8 TIPS AND TRICKS
FOOD WASTE AT HOME
F O R R E D U C I N G
Wasted food translates to wasted energy, water, labour, and other
resources required to produce it. Thankfully, however, smart,
sustainable everyday solutions can reduce the strain on Mother Earth.
PLAN YOUR PURCHASES
Many people buy more food than
they need, which often leads to
items expiring in the refrigerator
and larder. Stop making impulse
and bulk purchases. Instead, make
a shopping list of what’s necessary
and stick with it.
ADOPT A MORE
SUSTAINABLE DIET
Meat production and consumption
stress the environment. So look to
cut it out of your diet, and instead,
opt for healthier and more
nutritious food. Pulses, like
chickpeas, kidney beans and red
lentils, are a great alternative.
MONITOR SERVING SIZES
A tonne of food is scraped off
plates and into the trash each day.
Yet it’s easy enough to prevent this
tragedy by opting for smaller
portions of meals and taking only
what you need. Also, where
possible, try and share larger
dishes.
DON’T BE PICKY
Looks aren’t everything, and
especially not in the case of
discoloured and oddly shaped
fruits and vegetables. Experts
say ugly produce is just as
nutritious and tasty, so you
shouldn’t pass them up for
more flawless items.
STORE FOOD CORRECTLY
Different food items have different
storage needs, so the fridge may not
always be the best place. Even so,
storing food items alongside QNET’s
Amezcua Bio Disc 3 can help restore
life force energy of fruits, vegetables,
greens and ensure a longer shelf-life.
KNOW YOUR EXPIRATION DATES
Many people are confused by terms like
“Best Before” and “Use By” and end up
throwing out perfectly good food. Next
time, use your eyes and nose to
determine if something is bad. Don’t
risk it, though, if you’re unsure.
REUSE LEFTOVERS
It’s easy to freeze and store
leftover food for later. But you
could also use excess food as
ingredients for future meals. Try
tossing leftover roasted veg
with rice and turning it into a
pilaf. Or how about repurposing
soup into a dip?
PRESERVE AND SAVE
Pickling, canning, curing,
dehydrating and making jam
are age-old methods for
extending the shelf-life of
certain types of food. Not only
does food last longer, but most
natural preservation processes
are also straightforward and
easy-peasy.
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