“Plan your meals to reduce waste.”

Now you’re in charge of making sure everyone in your house eats something healthy , tasty , and just the right amount . Food planning helps you do all that! It’s like drawing a map for the week, but instead of a treasure chest , you’re finding the best foods for breakfast , lunch , and dinner . For your weekly menu, choose meals that everyone will enjoy . You don’t have to do it all by yourself – ask your family what they’d like to eat !

After you’ve decided what you want to cook , make a shopping list . This helps you avoid buying extra stuff that might just sit in the fridge until it gets sad and moldy (yuck! ).

A big part of food planning is making sure you don’t waste anything . Leftovers are your best friend . After dinner, if there’s extra food , don’t throw it away! You can turn it into a whole new meal . Like last night’s roasted veggies ? They can become a yummy soup ! Or that leftover rice ? It could be the base for a stir-fry the next day .

Also, remember portion sizes ! It’s better to take a little and go back for seconds if you’re still hungry, than to take too much and waste it . You can even help your parents with fun stuff like packing school lunches or organizing snacks for the week . By planning meals , you’re not only saving time and money , but you’re also taking care of your health and the environment !

So, are you ready to be a food planner and waste less food ? Let’s get started!