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Raw nuts and flours should be kept in the refrigerator to last longer without going rancid.
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Line your refrigerator’s crisper drawer with paper towels to absorb excess moisture. They’ll absorb excess moisture which will help keep produce longer.
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To repel bugs, place a bay leaf in containers of rice, flour and pastas.
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Buy and keep bananas separated from one another, they spoil slower.
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Turn almond butter, yogurt, sour cream, tahini and cottage cheese containers upside down when stored in the fridge – this creates a vacuum seal, keeping them fresh longer
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Repurpose vegetable pulp from juicing to add fiber to soups, smoothies or make crackers or bread.
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Placed limp celery, baby carrots and radishes in water with a slice of potato to make them crunchy again.
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Keep all organic citrus fruits in the fridge – they will last up to 1-2 weeks longer.
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Do not wash organic dark leafy greens or berries until they are ready to consume.
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Store herbs, spring onions, asparagus upright in a large glass filled with an inch of water
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Learn tips and recipes on how to use over the edge food. For examples, panzanella with stale bread, and banana bread with overripe bananas.
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Choose to eat less, use a smaller plate to help you control the amount of food you might eat or end up wasting.
