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Tips to reduce your weekly food costs
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Food waste costs the average London household £60 a month, so reducing your food waste is good for your pocket, and the environment. And as most food waste is avoidable; most households can do this easily!
Potatoes, bread, milk, leftover meals, soft drinks and meat are the foods most regularly wasted, so these are usually the best things to focus on first.
Make a plan
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Plan for at least 3-4 days at a time
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Check your fridge and cupboards for anything that needs eating soon
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Choose seasonal foods, they tend to be fresher, last longer and are likely to be cheaper
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Plan to cook double or more and put some portions in the freezer
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Shop smart
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Make a shopping list
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Make a note of what you already have in the fridge/cupboard
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Don’t get distracted by offers and end-of-aisle displays
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Choose fresh foods that can be frozen
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Check the labels for best before dates – the longer the better
Be savvy with your storage
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Keeping fruit and veg it in its original packaging can keep it fresher for longer. For example, a shrink-wrapped cucumber will last around five times longer than non-shrink wrapped!
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Slice your bread and store in the freezer in a freezer bag. You can get out a slice at a time to put in the toaster
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Did you know you can freeze cheese, eggs, milk, herbs and breadcrumbs?
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Dried food lasts a whole lot longer than fresh and is a great option if you don’t have a freezer
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