HOW TO SAVE FOOD AT HOME

These days, in class, we have been studying different stuff about the amount of food we waste
in our homes. That made me interested because I found out that Europeans waste about 1.3
billion tonnes of food each year. Food waste is a very big issue because it affects people, and
apart from wasting food, we also waste resources like water, energy, or even land. What can
we do to make the waste of food disappear? If you want to start reducing food waste at your
home, you can follow these 3 easy steps: Store food correctly, Shop smart, and eat the skins of
some kinds of food.

First of all, When I say “Store food correctly”, I mean that you should know where to put, or how to cook every kind of food because improper storage leads to a massive amount
of food waste. Many people are unsure how to store fruits and vegetables, which can lead to
premature ripening and eventually, rotten produce. For example, you also should know that
potatoes, tomatoes, or even garlic, should never be refrigerated. If we don’t know how to store
food correctly, you won’t be able to eat some food so you will need to throw it away.

Next, Sometimes, people tend to buy more food than they actually need, and they end up
throwing it out. To solve this kind of problem, you can try making a list of the items you really will
need. This will help you reduce impulses at the time to buy food, and go to the shops with
your mind clear about what you want to buy at the store.

Finally, Some people do not like the skin of some foods, like, for example, skins

of fruits, veggies, or even chicken. Even if you don’t believe it, there are so many

nutrients in the outer layer. An example would be apple skins. Apple skins contain

a large number of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. If we take off the skin

of whatever kind of food, we are also taking away one of the essentials things

in a portion of food, so theoretically, we are not eating a part of the food and

we are wasting food.

In conclusion, we should learn how to do these 3 steps correctly, because if not, we

will waste more food at home every day.

Kubala, Jillian. “ 20 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Food Waste”. Healthline.com/nutrition.20 Nov
2017. Web. 13 Mar 2019.