 3D BioTecture Draft and Build Class full course along with three additional free courses, including Life-supporting Off-The-Water-Grid, Hobbit Bunker Vault Course and Air-Crete and Super-Adobe Dome Home.
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    Beyond the stockpile: How to make your emergency food last when it matters most

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    Tags: emergency food, food stockpile, Food storage, food supply, homesteading, off grid, preparedness, prepper, prepper pantry, prepping, self-sufficient, SHTF, survival, survival foods, tips




    • When disaster strikes, simply having a lot of food isn't enough. Common problems include palate fatigue, nutritional imbalance, miscalculating daily calorie needs and food spoiling or being wasted through unmeasured consumption.
    • Start with a brutally honest inventory. List every item, including its servings, calories, protein/fat content and expiration date. Then, calculate the total calories your family would need each day, especially if performing hard labor, to see if your supply is truly sufficient for your goal.
    • Don't just hoard ingredients. Create a simple, rotating two-week meal plan. This ensures nutritional balance and fights boredom. Crucially, you must practice eating from your stockpile for a few days to identify and fix issues with taste, energy and preparation before an emergency.
    • One of the fastest ways to run out of food is by using unmeasured portions. Treat your food supply like a budget by measuring servings and tracking everything that is consumed. This builds discipline and prevents small shortages from becoming major crises.
    • In an emergency, cooking uses precious fuel and water. Use one-pot meals, rocket stoves, or solar cookers to save resources. Finally, supplement your stockpile with other food sources like backyard chickens, container gardens, or foraging to add variety and extend the life of your stored food.

    You've done the work. The shelves are lined with rice, beans and canned goods. Buckets of oats and pasta are stacked neatly.
    Your pantry is a testament to your foresight, a fortress against uncertainty. It feels like you're prepared for anything.
    But here is a reality many dedicated preppers eventually confront: a full pantry does not automatically equal long-term security. The true test isn't how much food you have, but how you manage it.
    Without a clear strategy, a six-month supply can dwindle to a three-week rationing crisis. The key to resilience lies not just in accumulation, but in intelligent consumption.
    Why a full pantry isn't always a smart pantry

    Stockpiling is only the first step. Several common pitfalls can quickly deplete even the most impressive supplies.
    These aren't failures of effort, but often of planning, focusing on quantity over long-term usability:

    • Palate fatigue – Eating the same meals repeatedly can severely impact morale, especially for children. When people start skipping meals out of boredom, it leads to waste and nutritional gaps.
    • Nutritional imbalance – A stockpile heavy on carbohydrates like rice and pasta but light on protein and fats will leave you feeling full but drained of energy, hindering your ability to perform essential physical tasks.
    • Calorie miscalculations – According to BrightU.AI's Enoch, an adult may need between 1,800 to 2,500 calories per day, with needs increasing significantly during hard labor like hauling water or chopping wood. Three hundred pounds of food might sound like a lot, but if it's low in calories, it may not meet your family’s energy requirements.
    • Spoilage and waste – Without proper storage and preservation knowledge, food can spoil, rendering it useless. Furthermore, untracked consumption, even if it's just an extra scoop here, a second helping there, can add up, causing supplies to run out weeks ahead of schedule.

    The solution is to develop a plan now, while there is still time to adjust and experiment.
    A clear, practiced management plan is key to making the most of your food stockpile

    Here's how to ensure your stockpile works smarter, not just harder.
    Take a brutally honest inventory
    The first step is to move from estimation to exact calculation. Go through every bucket, bin and can.
    Tally up not just the number of items, but the specifics:

    • Total number of servings
    • Calories per serving
    • Protein and fat content
    • Expiration dates

