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In the wild, you can survive by making a meal out of edible insects. You’ll be glad to know they are actually nutritious and could fill your protein needs.
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Being stuck in the wild can make you think of crazy things like having insects for lunch. Disgusting as it may sound, this could actually save your life.
If you’re in no luck finding some edible wild plants outdoors, you might as well start looking for edible insects to get through your hunger problem. You’d be surprised to know of this edible insects list is, in fact, abundant with nutrients that can provide your cellular needs.
It’s better to be prepared and know what can help you survive in the wild, so go on and read along!
One great thing about ants is that you can find them in a lot of places. Dig among anthills and scoop up the ants into a container.
It is recommended for you to boil them first before eating to remove the bitter and vinegary taste it has. An ounce contains about 14 grams of proteins and 5.7ml of iron.
Termites can be found in hordes and fill your protein needs easily. 100 grams of termites is equivalent to 14.4 grams of protein.
A termite mound can feed a couple of people in one go. These edible bugs for humans are in damp climates like coastal areas and thick forests.
If you ever find a corpse of an animal laying there and being fed on by maggots, never think of these maggots as a waste.
While the maggots are feeding upon the corpse of an animal, you may feed on those maggots in exchange and have the meat they’ve eaten for yourself. Maggots contain both protein and carbohydrates you would need for energy.
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These slimy creatures are rich in minerals which help maintain normal blood flow. Slugs are carriers of harmful parasites that can kill you so it would be wise to cook them first before eating it.
These edible insects can be found abundantly during the rainy season.
These are the ones you can find in the wild and not those pesky little buggers that fly around your house. The ones found in the wild feed on fruits and vegetation which are rich in fibers and vitamins A and C.
Have them fried or boiled to kill any bacteria they might have.
Locusts can actually save your life from hunger plus it is rich in both protein and calcium. They travel in swarms and are much bigger than the grasshoppers.
Locusts go to places that have fertile soil, thus, it would be best to look for these edible insects in those places.
Grasshoppers are very rich in protein — for every 100 grams of grasshoppers, there are around 20.6 grams of protein. They can be eaten raw or cooked. But, to add some palate of crunchiness, consider having them cooked.
You can find them on meadows and grassy fields.
Here’s what you need to know about eating edible insects by STORYHIVE:
When SHTF and you run out of food to eat or there are no edible plants in sight, hunt for these edible insects and you’ll get by. However, while these insects are quite nutritious, there are also some that can be poisonous.
Be aware of what you can eat or it could lead to having an upset stomach or something even worse. Make sure to know how these edible insects look like and not mistake them for a poisonous kind.
With that said, it’s also imperative to know how to identify edible insects for your safety.
Have you tried eating any of these edible insects? How was the experience? Share your survival stories in the comments section below!
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Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on July 17, 2017, and has been updated for quality and relevancy.
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You may have witnessed a shipwreck in the movies, in the news, on television, or the internet. But have you ever thought that if you do get shipwrecked, will you be able to survive it?
Surviving a shipwreck starts from the moment the vessel starts to take in water unnaturally – where it tilts and sinks in the process. There can be two scenarios you can find yourself in. Either you will be adrift at sea or you will end up on land. The end goal is to survive either one to the point where you can get rescued.
Always hope for the best but prepare for the worst. Have a bug out bag with you before taking a sea trip. There are tons of ways to build your own survival bag where you can be comfortable bringing it around with you. It will contain all the necessary essentials for your survival at sea. In case you might not be able to grab a life vest, learn how to stay afloat by taking swimming lessons.
Read the emergency signs all over the place once you board the ship. There are a few things you need to do before the ship heads out to sea. These are:
You have to stay calm when evacuating the ship. You must keep a sound mind when doing this as there will be a lot of screaming and shouting going on. Pay attention to the instructions of the captain or crew over the PA system. If you’ve done the first step, you may already have a life vest on you and would be heading to the life raft. Make sure you leave everything else except your bug-out bag.
If you fail to get on a life raft and you have to jump off the ship, do this at the topmost part of the ship and at a spot away from everybody else. If you jump at the lower sections, someone might land on you hurting you or knocking you unconscious. Once in the water, swim farthest away from the ship and onto a raft or floating debris. Just watch out because there might be other people trying to grab you out of panic pulling you underwater.
If you have cuts or wounds, you can wrap them up to minimize or stop the bleeding. Add some extra layers of clothing on you to help your body cope with temperature changes in the water. Hypothermia can set in if you have very less clothing on you.
Tie all life rafts together. Staying in a group will increase your chances of survival. If life rafts are unavailable, put your arms over each other’s shoulder and form one huge ring of people. This will ease the efforts of floating on your own and be able to help those who don’t have life vests. It will also make you a bigger target for search and rescue teams above and on sea level.
Being together will also give you the capability of defending each other especially from predators of the sea like sharks and killer whales. Grab any pole or a stick you can use to poke at them. If worse comes to worst, aim for the eyes and the gills.
