Control you waste and your waist
January 01 2014
One of the biggest food stories of 2013 was without out a doubt the amount of food wasted by the average American household. In the United States 30% of all food, worth US$48.3 billion, is thrown away each year. It is estimated that about half of the water used to produce this food also goes to waste, since agriculture is the largest human use of water.
That’s a lot of wasted food. So, what can you do? You can start by planning your meals. Meal planning is an excellent way to reduce the amount of excess food that is purchased and also a great way to use up leftovers.
Another advantage with meal planning is that it can help reduce the amount you eat by eliminating overeating and a reliance on fast food and processed foods. When you plan your meals for the week and stick to that plan, you will find that you are eating less of what’ unhealthy and more of the foods that are good for you.
So let’s make 2014 the year that you take control of your waste and your waist.