    Organize this information in a spreadsheet or a chart, breaking it down into categories like grains, proteins and fats. This will reveal surpluses and deficiencies.
    Next, calculate the daily caloric needs for each person in your household, factoring in potential physical labor. Multiply this by the number of people and the number of days you wish to be prepared for. This simple math is the most reliable way to know if your supply is truly sufficient.
    Build a realistic meal plan
    Don’t just hoard ingredients; plan meals. The goal is to create a rotating menu that is satisfying, easy to prepare and nutritionally balanced over time.
    Develop a basic two-week meal rotation to avoid repetitive eating.
    A simple example could include oatmeal with powdered milk for breakfast, rice with canned chicken and dehydrated vegetables for lunch, and pasta with canned meat and tomato powder for dinner. Snacks could include trail mix, crackers with peanut butter, or dried fruit.
    It is crucial to test this plan before you encounter emergencies.
    Eat from your stockpile for a few days to identify issues with boredom, energy levels, or preparation. This trial run allows you to tweak your ingredients and meal balance before an emergency strikes.
    Practice portion control and meticulous tracking
    One of the fastest ways to deplete a stockpile is through unmeasured serving sizes.
    Start treating your food supply like a budget. Measure portions and track daily consumption for every family member. A simple whiteboard or clipboard in the pantry can serve as a log.
    This practice encourages discipline and ensures everyone is on the same page. By tracking in real-time, you can spot trends and adjust consumption early, preventing a small shortfall from becoming a major crisis.
    Employ smart, efficient cooking techniques
    In an emergency, every meal costs more than just food; it consumes precious fuel and water.
    Optimize your resources by using efficient cooking methods:

    • One-pot meals minimize cleanup and fuel use.
    • Rocket stoves are highly efficient and can be built from simple materials.
    • Solar cookers provide free, sustainable slow-cooking once constructed.
    • Thermal cookers allow food to continue cooking without using additional fuel.

    Avoid recipes that require extensive baking or large amounts of fuel unless you have a dedicated, sustainable off-grid solution. Your cooking methods must be as resilient as your food supply.
    Supplement your stockpile strategically
    Even the best-stocked pantry has limits. Creating supplemental food sources provides balance, variety and reduces dependency on stored goods.
    Start small with manageable projects:

    • If space allows, consider raising chickens for a steady supply of eggs.
    • Grow lettuce, herbs and green onions in windowsill containers.
    • Learn to identify and safely harvest local edible wild plants, such as berries and greens.
    • Connect with neighbors to trade excess goods, fostering community resilience.

    The more diverse your food sources, the longer and more comfortably your core stockpile will last. Long-term sustainability is the ultimate goal.
    A well-stocked pantry provides the foundation for emergency preparedness, but a clear, practiced management plan helps ensure true survival during an emergency. By taking these steps, you can transform your stockpile from a static collection of food into a dynamic, long-lasting lifeline.
    Don't wait for a crisis to figure it out. Practice now, refine your system and ensure your family is truly ready.
    Watch the video below as Health Ranger Mike Adams and guest Stefan Verstappen discuss community prepping and survival wisdom.

    This video is from the Health Ranger Report channel on Brighteon.com.
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    The Best Long-Lasting Protein Sources for a Crisis

    Planning a survival stockpile can be a financial and logistical nightmare. It doesn’t take long before we realize that building that stockpile is going to be an expensive proposition. Regardless of how carefully we try to budget, it is challenging to make it work.
    For many, the financial burden of building a stockpile forces them to seek out ways of reducing their financial outlay at any cost. Unfortunately, that cost might just end up being their health, especially if they don’t stockpile the right things.
    More than anything, what I see people trying to do, in order to save money, is stock up on carbohydrates, while cutting back on proteins. But both are equally important to a survival diet.
    When nutritionists talk about “proper diet”, we usually hear them talking about micronutrients, things like Omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants. Basically, things the rest of us don’t really understand. Listening to them, you might think that those micronutrients are all we need, that there is no need for macronutrients. But a survival diet has to focus on the macronutrients, even if we ignore the micronutrients.
    There are three macronutrients. We need to understand what they are and what they do, in order to put a realistic survival diet together. These three nutrients are:
    #1. Carbohydrates (carbs)

    Simple sugars are the fuel that our bodies run on, providing the necessary energy for our body’s muscles to move.
    We get those simple sugars from the carbs and complex sugars that we eat (white sugar is a complex sugar).
    Digestion starts in the mouth, with our teeth breaking food up and our saliva attacking those carbs and breaking them down to simple sugars. A survival diet should be 50% to 60% carbohydrates.
    #2. Fats

    The problem with carbohydrates is that they break down into those simple sugars quickly. Therefore are consumed quickly.
    Once that happens, the individual “hits the wall” and is suddenly without energy. That’s where fats come in. They too are broken down into simple sugars, but it takes much longer than it does for carbs.
    So, when the sugars from the carbs run out, the sugars from the fats take over. This gives us a one-two punch of energy. A survival diet should contain somewhere between 25% to 35% fats, mostly unsaturated fats (vegetable fats).
    #3. Proteins

