I Kept Throwing Away Food: How I Changed My Shopping Habits
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I Kept Throwing Away Food
How I changed my shopping habits
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Hi, everyone. A few months ago, I opened my fridge and found three old bags of salad, half a chicken, and some yogurt I'd forgotten about. All of it went in the trash. That day, I decided to change.
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01I Kept Throwing Away Food
Hi, everyone. A few months ago, I opened my fridge and found three old bags of salad, half a chicken, and some yogurt I'd forgotten about. All of it went in the trash. That day, I decided to change.
皆さん、こんにちは。数か月前、冷蔵庫を開けたら、古いサラダの袋が三つと、鶏肉が半分と、忘れていたヨーグルトが出てきました。全部ごみ箱行きでした。その日、変わろうと決めました。
02The Problem
The problem was clear. I was buying more food than I could eat, and I often forgot what was already in my fridge.
問題ははっきりしていました。食べきれないほどの食べ物を買っていて、冷蔵庫にすでに何があるかを忘れてしまうことがよくあったのです。
03The Causes
When I thought about why, I found three causes. I went shopping when I was hungry, I had no meal plan, and I couldn't say no to "buy two, get one free" offers.
なぜなのか考えてみて、三つの原因が見つかりました。お腹がすいているときに買い物に行っていたこと、献立を決めていなかったこと、そして「2つ買うと1つ無料」のような特売を断れなかったことです。
04Fix 1: A Simple Meal Plan
My first fix was a simple meal plan. Every Sunday, I plan five dinners and write a shopping list. In the store, I only buy what's on the list.
一つ目の対策は、簡単な献立づくりでした。毎週日曜日に、5日分の夕食を決めて、買い物リストを書きます。お店では、リストにあるものだけを買います。
05Fix 2: "Eat Me First" Shelf
My second fix was an "eat me first" shelf. I put food that will go bad soon at the front of the fridge, so I see it every time I open the door.
二つ目の対策は、「先に食べてね」の棚です。もうすぐ傷みそうな食べ物を冷蔵庫の手前に置いて、ドアを開けるたびに目に入るようにしています。
06Fix 3: Leftover Friday
Finally, I started "Leftover Friday." On Friday nights, I don't shop. I cook something with whatever is left in the fridge. It has become my favorite meal of the week.
最後に、「残り物の金曜日」を始めました。金曜日の夜は買い物をしません。冷蔵庫に残っているもので何かを作ります。今では、それが1週間で一番好きな食事になりました。
07Conclusion
In conclusion, these three small habits help me waste less food and spend less money. Why not try one of them this week? Thank you.
まとめると、この三つの小さな習慣のおかげで、捨てる食べ物も使うお金も減りました。今週、どれか一つを試してみませんか?ありがとうございました。
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