Canning: 3 Reasons Why You Cannot Afford Not To

"Canning is too expensive!" "Who has the time to can?"

"Why should I can when I can run to the store and buy it

on sale?" I've heard these statements, and others, many

times. While true that canning requires a degree of time

and effort, it can be extremely rewarding. Also, canning

does require an initial outlay of money for jars, lids,

and produce. But, the benefits far outweigh the costs

incurred. In fact, there are 3 reasons why you literally

cannot afford not to can!



1. "You are what you eat"



Did you know that the majority of all illness and disease

is directly linked to diet? As the saying goes, "you are

what you eat." Furthermore, much of the food we eat is

laced with chemicals, heavy metals, toxins, and other

cancer causing agents. These chemicals include: MSG (a

preservative), aspartame (soft drink sweetner), and a

whole host of coloring agents, dyes, and things which

cannot even be pronounced! Studies have shown MSG to be

found in 70% of all processed foods. MSG has been linked

to obesity, diabetes, migraine headaches, autism, ADHD,

and even Alzheimer's! Also, genetically modified food

now comprises much of our foods as well. Aspartame and

GM food is actually band in almost all nations except the

United States! They consider aspartame a poison! With

the proliferation of these deadly additives which are

inundating our food supply, is it any wonder there is

such a rampant increase in diseases? However by canning,

you can insure that you and your family have access to

the purest, and most life-inhancing foods available. You

literally know what went into the jar!



2. "It costs how much?"



The cost of food is rising rapidly. Studies show an

increase in some foods by as much as 2-3 times what they

were not long ago. The US Labor Department showed an

increase in milk, eggs, bread, flour, and other

"essentials" by up to 40% from 2007 to 2008. However,

these statistics do not even take into account inflation,

which has risen alarmingly. By canning, you gain a

measure of control over these price increases. Canning

is a practical and common sense approach for todays, or

tomorrows, financial uncertainties. The wonderful thing

is, by canning, you are securing tomorrows food at todays

prices!



3. "Where's the beef?"



Food shortages are now looming on the global horizon.

Even if you can afford the rising cost of food now, will

you be able to later? Wheat supplies worldwide have

fallen to 30 year lows. USA stockpiles have fallen a to

a staggering 60 year low! Because of the bio-fuel

industry, demand for corn is outstripping supply. This

in turn affects the cereals and grain supplies. This

domino affect is adversely affecting the meat and dairy

industries--which inevitably is driving the price for

these commodities through the roof. Couple all this with

severe drought and weather phenomena now being

experienced in much of the world, and you have the

ingredients for shortages. What does all this mean for

you and your family? It means take action! By canning,

you not only have the healthiest food available, and the

most cost-effective--but also, you have food to provide

for yourself and your loved ones.



Taking Action



In short, you simply cannot afford NOT to can! You need

to take the action required to maintain a healthy

lifestyle. You need to assure yourself of a nutritious

and cost-effective method by which you and yours can be

guaranteed of having food on the shelf. Perhaps not on

the store shelves, but on your pantry shelves! Remember,

hope for the best, prepare for the worst!