25+ Ways to Keep Food From Spoiling

by Survival At Home

According to a report from August 2012 by the National Resources Defense Council, America wastes about 40 percent of its food supply. Let that sink in for a moment. Imagine going into your kitchen and just throwing away 4 pounds of food for every 10 pounds you have. That makes absolutely no sense whatsoever. You’ve either spent money buying or time growing and harvesting your food. Why on Earth would you want to just toss it out?

The simple fact is we don’t throw away food that’s typically “good” – only the things that either grow hair, turn sour, or pass their expiration date. I’m sure you’ll want to know these 25+ ways to keep food from spoiling.

Wrap celery, broccoli, and lettuce in aluminum foil before storing in the fridge. They’ll stay crisp for four weeks or more.

There is an old saying that one rotten apple will spoil the bunch. This is actually true. One apple that is going bad will bring the other apples down with it. You should ensure that you check your apples daily to make certain that you do not have a rotten one and if you do, throw it out to protect other apples.

Roast nuts as soon as you get them home, then freeze them. Nuts that are roasted have more flavor, keep longer, and can always be used in recipes that call for nuts, roasted or otherwise. Spread them in a single layer on a sheet pan, bake in a 350ºF oven for 15 minutes, or until golden brown and fragrant.