Food to stock up in quarantine
With the increase in cases of the Covid-19 virus, the quarantine has been extended in many parts of the world, so at this time it is essential to stay at home and try to guide all efforts to preserve physical and mental health, good spirits and optimism. The old saying goes “full belly, happy heart”, so a good diet is a good way to help us feel better.
There are many foods that we can obtain for our reserve and the idea is that in these times we can be as smart as possible for the use of economic resources, know what we are going to buy, so here we offer you a list of those products that we consider the best to stock up in times of quarantine:
The whole bean family
This is one of the classic options in these cases: beans and rice are super durable, so you don’t have to cook them quickly. In addition, each country has its own types of favorite grains and beans, there is a huge variety and each one with its different names, which can be prepared in different ways and with different accompaniments. It will be your main ally on the food list. Consider buying some lentils, chiricano beans, beans, peas, among others.
Canned Products
When it comes to preservation, canned products have an incredible advantage, most products have an expiration date of months or even years after they are produced, so you won’t have to worry about that. This group includes the grains mentioned above, and seafood products such as tuna or sardines, preferably preserved in water or oil for example, which are usually inexpensive and can help you accompany any meal in a very healthy way.
Animal protein
It’s often common in the diets of people who aren’t vegetarians, so you won’t be surprised by its presence on this list. These foods can be kept excellently in the freezer even for months, if you have the space you can buy from white, red or pink meat, whatever is best for your tastes.
Eggs and dairy products
The kings of practicality, eggs work for almost any food and can be made in many ways, and properly refrigerated they can last for weeks. On the other hand, in dairy products we do not refer, for example, to powdered or long-lasting liquid milk marked with the acronym “UHT” and some “hard” cheeses whose consistency makes them last long enough (such as Parmesan).
Fruits, vegetables and legumes
Obviously we cannot leave this section aside, here for many the best way to preserve these foods is by freezing them, for example, some fruits such as peaches and frozen strawberries can be used to be blended and used in smoothies. Salads that are already packaged and are at low temperatures can also be an option, they can last for days or weeks if they are also frozen.
Nuts
Last but not least, nuts such as peanuts, pistachios, hazelnuts, walnuts, and almonds are good choices, prunes and corn for popcorn are usually a good snack that preserves wonderfully for weeks.
Here is a list of products that you can consider buying and that can help you have a balanced diet during this quarantine.
