In 2016, Guardian reported that Americas throw away half of their produce in the trash.  How much does that amount to? An astonishing $160 billion dollars!
Researchers are puzzled as to why we waste so much food. They do think that it has to do with food prices. Americans spend more money on take out than most countries.

What is the solution to food waste? Eat your leftovers!

Leftovers are a great way to save money if you remember to eat them, or even remember to put them away. Amy Shapiro, MS, RD, and CDN and owner of Real Nutrition NYC, says one of the biggest mistake she sees people make with their leftovers is leaving them out for too long. “Leave leftovers out for no more than two hours at room temperature. Otherwise, bacteria grows, which is one of the biggest causes of foodborne Illness,” she warns.

Here are ways to safely eat and reheat your leftovers:
–Repackage and date your leftovers: Store leftovers in airtight containers and add a piece of masking tape to the lid to mark the date — this way you can be sure they’re eaten or tossed out within the proper time frame.
–Be mindful of the temperature needed for storing leftovers
–When in doubt, throw it out

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