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A Guide to Food Waste [Infographic]

February 2February 10Posted in FoodTagged agriculture, best before, bulk, canned, change, color, consumer, Cooking, dates, emission, expiry, facts, farmers, food, food labels, food waste, freezer, fresh, fridge, fruits, garbage, groceries, guide, infographic, Landfill, lifestyle, Market, meal, methane, numbers, pantry, plant, produce, production, quality, reuse, sell by, Shopping, source, transport, usda, use by, vegetables, Waste2 Comments

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In 2010, around one-third of the food produced in the United States was not consumed, and ended up being wasted. That is a troubling statistic, and represents a food waste crisis that if left ignored will continue to burn holes in the pockets of families, and contribute to waste and the myriad problems it causes our planet.

One of the first things you can do to cut food waste in your home is to stop treating the “best-before,” “use-by,” and “sell-by” labels as gospel that determine when food must instantly been thrown out. These labels are used for shelving and inventory purposes in stores, and you should always trust your eyes and nose before you trust a number on a package. Consider using food rather than throwing it out, unless your senses tell you otherwise!

Make your meal plans and take stock of what you have in your fridge and pantry before you go shopping, and shop accordingly. Consider joining a CSA to take advantage of freshness, and buy your groceries a few times a week and when needed, rather than all at once.

Eat by Date – How long does Food last?

September 15September 15Posted in FoodTagged average, canned, crackers, date, dry, eat, eggs, expiration, expiry, food, fresh, frozen, fruits, greens, meat, Milk, package, pasta, produce, shelf life, supermarket, throw, vegetables, Waste1 Comment

IMG from “Food expired? Don’t be so quick to toss it” by Alexandra Sifferlin on TIME.com

It may come as a shock, but printed food dates are not federally regulated and do not refer to food safety. Thus, it is usually safe to eat your “expired” food after its printed date has passed. This article helps you determine what’s in a “use by”, “best before”, “best by” or “sell by” date to help you break away from the food date myth. Utilize the shelf life resource and stop throwing out perfectly good food.

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8 Foods Even The Experts Won’t Eat

February 10February 16Posted in FoodTagged artificial, biotech, Cancer, canned, conventional, experts, farm, farmed salmon, food, foods, gmo, hormones, microwave, nonorganic, organic, specialist, tips, unfermentedLeave a comment

Food scientists are shedding light on items loaded with toxins and chemicals–and simple swaps for a cleaner diet and supersized health. Experts from different areas of specialty explain why they won’t eat these eight foods.

Clean eating means choosing fruits, vegetables, and meats that are raised, grown, and sold with minimal processing. Often they’re organic, and rarely (if ever) should they contain additives. But in some cases, the methods of today’s food producers are neither clean nor sustainable. The result is damage to our health, the environment, or both. So we decided to take a fresh look at food through the eyes of the people who spend their lives uncovering what’s safe–or not–to eat. ” Their answers don’t necessarily make up a “banned foods” list. But reaching for the suggested alternatives might bring you better health–and peace of mind.

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