Did you know half of U.S. foods goes to waste? The average household waste 14% of their food purchases. It has been estimated that an average family of four throws out about $600 of food a year. Think what you could do with all that money.
How to store Foods
It is important for consumers to understand how to properly store foods so that they will last longer. Do you know how long meat can last in the fridge? What about the freezer? Click here for a cold storage chart.
Two Week Grocery Cycle
Lifehacker and the Green Cheapskate recommend switching to a two week grocery cycle.
“Cook two or three meals' worth of each recipe at the beginning of the two-week period, and immediately freeze the extra portions for the second week. Freeze any meat that you won't be eating within the next 48 hours.
Use up fresh fruits and vegetables first, and then supplement them with just-as-healthy frozen (foods) as you get into the second week. Check expiration dates on dairy products before you buy them; in most cases you can find products that will remain fresh for two weeks or longer. The idea is to always USE UP what you buy before you shop again.”
Interesting idea. Have you tried this? Are you willing to try this? Comment below and let us know how it worked out for you.
Great Sites
Check out Love Food, Hate Waste, a
Scotland’s Site of Love Food, Hate Waste
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