This is my top ten list of items that I would like to have on my storage in case I have to stay home or get stuck somewhere during a natural disaster or an emergency.

1. Gourmet food buckets. The gourmet food buckets are similar to the military’s MRE meals. Just add water then voilà, you have a great  tasting meal. It comes with delicious assorted meals like, beef stroganoff, teriyaki chicken, soups and lasagna. I am confident that once you try one that you will be a believer as well.
2. Whole wheat. Besides the fact that you can use whole wheat for making bread, pasta, bagels, crackers, cakes, and muffins, they also have a lot of health benefits. They help reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome, lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes, lessens chronic inflammation and reduces the risk of childhood asthma just to name a few benefits.
3. Beans and legumes. They are great source of protein and you can sprout some of them and eat the sprout as a salad.
4. Nuts. They are great for snacks. Rich in energy, protein, packed with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and much discussed omega-3 fatty acids.
5. Dried fruits.
6. Honey. Not only a sweetener but also offers incredible antiseptic, antioxidant and cleansing properties for our body and health.
7. Water.
8. Olive or vegetable oil.
9. Rice.
10. Chocolate. It is very nutritious and I found that it is a great stress reliever.