Description
THIS KIT CONTAINS 40 PAILS.
Each Pail contains 285 servings consisting of the following:
Rolled Oats: 5 lbs
White Rice: 4 lbs
Millet: 4 lbs
Garbanzo Beans: 3 lbs
Green Lentils: 3 lbs
Black Beans: 2 lbs
Pinto Beans: 2 lbs
Quinoa: 2 lbs
EnerFood Green Superfood Powder: 7/8 lb
Chia Seeds: 1.5 lbs
Fermented Miso Powder: 1/4 lb
Cajun Spice Mix: 1/16 lb
Total weight: 27.75 lbs
Dimensions: 13″ H x 13″ W x 16″ D
Basic Information & Preparation Instructions (Menus and instructions in each pail):
ROLLED OATS: 5 lbs
Oats are highly nutritious and are rich in fiber. The special form of fiber in oats is itself rich in beta-glucans, a kind of fiber with important cholesterol and blood sugar balancing as well as immune enhancing benefits. Oats are also rich in protein, vitamins and minerals. They are versatile in that you can cook them or just soak them for 20-30 minutes before eating them. Soaking oats with raisins or other dried fruit creates a very tasty breakfast.
Basic Preparation: You can prepare rolled oats simply by covering and soaking ½ cup of rolled oats in about 1 cup of water or milk for 15 minutes. Once soaked they are ready to eat. Alternatively boil 1½ cups of water and add one ½ cup of rolled oats. Cover, reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until it reaches the consistency you like for oatmeal.
WHITE RICE: 4 lbs
Basic Preparation: Combine ½ cup of rice in a pan with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, turn heat down to simmer and cook until soft. Add water during cooking as needed to prevent burning your rice. Do not stir during cooking since that will result in a mushy consistency. Combine with your favorite bean to make a complete meal or eat by itself. Some chefs recommend rinsing grains and beans before cooking.
MILLET: 4 lbs
Millet is another healthy grain that is less well known in the west but which is gaining in popularity. It has been enjoyed as a staple for hundreds of years in both Africa and certain regions of India. Millet is one of the few grains that is considered to have an alkaline effect on the body, a fact that is gaining recognition in many nutritional circles which consider that an alkaline body is less likely to succumb to disease. Millet is rich in amino acids, minerals, B vitamins and other important phytonutrients. It is particularly rich in phosphorous, a mineral that is crucial for the rebuilding of cell membranes and of the nervous system . It also has a high amino acid content.
Basic Preparation: Combine ½ cup of millet in a pan with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, turn heat down to simmer and cook until soft. Add water during cooking as needed to prevent burning your millet. Do not stir during cooking since that will result in a mushy consistency. Combine with your favorite bean to make a complete meal or eat by itself. Millet can be eaten for breakfast also as a porridge style dish. Some chefs recommend rinsing grains and beans before cooking.
GARBANZO BEANS: 3 lbs
Garbanzo Beans have high nutritional content, namely fiber, protein, trace minerals, vitamins, fatty acids, antioxidant rich phytochemicals and folates. Garbanzos, probably because of their high fiber and nutrient dense nature, give a feeling of fullness that prevents overeating. Garbanzos are high in fiber and many studies have shown how fiber assists in the balance of excess blood fats, cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
Basic Preparation: Combine ½ cup of garbanzos in a pan with 2 cups of water. Allow to soak for a minimum of 20 minutes or overnight. The garbanzos will absorb the water. Rinse and pour off rinse water. Add 2 more cups of fresh water, bring to a boil, turn heat down to simmer and cook until soft, normally 20 minutes to ½ hour. You can also cook for 4 or more hours in a crock pot. Alternatively you can rinse the garbanzos twice daily, drain and allow to sprout for 3 days. Eat sprouts as a salad vegetable. If cooking add water during the cooking process as needed to prevent burning your garbanzos.
GREEN LENTILS: 3 lbs
Lentils are also a food with a high nutritional content. As with most beans and pulses, lentils are high in fiber, which help s balance blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Lentils are also are rich in beneficial antioxidants, folates, protein, minerals and B vitamins. One mineral that is especially rich in lentils is magnesium, an important mineral that helps relax arteries and thus benefit cardiovascular health. Another important mineral well represented in lentils is potassium, a crucial mineral involved in the cell’s absorption of nutrients and release of waste. Lentils can be easily soaked overnight and then rinsed twice daily for 2-3 days until they sprout. In this form no cooking is needed and the lentils can be added to salads or sandwiches.
