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Put together nutritious meals, even when access to refrigeration or electric appliances is unavailable for days or weeks.  \nTry To Keep a Normal Routine  \nContinue to eat at regular times, choose nutritious foods that cover a variety of food groups, and include a mixture of colors.  \nUse Portable Equipment Safely  \nCamping, gas, or outdoor grills are useful for preparing meals when the power is out. Be sure to use these safely.  \nMeal Planning Without Electricity  \nVisit  [MyPlate.gov](MyPlate.gov) and use the model to help plan meals based on food groups. Also, see meal ideas below that do not require power.  \nEat Perishables First  \nIf the power is not returning for several hours or days, plan to eat perishable foods first and nonperishable foods later. Refer to power outage materials to learn how long foods can be stored and how to use ice packs and coolers to extend the time foods can remain at safe temperatures.  \nUse Clean Water  \nWash hands before preparing food and wash fresh fruits and vegetables before eating. During a power outage, drinking water should still be available. But if it is not, use bottles or jugs of water.  \nCook Small To Avoid Leftovers  \nWhen refrigerators and freezers are not working, plan to cook in small batches, as leftovers cannot be saved unless power returns soon after making a recipe.  \nAvoid opening multiple containers of canned or bottled foods, as many of these foods become perishable once opened.  \nUniversity of Illinois Extension Meals Without Electricity  \nLearn Which Foods Can Safely Remain Unrefrigerated  \nFor example, fresh, uncut fruits and vegetables can be stored at room temperature. Once cut, their leftovers need to be refrigerated.  \nIf internet access is available, visit [foodsafety.gov](foodsafety.gov) or download the FoodKeeper app for full lists.  \nBreakfast Ideas  \n• Dry cereal and milk with canned peaches. Use milk within 4 hours of power outage or use powdered or ultra-high temperature milk, which needs to be refrigerated after opening.  \n• Yogurt and fresh berries with granola. Use yogurt within 4 hours of when the power goes out. Wash berries with water before eating.  \n• Avocado bread with applesauce. Top wholegrain bread with sliced avocados and black pepper; serve with canned applesauce.  \n• Bagel and banana. Spread peanut butter on a whole-grain bagel and top with sliced bananas.  \nLunch Ideas  \n• Salad and sandwich. Open and drain a can of chickpeas. Mash with avocado, onion, and dry spices. Serve on bread or crackers.  \n• Tuna and crackers. Drain canned or foil-packed tuna and eat with whole-grain crackers.  \n• Cold taco salad. Drain canned chicken, black beans, and corn. Mix with bottled salsa and serve with tortillas or tortilla chips.  \n• Easy lunch box. Munch on cheese sticks, wholegrain crackers, sliced bell pepper with shelfstable ranch dressing cups, and raisins.  \nUniversity of Illinois Extension Meals Without Electricity  \nDinner Ideas  \n• Deli sandwich wraps and fresh fruit. Add deli meat, cheese, veggies, and condiments to tortillas. Use deli meats, cheeses, and opened, refrigerated condiments within 4 hours of a power outage.  \n• Asian-inspired bulgur salad. Requires boiling water. Cook the bulgur by pouring boiling water over it and letting it sit for 15 minutes. Mix in chopped almonds, canned apricots, chicken or beans, and chow mein noodles. Top with rice wine vinegar and oil.  \n• Cobb salad or eggless option. Add drained canned chicken, avocado slices, sliced tomato, and pre-cooked bacon bits to a plate of lettuce. Serve with whole-wheat crackers. If hardboiled eggs are available, add them to the salad. Remember to wash all produce before eating.  \n• Picnic plate. Eat picnic-style with pieces of summer sausage, cheese, olives, nuts, pieces of dark chocolate, pita bread, snap peas, and mandarin oranges. Once packages are open","cbCaioA6IgW9KKHZ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaioA6IgW9KKHZ","pdf",1671177,"English","# Disasters and Food Safety\n## Meals Without Electricity\n## Try To Keep a Normal Routine\n## Use Portable Equipment Safely\n## Meal Planning Without Electricity\n## Eat Perishables First\n## Use Clean Water\n## Cook Small To Avoid Leftovers\n## Learn Which Foods Can Safely Remain Unrefrigerated\n## Breakfast Ideas\n## Lunch Ideas\n## Dinner Ideas\n## Snack Ideas\n## Food for Power Outages\n## Call Your Local Office\n## References","[{\"question\":\"How can you maintain adequate nutrition during a prolonged power outage?\",\"answer\":\"Prepare nutritious meals even without refrigeration or electric appliances. 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