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How to Store Food to Reduce Waste
How to Store Food to Reduce Waste
Proper storage = less guilt and more flavor.
Simple practices:
Fridge: Berries, greens, dairy, meat.
Cool & dark: Potatoes, onions, squash.
Counter: Bananas, citrus, tomatoes.
Freezer: Anything you’re not sure you’ll use by week’s end.
Quick tricks:
Use glass jars for cut produce — it keeps it fresh longer.
Add a paper towel to greens to absorb moisture.
Label leftovers with dates (who actually remembers without a date - NOT I!).
Group foods by “use me soon” zones in your fridge.
Cook Smart = Plan Better, Waste Less
Cook Smart = Plan Better, Waste Less
Food waste doesn’t only happen in the stores — it also happens in the fridge.
Planning your meals and cooking in batches is one of the easiest ways to save time, money, and leftovers from a tragic fate.
Plan Like a Pro
Plan Like a Pro
Shop your fridge first. Build your meal plan around what’s already in there — not what looks cute on Pinterest.
Batch cook. Make large portions of sauces, soups, or grains and freeze them in single-meal containers.
Portion wisely. If it’s perishable, cook just enough for 2–3 days — freeze the rest right away.
Double-duty recipes. Roast veggies for dinner and repurpose leftovers into wraps, omelets, or stir-fries the next day.
Freeze It Before You Lose It
Freeze It Before You Lose It
Your freezer is basically a time machine. Use it to pause spoilage and keep good intentions from turning into bad science experiments.
Freeze chopped herbs in olive oil or butter cubes.
Save broth, sauces, and soups in labeled jars or silicone trays.
Keep one “use me soon” freezer bin for things that didn’t get eaten in time.
Plating & Portions
Plating & Portions
A smaller plate = less waste. Seriously.
Studies show that people who use 9-inch plates waste up to 25% less food without feeling like they ate less. (Mind = Blown!!)
Serve smaller portions, go back for seconds if you’re still hungry, and refrigerate what’s left right away.
Pro tip: Keep a day set aside for all this, like “Sunday fridge reset” — clean out, sort, and plan for what’s about to expire. It’s like self-care, but for your produce drawer, and the planet!
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