Basic Preparation: Combine ½ cup of lentils in a pan with 2 cups of water. Allow to soak for a minimum of 20 minutes or overnight. The lentils will absorb the water. Rinse and pour off rinse water. Add 2 more cups of fresh water, bring to a boil, turn heat down to simmer and cook until soft, normally 20 minutes to ½ hour. You can also cook for 4 or more hours in a crock-pot. Alternatively you can rinse the lentils twice daily, drain and allow to sprout for 3 days. Eat sprouts as a salad vegetable. If cooking add water during the cooking process as needed to prevent burning your lentils.
BLACK BEANS: 2 lbs
Black Beans have a special kind of fiber that the colon uses to produce butyric acid, a fatty acid that the cells of the colon uses to fuel their activity and maintain proper intestinal transit time. Sufficient fiber intake is crucial to good intestinal health. Black beans are rich in fiber, beneficial antioxidants, folates, protein, minerals and B vitamins.
Basic Preparation: Combine ½ cup of black beans in a pan with 2 cups of water. Allow to soak overnight. The black beans will absorb the water. Rinse and pour off rinse water. Add 2 more cups of fresh water, bring to a boil, turn heat down to simmer and cook until soft, normally 1 hour or more. You can also cook for 4 or more hours in a crock pot. Add water during the cooking process as needed to prevent burning your black beans.
PINTO BEANS: 2 lbs
Pinto Beans are high in fiber, which helps balance blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Pinto beans are also rich in beneficial antioxidants, folates, protein, minerals and B vitamins. One mineral that is especially rich in molybdenum that helps detox sulfites from the body. They also contain good iron content, a mineral that needs replenishing regularly. Other important minerals in pinto beans that are cofactors in the production of a very potent antioxidant, Superoxide Dismutase are copper and manganese. Pintos are particularly high in protein too.
Basic Preparation: Combine ½ cup of pinto beans in a pan with 2 cups of water. Allow to soak overnight. The pinto beans will absorb the water. Rinse and pour off rinse water. Add 2 more cups of fresh water, bring to a boil, turn heat down to simmer and cook until soft, normally 1 hour or more. You can also cook for 4 or more hours in a crock pot. Add water during the cooking process as needed to prevent burning your pinto beans.
QUINOA: 2 lbs
Quinoa is a nutty south American supergrain that is rich in amino acids (protein) as well as many other nutrients. What sets quinoa apart from other grains is that it is a complete protein. It is also high in mineral content, especially manganese, magnesium, phosphorous, copper and iron amongst others. Quinoa is also rich in phytochemicals that act as antioxidants in the body. A diet containing frequent portions of whole grains has been shown to contribute to a reduced risk for a large number of health conditions as part of a healthy lifestyle.
Basic Preparation: Combine ½ cup of quinoa in a pan with 1cup of water. Bring to a boil, turn heat down to simmer and cook until soft. Add water during cooking as needed to prevent burning your quinoa. Do not stir during cooking since that will result in a mushy consistency. Combine with your favorite bean to make a complete meal or eat by itself. Quinoa can also be eaten for breakfast as a porridge style dish. Some chefs recommend rinsing grains and beans before cooking.
ENERFOOD GREEN SUPERFOOD POWDER: 7/8 lb
Enerfood, our award winning greens product Enerfood was a must for the pail, since it 100% Organic and contains powerful nutrition for better health, energy and immune system support. It is not just us that think so. Enerfood was Voted BEST SUPERFOOD by Natural News!
Basic Preparation: As a food supplement combine 1 tsp of Enerfood with 8oz of water or 1 tbsp with 16oz water. Shake well and drink. You can also combine with fruit and juices to make a delicious smoothie.
CHIA SEED: 1.5 lbs
Chia itself is considered a superfood. It has an optimal balance of Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids as well as being a superb source of vegetable based protein. Chia is hydrophilic in nature. It absorbs much more water than most other foods, leaving you feeling full and allowing your body to absorb nutrition more slowly.
Basic Preparation: Eat dry as a snack and drink water. The chia will absorb the water and help keep you hydrated.
FERMENTED MISO POWDER: 1/4 lb
This organic fermented vegetable stock is easily rehydrated with water and added to your beans or grains just prior to turning off the heat . Once added, remove pot from heat and allow this final liquid to be absorbed into the grains or mix with the beans. Miso is a great buttery and salty stock alternative that is rich in Vitamin B12 and minerals.
Basic Preparation: Combine 1 tsp of miso with 1 cup of hot water. Mix well and stir to dissolve. Add to your bean and grain dishes once cooked as a flavorful and nutritious stock!
CAJUN SPICE MIX: 1/8 lb
This tasty little blend adds some zest to your stored foods. When you prepare your beans or lentils, you can add some Cajun spice to the pot to give some clean warming flavor. It contains black pepper, cayenne, sea salt, garlic, onion and paprika.
Basic Preparation: Add ¼ tsp or more to your bean and grain dishes once cooked as a delicious truly natural source of flavor.y natural source of flavor.
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