Food waste is an issue facing many countries globally including here in the UK. Here are some top tips to keep food waste to a minimum in your home this year.
Start meal prepping
As well as helping to save time and money, planning and preparing your meals in advance can significantly reduce food waste. Put together a weekly shopping list to prevent any unnecessary impulse buys in the supermarket and freeze any food that you won’t use before its expiry date.
Compost food scraps
Many councils in the UK now offer free compost bins and there are also smaller options that are suitable for indoor use. Speak with a kitchen refurbishment specialist, such as www.thekitchenrefurbishmentcompany.co.uk/, to discuss how to incorporate this feature into your new kitchen design.
Use produce that isn’t perfect
Fresh produce that doesn’t look perfect is often wasted unnecessarily, despite tasting just as good and offering lots of nutritional value. Making soups, stews and stocks is a great way to use a lot of fresh produce, and these can also be frozen to increase their longevity.
Adopt a root-to-tip mindset
As well as reducing food waste, research from Kings College London suggests that eating more parts of plants is an excellent way to boost the amounts of dietary fibre you’re consuming, which has a variety of health benefits.
Keep your fridge organised
Investing in smart storage solutions, using crisper drawers and not overfilling your fridge are all things that will prevent food from being forgotten about until it’s long past its best.
