ZOE Science & Nutrition Recap: Scrappy ways to eat healthier and save money | Carleigh Bodrug & Will Bulsiewicz
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Nov 25, 2025 
Food writer Carleigh Bodrug and gastroenterologist Dr. Will Bulsiewicz team up to tackle the global crisis of food waste. They reveal that 40% of food is wasted and share how household habits contribute to this problem. Carleigh emphasizes the benefits of using your senses over best-before dates and offers smart meal planning tips to save money while eating healthier. Will explains how freezing bread increases resistant starch, benefiting gut health. Together, they show that simple changes can lead to financial savings and a more sustainable kitchen.
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Food Waste Is A Massive Hidden Cost
- About 40% of the food we buy ends up wasted, creating huge environmental and financial costs.
- Food waste emits more greenhouse gases than the entire airline industry and wastes money households can ill afford.
Homes Drive Most Food Waste
- The largest share of food waste happens in consumer homes rather than stores or restaurants.
- Lack of planning and an education gap, not malice, drive most household waste according to Carleigh Bodrug.
Plan Meals Before You Shop
- Plan meals and check your fridge and pantry before shopping to avoid buying duplicates and excess.
- Treat grocery shopping with simple accounting to reduce impulsive buys and weekly waste.