Bread and milk are terrible blizzard rations — here's what you should actually buy

Winter storm Jonas is brewing on the east coast and is projected to start dumping snow and freezing rain tonight. So you should run to the store and buy bread and milk, right?

Wrong.

Bread and milk expire pretty quickly and require refrigeration. They're also pretty light on the nutrients and won't keep you satiated and supplemented as you ride out the weather. Not to mention, they're a pretty lousy pair in and of themselves:

The trick is to buy foods that won't expire quickly or need to be refrigerated. They should be easy to prepare, easy to eat, high in protein, and provide enough variety to keep you full and happy for days.

Here are 14 better items for your grocery store run.

SEE ALSO: What to do if you are freaking out about winter storm Jonas

READ MORE: Here's how much snow to expect from this weekend's coming storm

Don't be the bread-and-milk guy. There are far better foods to buy before a blizzard, including...

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Peanut butter: It's high-protein and lasts for months.

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Canned soups and chili: You can eat it straight out of the can. It's also packed with nutrients.

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