    Of the three macronutrients, proteins are the only one we eat for a purpose other than providing energy.
    While it is possible for proteins to be broken down into simple sugars, the process is much more complex, so the body only does it in emergencies.
    Rather, proteins are the basic building-blocks of life, as all cells are made up out of proteins. Even DNA, the genetic code, is made up of proteins. Since the body is constantly making new cells, it needs a constant source of proteins. If it doesn’t have it, it will cannibalize itself to get those proteins. A survival diet should contain from 10% to 20% proteins.
    Selecting Your Proteins

    There are two problems with proteins, from the viewpoint of building a survival stockpile. The first is that they are generally the most expensive food we buy and the second is that they are the hardest foods to preserve.
    Meat, where most of our proteins come from, naturally has a higher bacterial count than any other food source. That bacteria must be killed, for the meat to successfully be preserved.
    Nevertheless, these are problems that we must overcome, in order to have a healthy survival diet. Fortunately, there are many methods which have been successfully used for preserving meat for centuries, all of which are available for us today.
    There are also sources of protein available to us, other than animal proteins. By mixing our stockpile so that we have both animal proteins and other food sources which contain protein, we can build a stockpile that we can afford, while providing us with the nutrition that our bodies need.
    Homemade Jerky

    Jerky is nothing more than spiced, dried meat. But the most important part of that jerky, besides the meat itself, is salt.
    Salt is a natural preservative, and absolutely essential to making jerky safe for storage.
    Making your own saves you money and gives you the opportunity to make sure that it has ample salt, so as to protect the meat. Excess salt can always be rinsed off, before use.
    You also want to store homemade jerky in airtight containers, with oxygen and moisture absorbers added. The containers need to be strong enough to make it impossible for rats to chew through them and get to the meat stored inside.
    Salt Fish

    Salt fish is kind of the fish equivalent of jerky, made in much the same way and with a large amount of salt. If anything, salt fish has more salt used in making it, than jerky does. This preserves it well. As with jerky, you’ll probably need to make your own.
    Canned Meats

    Canned meat is generally cheaper than fresh cuts of meat.
    One of the reasons for this, is that canned meat is usually made from muscles of the animal which are tough and are therefore not usable for steaks and roasts.
    The canning process provides ample opportunity to tenderize this meat and make it edible.
    As with any other canned product, canned meats will last virtually forever. While they may not look very attractive when they come out of the can, they are nutritious and healthy to eat. Having your meat in cans also acts as portion control, helping you to ration out your food and make it last longer.
    TVP (Textured Vegetable Protein)

    Textured vegetable protein is a meat substitute, made purely out of plant products, mostly soy. It is made to take on the texture and flavor of different types of meat.
    While it is not exactly the same texture or flavor, most people won’t recognize the difference in a casserole or other dish, if they are not told.
    Beans

    Beans have long been used as a source of protein. All sorts of legumes can be eaten, supplementing the protein received from animals. In many poorer cultures today, beans are the main source of protein, due to cost, rather than meat.
    The nice thing about beans is that they are sold already dried, making it extremely easy to package them for long-term storage.
    As with any other dry food, the major problem is packing them in airtight packaging, with oxygen absorbers and in a container which is strong enough to keep rodents out. That can be done by putting them in aluminized Mylar bags, inside of five-gallon buckets. Stored this way, they will keep for at least 20 years.
    Nuts

    Nuts have also been used as a survival protein source for centuries. In the early days of the American colonies, it was not uncommon to bury barrels and casks of nuts to preserve them for winter or other hard times. Most nuts keep well, in the shell, as long as rodents can be kept away from them.
    All types of nuts can be turned into butters, not just peanut butter. They all provide a considerable amount of protein, in addition to being a comfort food.
    Cheese

    While cheese is harder to store for prolonged periods of time, it is possible. Actually, the making of cheese came from a desire to convert milk into storable products. Properly stored, cheese can actually last a considerable amount of time. Even when mold grows on it, the moldy edge of the cheese can be cut off, leaving perfectly good cheese for you to eat.
    To preserve cheese for a prolonged period of time, triple dip it in wax (paraffin), allowing it to harden between each dipping. Check each dipping carefully, seeking for any pinholes in it, which might flow through. These must be sealed to help ensure that the cheese will keep.
    Amaranth

