Nourishing News: Tips on making the most of the food you buy
The cost of groceries keeps going up, putting a strain on family budgets and creating stress right along with it. It’s easy to feel powerless and discouraged these days.
The good news: You can actually do a lot to help yourself. Check out these tips on how to make the most of the food you buy.
- One of the trickiest parts of grocery shopping is choosing produce. Learn how to tell if a fruit or vegetable is ripe and discover other ways to get optimal value from your produce.
- Reducing food waste isn’t just about cleaning your plate; it’s about making food last as long as possible. Learn how to eat fresh and waste less by starting with common foods like apples, berries, cheese, nuts, flour and whole grains.
Want to learn more about sustainable eating practices? The Wellness Committee invites you to explore a variety of online resources from Cafe Bon Appetit and savethefood.com. You’ll learn how to incorporate global flavors into your meal and turn your plate into a colorful palette of nutrients – and you’ll discover a dinner party calculator that will allow you to create the perfect menu.