<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\nShop Smart<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Take Stock: Know what you have and plan meals based on your inventory. Make your shopping list pre shop.<\/li>\n
- Stick to your list: It\u2019s a costly waste if you don\u2019t consume what you buy, even if it is on special! Will you really eat that?<\/li>\n
- Buy : It tastes just as good and saves food that might be wasted because size, shape, or color are not \u201cright\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Sensible Storage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Practice FIFO (First in First Out): Organize newest groceries at the back, oldest in the front.<\/li>\n
- Prioritize Perishables: Have a section in your fridge for food that needs to be consumed ASAP<\/li>\n
- Keep it Fresh: refrigerate between 1-5 degrees C, use airtight containers,<\/li>\n
- Preserve It: If the clock is ticking, freeze it, can it, dry it, or dehydrate it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Cooking<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Understand labels: use by and best before dates are not \u2018expiry\u2019 dates or ultimatums! They only indicate peak freshness.<\/li>\n
- Get creative: Soups, stews, and smoothies are great \u201cuse it up\u201d options.<\/li>\n
- Use it all: Only toss non-edible parts of produce and spatula out containers.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
At the Table<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Serve wisely? Put less on your plate: eat family style (shared serving bowls) or ask for smaller portions. Plate scrapes are wasted<\/li>\n
- Save it for later: Take it to go. Refrigerate or freeze leftovers (and remember to eat them). Date and label items in transparent containers to avoid mystery meals.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
If it can not be consumed by you,<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Share it! Have a friend over for a meal<\/li>\n
- Feed it to an animal\/pet<\/li>\n
- Compost it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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