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Quick Tips for Produce Storage [Visual]

June 22Posted in FoodTagged ecogreenlove, food, food waste, infographic, meal prep, produce, storage, tipsLeave a comment

Who among us hasn’t had a bunch of bananas go from perfectly ripe to practically rotten overnight? And when it comes to avocados, well, sometimes it seems like you could blink and miss that magical moment between not-quite-ripe and brown mush. With rotten produce in hand, we feel bad about all the nutrition we’ve missed out on, and we’re essentially tossing money straight into the compost pile.

Certain kitchen staples are just notorious for spoiling quickly, but with a few tricks, you can keep many of them around for a few days longer.

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Guide to Meal Prep [Cheat Sheet]

May 6May 5Posted in FoodTagged ecogreenlove, food, food storage, food waste, green living, green solutions, infographic, meal prep, stop food waste, tips1 Comment

Meal prep is different for everyone, whether you like having every meal accounted for, or just having your breakfast ready to go, there’s no doubt it can save you time and money. The question is – how long do your favourite foods and meals actually last?

For example, did you know once you combine chicken with a sauce i.e. soup, the shelf life on average reduces by four days.

To help you plan your meals as well as possible, this handy meal prep cheat sheet shows you how long your carefully cooked and prepped foods last for.

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