Food Waste Is Killing Your Budget (Learn the Tricks to Save Big) with Teralyn Pilgrim

Nov 6, 2024

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Let’s be real: food waste is costing you—big time. If you’re tossing leftovers or ignoring those limp veggies in the back of the fridge, you’re practically throwing money in the trash. In this episode, I sit down with Teralyn Pilgrim, a zero food waste wizard, to uncover how we can all save serious cash and do something good for the planet. We’re getting into the myths around ‘best by’ dates, clever hacks to upcycle food scraps into new meals, and how to make the most of what you’ve got without sacrificing taste or quality."

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

The Hidden Cost of Food Waste: How food waste is silently draining an average of $100 a month from your wallet—and what to do about it.
The Truth About Expiration Dates: Forget what you thought you knew; ‘best by’ dates are often misleading, and we’ll explain how to actually know what’s safe to eat.
Mindful Eating Hacks: Tips for getting intentional with your food choices, so nothing goes to waste and your budget gets a boost.
Scrap Transformation Tips: From carrot tops to bread ends, find out how to turn scraps into surprisingly delicious meals that’ll impress anyone.
Getting the Whole Family Involved: Practical ways to teach kids about food waste and build a mindset shift that sticks.
Kitchen Organization Secrets: Why knowing what’s in your fridge can make all the difference—and how to set up your kitchen for zero waste success.

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