- Bread: If you’re not going to eat it soon, freeze it. You can toast it straight from the freezer.
- Fresh herbs: preserve in jars with water or freeze chopped with oil in ice cube trays.
- Cheese: wrap it in parchment paper and store it in a sealed container.
- Eggs: Keep them in their original packaging and on the middle shelf of the refrigerator, not in the door.
- Avocado: if you only used half, leave the pit in the other half and sprinkle with lemon to prevent it from oxidizing.
Organizing your kitchen and applying these techniques will not only help you reduce food waste, but also save money and eat healthier. Remember that storing food properly is part of caring for your home and your health .
Useful tips for better food preservation
1. Store the eggs with the pointed end down
This helps keep the yolk centered and prevents air from quickly entering the interior.
2. Separate the fruits that ripen quickly
Apples, pears, and bananas release ethylene, a gas that accelerates the ripening of other foods. Store them away from the rest to prevent everything from spoiling faster.
3. Store the cheese with kitchen paper or parchment paper