678 – Food Saving Tips 1节约食物贴士1

Source: healthline.com

1.Shop Smart
People tend to buy in bulk, but research has shown that this leads to more food waste.
Use up all the food you purchased during the last trip before buying more groceries.
Prepare a shopping list. This will reduce impulse buying.
Shop around: This is over my budget. I will keep shopping around for some better options.

2.Store Food Correctly
Potatoes, tomatoes, garlic, cucumbers and onions should never be refrigerated. They should be stored at room temperature.

3.Don’t Be a Perfectionist
Did you know that rummaging through a bin of apples until you find the most perfect-looking one contributes to food waste?
The consumer demand for flawless fruits and vegetables has led major grocery chains to buy only picture-perfect produce from farmers. This leads to tons of perfectly good food going to waste.

4.Keep Your Fridge Clutter-Free
You’ve probably heard the saying, “out of sight, out of mind.”
While having a well-stocked fridge can be a good thing, an overly filled fridge can be bad when it comes to food waste.
Keeping your fridge organized so you can clearly see foods and know when they were purchased.
A good way to stock your fridge is by using the FIFO method, which stands for “first in, first out.”

5.Save Leftovers
Leftovers aren’t just for holidays.
Although many people save excess food from large meals, it is often forgotten in the fridge, then tossed when it goes bad.
Storing leftovers in a clear glass container, rather than in an opaque container, helps ensure you don’t forget the food.