    Grains aren’t normally thought of as a good source of protein, but amaranth defies that definition. This amazing grain has 26 grams of protein per cup, the highest of any grain. It is the only grain which is considered a complete protein source, because it contains all of the essential amino acids.
    Meat Products to Avoid

    Sometimes, it’s not just what you do that matters, but what you don’t do. Some protein sources, especially animal proteins, may not keep for prolonged periods of time, even though they are supposedly “preserved”. You have to watch out for them.
    Most of what we know as deli meats or cold cuts originated as “cured meats”. They were a way of taking meat from the animal, which may not otherwise be used, and turning it into usable meat, through the process of curing.
    In addition to being preserved by curing, the process also serves to tenderize these meats.
    The problem today though, is that what are sold as cured meats or cold cuts, aren’t cured in the same way as olden times. So they are not properly preserved and will not last for a prolonged period of time, unless you can them, in addition to being cured.
    The other meat preserving process which is not done like in the olden days, is smoking. What is sold as “smoked meat” today is cold smoked to give it the smoke flavor. But it is not preserved. That requires hot smoking. So, unless you are going to hot smoke your own meats, don’t stockpile smoked meats. Even then, your hot smoked meats will not last as long as meats which are canned or made into jerky.
    A Final Note About Fish

    Of all the sources of food in the wild, the most abundant is fish. I don’t care where you go, you’re going to need water, and if you find water, there’s a really good chance that there will be fish swimming in it. You should always be ready to harvest those fish, providing yourself with not only food, but specifically with animal protein.
    I was surprised to find out that of all the types of animal protein eaten in the world today, fish is the most common. I was expecting it to be chicken. But fish beats chicken by far. Part of that is the ready abundance of fish in the world’s oceans, providing food to us, virtually for free.
    Your survival plan should include some means of harvesting whatever fish are available, wherever you are, and making them part of your diet. This means more than just having two little hooks, a bit of line and two lone weights. You need enough fishing gear to keep you fed for the long run, even considering the amount of fishing gear that often goes over the side and is lost forever.

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    Part of your pantry should be dedicated to "survival" beverages. Here are recommendations of what you can stockpile for long-term survival.
    Water

    To stay hydrated and maintain oral and personal hygiene during emergencies, water is the first survival beverage that comes to mind. Determine basic water needs by listing each household member's daily water requirement (including pets) – to stay hydrated and do oral and personal hygiene.
    Add supplemental water requirements to cook food, wash clothes and other personal items, clean the home, water the garden plants and so on.
    Learn about the best emergency water storage containers for your home, even if you are space-constrained, and how best to store this essential resource. (Related: Prepper storage guides: Which containers you should use to store water for stockpiling.)
    Other emergency water options for your everyday carry (EDC), go-bags and vehicle are the following:

    • Boxed water, which you can buy packaged in 12-pack, 24-pack and 32-pack sizes, comes in recyclable packaging.


    • Canned water, although pricey, has a 50-year shelf life. Packed in cans made of corrosion-resistant aluminum and designed to withstand conditions between 38 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit, canned water is ideal for keeping in your vehicle and repurposing.


    • Bagged water, which is also expensive, comes in convenient package sizes, doesn't degrade or leak, is easy to store, has a long shelf life and withstands extreme temperatures.

    Coffee

    This beverage is a much-loved drink – with so many types and methods for brewing it that even the most seasoned coffee experts would have trouble listing them all. Studies have shown that this ancient beverage is more "friend" than "foe." (Related: Enjoy that cup of Joe: Here are science-backed health benefits of CAFFEINE.")
    When used responsibly, four representative groups of its micronutrients – caffeine, chlorogenic acid, diterpenes and trigonelline – provide many benefits to your brain, body and general well-being. These chemical compounds have been found to possess biological activities, including anti-microbial, anti-proliferative and antioxidant effects.
    Scientifically proven benefits aside, coffee can be considered an "essential survival beverage" and serve as a "vital ally in survival situations."
    To retain the best quality in both whole bean and ground coffee, you may need to repackage your beans. Only use (and invest in) canisters with an airtight seal, specifically designed for coffee storage. Store your coffee stock in a cool, dark place away from heat, light and moisture.
    Tea

