Quick tips: How to save your produce

By Katelyn Marie Poyntz

Did you know that 63% of the food Canadians throw away could have been eaten and that 30% of it is comprised of vegetables?

Use these simple tips to save those veggies:

• Wilted veggies? Put them in cold water, and let them sit. Wilted celery, lettuce, potatoes, carrots, broccoli, etc., will come back to life in no time!
• Celery leaves, broccoli stems, cauliflower leaves, and fennel fronds can all be consumed! Chop and add to your stir fries, stews, sauces, etc.
• Apple’s gone soft? Peel, put in a pot with some water, and cook on medium heat. You’ll have applesauce in no time (seriously, that’s all it takes).
• Potatoes grown sprouts? Snap them off, peel off any green skin or flesh, and continue on. :)

​What do you end up throwing out the most? Start keeping track of your food
​waste habits to help identify what you can do differently to make a positive impact.

Together, we can help keep usable produce out of the trash!

*This post is based on content originally posted on Wylderr.

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