Rice and Beans, A Survival Combination

 

Rice is rich in starch, an excellent source of energy. Rice also has iron, vitamin B and protein. Beans are rich in protein, and contain a good amount of iron and other necessary minerals, and the consumption of the two in tandem provides all the essential amino acids. It is no wonder that this combination is a staple of many diets throughout the world.

Although you will likely add other additional ingredients with rice and beans, having just…

(2) 5-gallon pails of white rice
(4) 5-gallon pails of pinto beans

…will provide 140 days of ‘survival’ calories. That’s technically more than 4 months worth of food!

Sure, you won’t want to eat rice and beans every day, and the recommended practice for building an extra store of food for survival preparedness is to ‘buy what you eat and eat what you store‘

However, it is also wise to consider securing a basic supply of rice and beans, properly packed and stored for long term storage, so that you will have a ready inventory of ‘fall-back’ food storage. It is cheap, healthy enough, and will last for many years if stored well.

There are lots and lots of other food items and spices that can be easily and tastily added to rice and beans, making it a very good base for meals – a base that could technically sustain you even if that’s all you had to eat.

Consider buying yourself some bulk rice and beans, and learn how to store them properly for effective long term storage, just in case.

White Rice – Calories
640 calories per cup (dry)
3,200 calories per pound
96,000 calories in a 5 gallon pail (about 30 pounds), 48 survival days

White Rice – Nutrition per cup (cooked)
Fat (0.4 grams)
Carbohydrates (45 grams)
Fiber (0.6 grams)
Protein (4 grams)

Very low in saturated fat
No cholesterol
Very low in sodium
Very low in sugar
High in manganese

Pinto Beans – Calories

245 calories per cup
750 calories per pound
22,700 calories in a 5 gallon pail (about 30 pounds), 11 survival days

Pinto Beans – Nutrition per cup serving
Fat (1 gram)
Carbohydrates (45 grams)
Fiber (15 grams)
Protein (15 grams)

Very low in saturated fat
No cholesterol
Very low in sodium
Very low in sugar
Very high in dietary fiber
High in manganese
High in phosphorus

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