How to stop feeding trash food

• How to stop feeding the food trash

There was a time when the stores have everything you want. But there was also the opposite problem: a substantial part of the products ends up in the trash. It does not benefit neither purse, nor ecological (destruction of dust - it is not cheap and not quick). Researchers have estimated that the average American household throws away food as much as $ 1,600 per year (more than 110 thousand rubles). We have the figures will be lower, but still far from zero. Can I do something about it? Yes!

Buy wisely

In the supermarket you happily stuffing basket of fruit, vegetables, herbs ... And it is these products have to throw away more often. In addition to money, you deprive yourself and even nutrients. Here's how to stop feeding trash food.

1. Make a list of

More than half (!) Of purchases are impulsive. A study involving 50 families showed that only 5 of them almost nothing to throw away. The secret is simple: a shopping list on the refrigerator, and a menu plan for the week.

2. Buy more often, but less

Rather than carry the products mountain twice a month, go to the store every 2-3 days and buy what have time to eat. Man subconsciously afraid of hunger, so scores kitchen all in a row, and then forgets about half of the purchases - and it becomes a vicious circle. 3. Do not give shares

You need two apples, and in the sale of packages of 5 kilos? You want to save money, but in fact have nothing to gain. Small packaging products suitable for most households.

4. Buy local

The smaller the product travels, the greater the benefit to the environment. Of course, if you close something is produced, it is possible to buy foreign, but the same tomatoes should not come from Europe.

5. Buy frozen

This rule, of course, applies not just. But, for example, fish is better to buy in the frozen (preferably the one that Frost directly on the ship, not the one that lies on the ice for all to see and which continually "splash" for a fresh appearance).

6. Do not get carried away Recipe

Very well, what do you like to cook a new one. But stop for 2-3 recipes a week, not to buy too much.

Check the refrigerator

Modern refrigerators allow to vary the temperature in different zones. If your make it impossible to follow the basic rules of product location:

- the meat - the lowest temperature;

- warm soup - poured into containers and put on the top shelf, to keep away from milk; - yogurt and milk - to put on the shelf, not in the door, where the temperature is higher;

- eggs - the same;

- sauces - at the door;

- apples and oranges - in baskets or boxes at low humidity (may be slightly open).

cooking

Even if you buy products with the intention to eat everything, consider that the situation may be different.

1. Plan undernutrition

The food in the refrigerator, too spoiled! Most of the dishes will not live there for more than two days. Think how to finish eating roasted meat (sandwiches), rice and vegetables (to mix and heat), salads (the next day to take with you to work).

2. ready-made sauces

If you do not like to eat vegetables in natural form, Teach a couple of simple recipes for sauces - it will be easier.

3. Freeze excess

Many ready meals and foods can be frozen. This is best done in small containers, so that they quickly froze and did not break the ice structure.