Part 1
My future food storage system has two primary traits. It is low maintenance in each of three cost categories — energy, time, money. It nourishes my family for ≥ 3 months in The Event (e.g., of a Zombie Apocalypse).
The supporting traits I've identified are familiarity and stability. These each bear up both primaries — minimizing maintenance costs and maximizing nourishment. All food storage candidates satisfy these criteria.
Up to this point, the decisions on including a food are basic — binary. Now they become complex.
When I identify a food that is familiar and stable, next I'll consider its basic nutritional profile. What are the macros and micros? How does it compare with other foods I have identified? Next, is it a hassle to prepare OR consume? Zombies are chasing me, I've lost an arm, and I've run out of spoons. Do I need a can opener for this?
If I end up with dozens of winning foods — more than I have room to store — I can cull by considering other traits. (Comparative cost?) But for now I'll save that energy.
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