Plan the use of leftovers

If there is food waste in your household, ask yourself why.

  • Are you buying the right amount of food? 
  • Is someone in your family not eating what is served? Why?
  • Are servings too large?

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Don’t know what to do with your leftovers? We’ve got suggestions for making a leftover a complete meal!

 

 

Create a "leftovers" or "to use up list" and to post it on the fridge. This can significantly reduce the amount of food you have to toss. Not only will it save money, but will allow you to eat more home-cooked food and less pre-packaged meals. If you have a problem with food spoilage, learn how to use a leftovers list to save time and money.

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How to channel

RECIPES

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Summer Bounty Salad
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  • Use what is plentiful at the farmers’ market or whatever you have available.
  • If your family has different salad dressing preferences, divide the vegetables between two...
Cookbook

Healthy & Homemade Cookbook

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Calendar

Healthy & Homemade: 2013 Nutrition and Fitness Calendar

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How to get it on SALE--EVERY TIME
  1. Check grocery ads and store websites for sales and coupons.
  2. When you see an item advertised on sale, add it to your shopping list and stock up, making sure to note the brand, package size and cost.

Check and chuck! Check your refrigerator every day, your freezer every week and your pantry at least once a month. Add it to your meal plan before you have to toss it.

When you plan ahead for healthy snacks, you're less likely to reach for the bag of chips when you're hungry.

Ensure a healthy diet! 

Include something from each group: fruit, vegetable, protein, bread, and dairy.

Pay attention to prices!

If you know how much something usually costs, you'll know if it is a good deal when it's "on sale."

Plan for double portions

Prepare one portion to cook and serve, and the other to freeze for later.

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