Food Waste Equals Money Gone and Weight Gained
You either have it or you don’t: that animal instinct that causes your insides to die little when you waste a bite of food.
I have it. Blame it on my family. Growing up in a home that heartily encouraged a happy plate, I’ve been programmed to take only what I can eat and finish it all – licking my plate when necessary.
Clearly, it hasn’t worn off. Today as an adult, I still can’t stand to throw away food. It’s so wasteful. I will likely forever view it as money gone in the trash. But you know what? That’s not such a bad thing because it makes me more conscious of the money I spend on food and how I can avoid waste.
Another reason not to waste food? It can be healthier for your waistline. Here’s how.
