Saving Meals

Here are some insights from experts on saving meals by reducing food waste, planning meals, and getting creative with leftovers:

1. Reducing Food Waste:

   • Lucie Basch, co-founder of Too Good To Go, discusses the success of her app in reducing food waste by allowing stores to sell surplus food at the end of the day. The company has expanded to 12,000 stores in the US, saving more than 4 million meals so far 1.

2. Meal Planning Tips:

   • Liz Weston emphasizes the importance of meal planning to save money and reduce food waste. By planning meals based on supermarket sales and existing pantry items, one can make efficient use of ingredients and minimize food waste 2.
   • Danny Matranga suggests adopting meal prepping to save time and money. Preparing meals in advance can help save on food costs and ensure you have healthy options ready, avoiding the need to eat out or grab quick, less healthy options 3.
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       Food Waste Revolution

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       Meal Planning Tips

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       Smart Meal Prep

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       Creative Lunch and Dinner

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       Meal Budgeting Tips

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3. Creative Use of Leftovers:

   • Lisa Grudzielanek encourages using leftovers creatively to make exciting lunches and dinners. She suggests adding different ingredients or cutting vegetables in various ways to keep salads interesting, as well as making and freezing soups and stews for easy future meals 4.

4. Budget-Friendly Recipes:

   • Brad Barrett highlights that with planned, nutritious recipes, it's possible to maintain a food budget as low as $2 per person per meal. Effective meal planning and systematizing routine meals can lead to significant savings over time 5.

By applying these strategies, you can save meals, reduce food waste, and manage your food budget effectively.