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April 29, 2025

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Here's a stat that might make your jaw drop (and your wallet weep): Americans toss out about 25% of the food they buy. That's roughly one pound of food per person, per day, straight into the trash.

Talk about throwing money away. Take a peek below for some tips to be more food savvy.

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Start With Your Fridge

If you're looking for a low-effort, high-impact way to tighten up your budget, start with your fridge. Food waste isn't just a moral issue. It's a financial one. So how do you plug this budget-leaking sinkhole? Let's get into it.

1. Shop Less Often (Yes, Really)

It sounds counterintuitive, but shopping less can actually help you spend less. Try switching to a once-every-two-weeks grocery run. Why? Because every extra trip is a chance to impulse-buy a basketful of "good intentions" that end up wilting in the produce drawer.

Instead, plan your meals in two-week blocks. Cook double (or triple) portions at the start of the week and freeze the extras. That way, dinner's done and you're not scrambling and wasting.

And that meat you're not cooking right away? Freeze it the minute you unload the groceries unless you're eating it within 48 hours. Your future self will thank you.

2. Fresh First, Frozen Later

In week one, use up all your fresh fruits and veggies before they start giving you the side-eye from the crisper drawer. As you roll into week two, pivot to your frozen produce. It's just as nutritious, lasts forever, and won't judge you for forgetting it in the back of the fridge.

3. Don't Get Duped by Dairy Dates

Before you drop that milk into your cart, check the date. You can usually find dairy that lasts two weeks or more if you're paying attention. No one likes a surprise sour sip on day six. Burger Press

4. Use It All Before You Restock

Here's the golden rule: Use up what you have before buying more. Not only will this cut down on waste, but it'll stretch your creativity in the kitchen. (Peppers + canned beans + a half-used jar of salsa = dinner, right?)

Bonus Tip: Turn Scraps Into Gold

Okay, maybe not gold, but close. Save veggie scraps for broth, overripe fruit for smoothies, stale bread for croutons. Waste not, want not.

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