Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro Waste Free Kitchen Tips with Dana Gunders
Jan 12, 2023
Dana Gunders, Executive Director of ReFed and author of the Waste Free Kitchen Handbook, shares her mission to combat food waste. With insightful tips, she reveals how to freeze and store baby food effectively, plus what expired items are still safe to eat. She discusses the importance of family mealtimes and how baby-led weaning can enhance communication and healthy habits. Gunders also emphasizes involving kids in food prep to reduce waste and highlights creative uses for leftovers, empowering families to make a positive, sustainable impact in their kitchens.
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Dana's Baby-Led Weaning Story
- Dana used baby-led weaning with her two children, finding it simpler than pureed food methods.
- Her second child ate pizza crust first but still thrived on the approach.
Impact of US Food Waste
- About a third of the US food supply is wasted, costing households up to $2000 annually.
- Wasting food also consumes massive water and land resources, fueling climate change through methane emissions.
Use Freezer as Pause Button
- Use your freezer as a short-term storage tool to preserve leftovers and reduce waste.
- Freezing food buys time to eat it before spoilage, easing meal prep challenges for busy parents.
