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How to Lower Your Grocery Bill and Stop Food Waste with Carleigh Bodrug (Replay)
Feb 17, 2025
Carleigh Bodrug, CEO of PlantYou and New York Times bestselling cookbook author, shares her inspiring journey from a novice cook to a champion of sustainable eating. She discusses alarming food waste statistics and offers practical strategies for reducing grocery bills, like bulk shopping and meal prepping. Carleigh introduces 'scrappy cooking' techniques to transform kitchen scraps into delicious meals, emphasizing that mindful cooking can save both money and the planet. Her fresh take on low-waste, plant-based recipes is a game-changer for sustainable living.
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Quick takeaways
- Most food waste occurs in consumer households due to unplanned meals and expired ingredients, highlighting the importance of meal planning.
- 'Scrappy cooking' emphasizes using leftover ingredients creatively, transforming food scraps into delicious meals and minimizing waste.
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Understanding Food Waste in Consumer Homes
Most food waste occurs in consumer households, accounting for approximately 30 to 40 percent of the total waste. While many people assume grocery stores and restaurants are the primary culprits of food waste, restaurants are usually efficient in managing their food due to financial pressures. The ease with which consumers waste food often stems from busy lifestyles, leading to unplanned meals, expired ingredients, and forgotten groceries. To combat this, awareness and intentionality about meal planning and grocery shopping are crucial.
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