In today's world, we couldn't imagine life without grocery stores. If we had to suddenly fend for ourselves and grow our own food, most of us wouldn't even know where to start. We wouldn't be getting the adequate amount of nutrients and even if we did try growing our own food, we might not have a high success rate. When we look back at history, we are amazed at how our ancestors were able to be self-sufficient with little technology.

Cowboys, for example, had to plan on either bringing or growing enough food to take with them on lengthy caravan trips across the terrain. How did they survive in those tough conditions? They relied on a few crops that provided them with adequate nutrients, vitamins and calories. We can learn from the cowboys to make our lives easier. If you're living on a homestead or are trying to be more self-sufficient, these 3 crops should become diet staples for you. They're easy to store and can be used in various ways.

Keep reading to see which 3 crops are essential and how they can be used to enhance your nutrition!

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