Food Security Issue

Let’s talk about a really disturbing food security issue - the fact that between a third and half of all food grown on the planet goes to waste. I’ll give you a moment to pick your jaw up off the floor before I proceed. According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization that’s the amount of food produced worldwide that is wasted after production. They argue, and rightly so, that the current food crisis the world is facing is not so much one of production, but one of waste. This food waste spreads like the ripples in a pond when one considers what else is wasted in the process - the water, time and energy that went into its production. So what can we do as individuals to reduce food waste? For starters, bone up on food labels so you’re not throwing away perfectly edible food. Try not to prepare meals that end up being far more than you will eat at one sitting, and if you do prepare too much food, freeze the leftovers to use at a later date. When you go out to eat ask for smaller portions instead of the super sized portions served at many restaurants; you’ll be reducing food waste and your waist. And remember, if you have good food items in your cupboard that you don’t think you will get around to using, donate them to your local food bank.