How Meal Planning Helps Reduce Food Waste and Save Money

# How Meal Planning Helps Reduce Food Waste and Save Money

Meal planning is one of the most effective strategies for reducing food waste and saving money on groceries. Here's how to do it right.

Benefits of Meal Planning

1. **Reduce Impulse Purchases** - Shop with a list based on planned meals 2. **Use What You Have** - Plan meals around existing inventory 3. **Minimize Spoilage** - Buy only what you need for specific recipes 4. **Save Time** - Less frequent shopping trips and cooking decisions

Getting Started with Meal Planning

Use FoodSavr's Sous Chef AI to generate meal plans based on items in your inventory that are nearing expiry. This ensures you use what you have before buying more.

Weekly Planning Strategy

1. Check your inventory for items expiring soon 2. Plan 3-5 meals using those ingredients 3. Make a shopping list for missing items only 4. Prep ingredients in advance when possible

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