    Tea is part of many traditions from all over the world with its endless variations and flavors. Having been practiced for over 2,000 years, drinking tea has been regarded as a "health-promoting habit."
    There are two major types of teas you can stock in your pantry. "True tea" is made from the leaves of the plant Camellia sinensis – black tea, green tea, oolong tea, pu-erh tea, white tea and yellow tea. (Related: 6 Primary types of tea and their science-backed health benefits.)
    And there are herbal teas, also known as "tisanes," which are made using a combination of bark, flowers, leaves and spices of non-tea plants. (Related: Why people love tea: A look at some herbal tea recipes for mild depression.)
    A review published in the Journal of Food Chemistry linked the promising health benefits of tea to its different phenolic components – mainly catechins, flavonoids and tannins. (Related: 8 Tips to help you manage anxiety naturally plus herbal tea recipes for anxiety relief.)
    Tea polyphenol catechins, especially in green tea, are believed to exert protective effects against conditions and diseases, such as arteriosclerosis, cancer, diabetes, neurodegenerative diseases, obesity and even tooth decay. These tea components have also exhibited antibacterial, anti-viral and hepatoprotective properties.
    Phenolic flavonoids are in particularly high concentrations in tea and its habitual intake has been associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.
    Organic coconut water

    Dubbed by the Hawaiians as the "dew from the heavens," fresh coconut water is a naturally sweet and hydrating drink from young, green or "tender coconuts" – fat-free, low-calorie (compared to mature coconuts), rich in nutrients like amino acids, glucose, essential electrolytes (calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium) and vitamins.
    Also referred to as nature's "water of life," its nutrient benefits rapidly deteriorate once exposed to air and warm temperatures. The good news is that fresh coconut water can be freeze-dried into coconut water powder to lock in its powerful nutrients, which support healthy immune function, metabolism and proper hydration.
    Coconut water powder has a longer shelf life and can be kept for three years from manufacture when properly stored in an odor-free area at 60-80 Fahrenheit and less than 70 percent humidity. Your product will absorb moisture if left open and exposed to air so keep it in air-tight containers. If you want to keep it in the freezer, pack it in quality freezer bags.
    Non-dairy milk, such as organic coconut milk

    As the coconut matures, which takes around 10-12 months, some of the coconut water remains while the rest ripens into the solid white flesh known as coconut meat, which is gathered, grated and pressed to create or extract coconut milk.
    Coconut milk has an impressive nutritional profile. Studies indicate coconut milk is a rich source of electrolytes (calcium, copper, magnesium, manganese and potassium), iron, protein and healthy fats – particularly medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), which have been shown to enhance exercise endurance, maintain healthy fluid balance and support overall health. There is a lot of research into the powerful science-backed health benefits of coconut milk.
    For long-term storage with no major loss of nutrients, raw coconut milk can be spray-dried or dehydrated using heat to powder form. Consider buying certified USDA organic coconut milk powder, non-GMO, gluten-free, dairy-free, glyphosate-tested, laboratory-verified and only lightly sweetened with organic rice maltodextrin, it contains no additives or preservatives.
    For longer shelf life and to keep your product as a ready-to-use fine powder, store it in a cool, dry area with temperatures of 78-86 Fahrenheit.
    Organic coconut milk powder is a great choice for anyone seeking a reliable source of plant-based nutrients. Perfect as a gluten-free and dairy-free vegan creamer for your morning coffee, organic coconut milk powder dissolves quickly when stirred in hot water. It may soon become your favorite ingredient for your curries, smoothies, soups and more.
    Alcohol

    Alcohol can be used as a valuable bartering item. It can help alleviate stress in the middle of disaster (when consumed moderately), and it has many survival uses. It can be used to boost morale, clean a gun, cook an egg, disinfect, eliminate fungus, fuel a lamp and stove, kill mold and weeds, reduce anxiety, repel bugs, soothe mouth pain, start a fire, suppress cough, treat a cold and more.
    During your prepping journey, it’s really up to you and your family to determine whether these should be incorporated into your stockpile (and the appropriate quantities to store), as well as any other beverages to consider stockpiling.
    Learn about the best time to drink coffee by watching the following video.

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