Americans waste anywhere from 30 to 40% of edible food –which is the equivalent of about 20 pounds of food per person per month. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, it is estimated that “more food reaches landfills and incinerators than any other single material in our everyday trash,” accounting for over 20% of the nation’s discarded waste.
The eternal question in my household: What’s for dinner? At the end of a long day, getting to the grocery store simply doesn’t happen. As a registered dietitian nutritionist, I know the value of having a fridge stocked with healthy foods. As a mom, I know that sometimes you have to find creative ways to get dinner on the table. Using what I already have on hand helps me save money while still providing the nutrition I need. Ready to embrace the chaos of cooking creatively with whatever you can find? Here are my top tips:
Feeling the pinch at the grocery store lately? Are you reevaluating what you place in your cart? Food costs are on the rise and all of us could benefit from shopping a little smarter. Revising your list doesn’t mean ditching those good-for-you foods. There are plenty of ways to ensure that you are eating healthy on a budget. Follow our few simple tips to keep you and your bank account well nourished.
In my estimation, almost all efforts made to fight hunger are cool! That said, many people think you can just throw some canned food at hunger and call it a day, when in fact, there are so many more ways to address food insecurity. It’s a complex issue that needs to be approached from multiple angles.
It’s important to consider both local and global food insecurity, but they also differ in various ways (including how to help); so I’m going to start where you are. What can you do to help people near you get enough food on a regular basis? I’m glad you asked!
Does your family eat breakfast? Or are you bored with the same old breakfast fare? It’s the same in many houses, because about half of all the kids in this country don’t eat before they leave for school in the morning.
Benefits of School Breakfast
Food is a basic need – an absolute necessity – for everyone. Even in America, the land of plenty, one in six people faces food insecurity every day and one in four children go to bed hungry. There are many Americans skipping meals or eating less than they should each day because there just isn’t enough to go around. This can be a senior citizen on a limited income, single parents trying to make ends meet, or families facing a financial emergency. Hunger can affect people from all walks of life.
