1 – 2 days after your shop: Prepackaged salad greens have a relatively short fridge life, so the beginning of the week is the perfect time to opt for salads. If you are looking for salad greens with a longer shelf life, look for unpackaged options, as fresh lettuce bunches such as cos, oakleaf, or iceberg lettuce may last longer. Other foods you should eat quickly include:
3 – 5 days after your shop: This is a good time to opt for traditional lean meat and three veg, as well as stir-fries. Some green leafy veggies, such as broccoli, should still be going strong. Other options include:
5 – 7 days after you shop: The end of the week is a great time to capitalise on veggies with a long shelf life: meals such as roasts, slices, hot pots, slow cookers, curries, soups and stews are all perfect. Options include:
More than a week after you shop: Towards the end of the week, canned beans and legumes can be a great meal base, and tinned tomatoes are a good choice for pasta sauces.
Healthy Eating
