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Don't Buy Meat Until You Watch This — How to Stock Protein the Right Way With food prices rising and shortages becoming more common, knowing how to stock up on protein wisely is more important than ever. In this episode, Annette shares practical strategies for buying, storing, and preserving meat so you can feed your family confidently no matter what happens. Start with Smart Buying Whenever possible, buy whole foods over processed options. A whole chicken is one of the best values because it stretches into multiple meals. You can roast it, use leftovers for salads or casseroles, and make several quarts of nutrient-rich broth from the bones. Ground beef and ground turkey are also versatile staples that can be cooked, seasoned, and preserved for long-term storage. If organic options fit your budget, choose them. If not, focus on whole, unprocessed meats rather than restaurant or prepackaged foods. Buying raw gives you more control over quality and preparation. Preserve Protein for Long-Term Storage Protein can be preserved in several ways. Freezing is the most common, but canning and dehydrating extend shelf life for years. Raw ground meat can be packed directly into jars and pressure canned. Fully cooked meats can be dehydrated and stored for long-term use. Beef jerky made from cuts like London broil is another excellent option for portable, high-protein storage. Canned tuna, nut butters, dried beans, lentils, and quinoa are additional protein sources that store well and provide flexibility in meal planning. Dried beans are especially budget-friendly and can replace multiple cans while delivering strong nutritional value. Read Labels and Choose Wisely When selecting nut butters or packaged protein sources, check the ingredient list. Look for simple ingredients such as peanuts, almonds, or sunflower seeds without added corn syrup or unnecessary additives. Keep protein options clean and straightforward. Protein First for Blood Sugar Stability Annette emphasizes starting each meal with a few bites of protein before anything else. This helps slow glucose release, balance blood sugar, reduce insulin spikes, and increase satiety. In times of uncertainty, balanced blood sugar and fullness matter. Prepare with Confidence Stocking protein is not about fear. It is about stewardship. Preparing your pantry, freezer, and storage with intentional protein choices allows you to remain calm and confident during uncertain seasons. When your family has access to nourishing foods, you are better equipped to thrive no matter what comes. == Did this episode bless you? We are grateful for the support of our ministry partners, whose kindness and generosity make teachings like this possible. By choosing to make a gift, you become an essential contributor to our outreach efforts, allowing us to create life-changing content that reaches and enriches souls across the globe. Your support truly brings blessings! Join our Biblical Wellness Retreat 2025! "Sign up" here at biblicalwellnessretreat.com == We are grateful for the support of our ministry partners, as they make teachings like this possible through their kindness and generosity. By choosing to make a gift, you become an essential contributor to our outreach efforts, allowing us to create life-changing content that reaches and enriches souls across the globe. https://thebiblicalnutritionist.com/donate/ Your support truly brings blessings! == Connect with Annette, your Biblical Health Coach! Facebook: @TheBiblicalNutritionist Instagram: @biblicalnutritionist Pinterest: pinterest.com/thebiblicalnutritionist/ GoodReads: goodreads.com/author/show/4533404.Annette_Reeder == Get access to the FREE Biblical Health Plan: https://thebiblicalnutritionist.com/free7steps/ Healthy Recipes and Articles: https://thebiblicalnutritionist.com/ Online Courses: https://www.biblicalnutritionacademy.com/ Inner Circle Coaching Group: https://thebiblicalnutritionist.com/biblical-health-inner-circle/ Don't Buy Meat Until You Watch This — How to Stock Protein the Right Way With food prices rising and shortages becoming more common, knowing how to stock up on protein wisely is more important than ever. In this episode, Annette shares practical strategies for buying, storing, and preserving meat so you can feed your family confidently no matter what happens. Start with Smart Buying Whenever possible, buy whole foods over processed options. A whole chicken is one of the best values because it stretches into multiple meals. You can roast it, use leftovers for salads or casseroles, and make several quarts of nutrient-rich broth from the bones. Ground beef and ground turkey are also versatile staples that can be cooked, seasoned, and preserved for long-term storage. If organic options fit your budget, choose them. If not, focus on whole, unprocessed meats rather than restaurant or prepackaged foods. Buying raw gives you more control over quality and preparation. Preserve Protein for Long-Term Storage Protein can be preserved in several ways. Freezing is the most common, but canning and dehydrating extend shelf life for years. Raw ground meat can be packed directly into jars and pressure canned. Fully cooked meats can be dehydrated and stored for long-term use. Beef jerky made from cuts like London broil is another excellent option for portable, high-protein storage. Canned tuna, nut butters, dried beans, lentils, and quinoa are additional protein sources that store well and provide flexibility in meal planning. Dried beans are especially budget-friendly and can replace multiple cans while delivering strong nutritional value. Read Labels and Choose Wisely When selecting nut butters or packaged protein sources, check the ingredient list. Look for simple ingredients such as peanuts, almonds, or sunflower seeds without added corn syrup or unnecessary additives. Keep protein options clean and straightforward. Protein First for Blood Sugar Stability Annette emphasizes starting each meal with a few bites of protein before anything else. This helps slow glucose release, balance blood sugar, reduce insulin spikes, and increase satiety. In times of uncertainty, balanced blood sugar and fullness matter. Prepare with Confidence Stocking protein is not about fear. It is about stewardship. Preparing your pantry, freezer, and storage with intentional protein choices allows you to remain calm and confident during uncertain seasons. When your family has access to nourishing foods, you are better equipped to thrive no matter what comes. == Did this episode bless you? We are grateful for the support of our ministry partners, whose kindness and generosity make teachings like this possible. By choosing to make a gift, you become an essential contributor to our outreach efforts, allowing us to create life-changing content that reaches and enriches souls across the globe. Your support truly brings blessings! Join our Biblical Wellness Retreat 2025! "Sign up" here at biblicalwellnessretreat.com == We are grateful for the support of our ministry partners, as they make teachings like this possible through their kindness and generosity. By choosing to make a gift, you become an essential contributor to our outreach efforts, allowing us to create life-changing content that reaches and enriches souls across the globe. https://thebiblicalnutritionist.com/donate/ Your support truly brings blessings! == Connect with Annette, your Biblical Health Coach! Facebook: @TheBiblicalNutritionist Instagram: @biblicalnutritionist Pinterest: pinterest.com/thebiblicalnutritionist/ GoodReads: goodreads.com/author/show/4533404.Annette_Reeder == Get access to the FREE Biblical Health Plan: https://thebiblicalnutritionist.com/free7steps/ Healthy Recipes and Articles: https://thebiblicalnutritionist.com/ Online Courses: https://www.biblicalnutritionacademy.com/ Inner Circle Coaching Group: https://thebiblicalnutritionist.com/biblical-health-inner-circle/