prep your pantry for hurricane season with these healthy non-perishable options

With September right around the corner, hurricane season (and pantry stocking season) is upon us. You can still stay committed to your health goals with these nutrient-packed, shelf-stable, tasty storm season staples. Gone are the days of living off of peanut butter and white bread. Thankfully, healthier pantry items are becoming more readily available in stores and online. 

Packaged foods can often contain poor quality or synthetic ingredients, extra additives and preservatives, so when choosing items to keep in stock, aim for:

• Quality ingredients in order to increase the nutritional value 
• Natural foods with limited to additives and preservatives
• Protein-packed sources to increase satiety and stabilize energy 
• Sweet treats made with natural or unrefined sugars ​

Be sure to stock up on some of these nutritious options: 

SALTY
Siete grain-free chips
Cauliflower pretzels
Canned olives
Simple Mills crackers and pita chips
Himalayan salt popcorn with avocado or olive oil
Cassava chips

PROTEIN
Grass-fed beef jerky sticks
Nuts
Crunchy chickpeas
Beans
Nut butter
Canned wild salmon or tuna
Blender Bombs
Pumpkin seeds
Hemp seeds

SWEET
Thunderbird or Lara date bars
Raw honey
Dried fruit
Apple sauce
Dark chocolate
Simple mills cookies
Siete grain-free cookies
Goji berries
Tahini

​HYDRATING
Coconut water
Pressed juices
Mineral water
Coconut milk
Electrolyte tablets/powder
Single serve, non-perishable almond, hemp, flax, oat or rice milk 

​NOURISHING
Power provisions soup/bone broth
Greens powder
Vacuum-sealed beets

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The good news is that if you end up not using these items this season, they make great snacks for school, the office or on-the-go. For more ideas on how to stock your pantry with nutrient-dense, nonperishable foods, email [email protected]. ​