High Protein Survival Foods

Protein is an extremely important element in the human diet, and it should be at the top of your list of survival foods. Proteins are necessary for practically every cellular activity in the body. Consisting of amino acids, proteins can’t always be synthesized by humans. Some amino acids must be obtained from the foods we eat and the liquids we drink. In times of famine, the amino acids in proteins are especially important because the body can turn them into glucose to be used for fuel. Otherwise, the body would start feeding on its own muscle tissue.

When you’re planning your stash of emergency foods and survival foods, be sure to include lots of foods that are rich in proteins. Of course, you might have a fair amount of meat in your freezer, but without electricity, the meat won’t last long. Keep plenty of high protein foods on hand that have a long shelf life.

High protein foods that store well without refrigeration

Canned chicken

Canned BBQ

Canned beef stew

Canned tuna

Canned salmon

Canned shrimp

Canned clams

Canned oysters

Canned crabmeat

Canned sardines

Canned chili

Canned Vienna sausages

Canned ham spread

Canned pork and beans

Canned black beans

Canned kidney beans

Canned pinto beans

Canned chili beans

Canned garbanzo beans

Canned milk

Powdered eggs

Potted meat

Dried beans

Dried peas

Lentils

Summer sausage

Spam

Salt-cured country ham

Nuts

Peanut butter

Jerky

Beef sticks

Pepperoni sticks

Protein powder

Powdered milk