Throw Away Nation

Some people feel hesitant to eat healthier because they think it's too expensive. Planning, time, & patience can definitely help lower costs. (Search our blog for money saving tips.) However, the amount of food we throw away is often not considered as the waste of money & resources it truly is.

While throwing away food is sometimes the safest choice, a recent study has demonstrated our confusion over what expiration terms mean. This frequently results in throwing away food that is still fine to eat.

To learn about the study & why everyone is so confused, check out Yahoo News' 90 percent of Americans Confused by "Use By" Dates on Food.

 

For definitions of related terms & help judging when to say when, check out WebMD's Do Food Expiration Dates Really Matter?.

Do your fruits & veggies go bad faster than you can eat them? Planning can play an important role; however, so does proper storage! Check out Real Simple's extensive list of How to Store Fruits & Vegetables.