How to fight food waste at home?

Food waste is a major problem in our homes, contributing to both the waste of precious resources and the deterioration of our environment. Would you like some practical tips for reducing waste at home while promoting a diet rich in fruits and vegetables? Discover the secrets to reducing food waste without leaving your home, while optimizing your diet.

1. Plan your meals and adopt healthy, smart eating habits
2. Learn how to store your food properly
3. Discover great anti-waste recipes to give your fruits and vegetables a second life

1. Meal planning: adopt a great strategy!

Planning your lunch, lunch, and dinner is the first essential step in reducing food waste. This meal planning process necessarily involves a carefully prepared grocery list and organizing your meals around leftovers.

By developing balanced menus tailored to your nutritional needs and the amount of food available, you optimize your food choices. This approach allows you to buy only what you really need, and significantly reduces the risk of accumulating uneaten food (and your grocery costs).

2. Smart preservation: preserves freshness

Once you have your ingredients, it's essential to store them properly to prolong their freshness. Some foods should be stored in the refrigerator, while others should sit on the countertop. Among the preservation methods, you can easily give food a second life. Here's an example: drying, an interesting method for preserving aromatic herbs that are wilting.

Canning is also a responsible way to avoid food waste. It's a great way to enhance the flavor of soft fruits and vegetables by making sauces or jams. By focusing on smart preservation, you can prevent your food from spoiling prematurely, reduce waste, and enjoy a nutrient-rich diet.

3. Creative recipe ideas: give your ingredients a second life

One of the great benefits of working with a nutritionist-dietitian is discovering original recipes to use up food that would otherwise go to waste. Fruits and vegetables that have gone bad or received in the anti-waste basket (this is just one example) can be transformed into healthy smoothies or comforting soups.

Simple and tasty recipes not only allow you to reduce waste, but also benefit from the nutrients contained in these foods.

The anti-waste basket delivered to your door 📦🥕

Our basket of rescued fruits and vegetables is one solution to combat food waste if you live in Greater Montreal. We offer anti-waste baskets containing a dozen varieties of perfectly edible fresh fruits and vegetables, which (thanks to your support) won't be thrown away due to minor cosmetic imperfections or surplus produce.

These foods are just as nutritious and delicious as their considered-perfect counterparts. By incorporating them into your meals, you reduce waste while contributing to a more sustainable approach. It's also a great way to increase your daily fruit and vegetable intake without having to shop!

Reducing food waste isn't just about saving money on your grocery shopping, it's also about protecting our environment and preserving your health. You can have a positive impact in your household and beyond by supporting greener initiatives.

Together, we can make a significant difference in combating food waste while promoting a healthy and balanced diet. Partner with a nutritionist-dietitian and order an anti-waste basket for a more sustainable and nutritious food future.

Article in collaboration with TeamNutrition

Photo credit: Bruno Zara