This is where your bug-out bag will come in handy. It will contain flares, light sticks, waterproof flashlights, and a signal mirror. It may also contain a cell phone and a two-way radio. You can use any of these to call or signal for help. If you’re on an uninhabited island, you can start a signal fire using the fire-starting kit in your bug out bag. You can use leaves and brightly colored clothing to form an SOS sign.
If an island is in view, head off and start swimming or rowing for it. Other survival skills like starting a fire, building a temporary shelter, foraging or hunting for food, and acquiring drinkable water will come into play. If you’re on an uninhabited island, that is. If you are fortunate and land on an island with even the smallest of populations, then you’re more than blessed because an inhabited island will mean there may be forms of communication and a hospital.
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There are a lot of survival methods for castaways at sea or on an island. Ultimately, be of sound mind and never lose hope. Never allow your circumstance to weaken your morale or will to live. A person with a broken spirit is already a dead one.
Do you have any more suggestions or comments you might want to add about how to survive a shipwreck? Please add them in the comments section below!
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If you’re not a big hiker but want to “dip your toe” into the Grand Canyon, the short but beautiful hike to 1.5 Mile Resthouse on the Bright Angel Trail is for you. The trail is considered the Grand Canyon’s premier hiking trail; it’s very well maintained, safe, and spectacularly beautiful. You’ll hike down into the Grand Canyon, experiencing all the wonders it has to offer without any hardships aside from the short climb back up. The trail has water stations and bathrooms, making it very beginner-friendly.
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There is a confluence of investigations into mental health and suicides in Australia at the moment, and most of them overlap with occupational health and safety (OHS). Each of these increases the understanding of the relationship between work and mental health but no one seems to be connecting the threads into a cohesive case. This article doesn’t either, by itself, but hopefully the threads of the issues are identified through the themes of various SafetyAtWorkBlog articles.
Recently Tim Quilty of the Liberal Democratic Party addressed the issue of suicide in relation to his contribution to the debate on Industrial Manslaughter (IM) laws in the Victorian Parliament. His assertions seem a little naïve:
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What are we capable of versus what are we likely to do?
John Johnston of Citizens Defense Research and I have been discussing this topic in relation to standards in a class. He and I are both believers in having standards and being able to demonstrate competent execution of those standards. Being able to demonstrate means both the instructor and the client.
One of the things I do in private sessions is to have the client take a hostage rescue shot. The target is a complete head next to and not obscured by the hostage head. Only one shot is allowed. The client gets to pick the distance. Most clients, even competent shooters, will close to 3 yards (9 feet) or less. That’s always interesting because the boundary between the near and far phases of Social Space in proxemics is 7 feet for North Americans.
Our technical capabilities are limited by what is within our own heads. What we think we can do represents ‘likely,’ regardless of what we’re actually capable of.
As Ken Hackathorn has said for many years:
You are unlikely to do something in a stressful situation that you’re not reasonably sure you can do competently.
The real value of training and practice isn’t gaining technical competence, it’s achieving confidence in your abilities.
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A Guest Blog Post by Gordon Self
S.A.F.E. (Security Awareness For Everyone) is a collection of strategies, tips and information created to assist individuals, families and businesses stay “safe” in these uncertain, unpredictable, and often unsafe times.
Information contained in the various S.A.F.E. articles, seminars and publications are things I have either learned, discovered or developed during the last 45 years of my career in the private security and personal protection industry. It is both a professional privilege and a personal honor to write on Creek Stewart’s blog and share some of this information with you.
Let’s get started……
Where do your car keys end up at the end of the day when you get home? Some have a specific key rack they hang their keys on… others have a specific basket or bowl for their keys… but for the vast majority of folks (depending on the day), their car keys are simply tossed on the counter, kitchen table, coffee table, end table or any other number of places that is convenient at the time.
While I applaud the discipline of those individuals who actually do use a key rack and those who have a specific place reserved for their keys, (so they don’t have to organize a search party to find them every morning) the best place to keep your car keys is actually on the night stand, next to your bed in the bedroom.
Practically all car keys have a panic alarm button that, when pushed, will activate the car horn or special siren to loudly sound continuously until turned off.
By keeping your car keys next to the bed, should you believe someone is loitering outside of your home or trying to break-in in the middle of the night, you could activate the car’s alarm (whether parked outside or in a garage). A continuous blaring car horn or siren will not only have an intruder running away but will also get your neighbor’s attention quickly (Note: after setting off the alarm you should still call 9-1-1).
This instant access to an alarm is especially handy for those who do not have a burglar alarm in the home or apartment and is a great idea for seniors or those who live alone.
At the end of the day, your car keys could be placed most anywhere….but consider leaving them in the bedroom!
Until next time…. Keep S.A.F.E.!
Gordon Self has been involved with private security and personal / executive protection for over four decades and is the creator of S.A.F.E. programs. For more information write to gordon.self@outlook.com
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