5 Ways to Reuse Food Leftovers

Now more than ever, it is important to reduce our waste, especially in the kitchen, as climate change is a reality that affects all living beings. Moreover, sometimes it can be very beneficial, as you will see with these five ways to reuse food leftovers.Mexican households alone contribute 61 percent of the total 931 million tons of food waste, according to the Food Waste Index 2021. Among the main reasons are food spoilage, excess food, either from buying or preparing it, not paying attention to the expiration date and throwing it away prematurely, and lastly, poor planning.How to Reuse Food Leftovers?From making broths to composting, there are simple ways to minimize waste at home, which not only reduces organic waste but also helps conserve resources.Garlic and Onion PeelsIf you peeled garlic and onions for a dish, don’t throw the peels away immediately, as they can be used to add flavor and provide extra vitamins and minerals to your broth or soup.Coffee GroundsYou can reuse your coffee grounds in two ways: as fertilizer for your plants, especially good for roses, as they are rich in nitrogen; they also work as pest control and help keep ants away. The second use is as an air freshener; just place the coffee grounds in the fridge or freezer to prevent bad odors.EggshellsEggshells can also have two uses after you’ve eaten the inside. If you crush them and place them in your plant soil, the calcium they contain will help them grow; you can also include them finely ground in your smoothies to take advantage of this mineral.Avocado SeedTo make the most of the avocado, you can make masks and rinses for skin and hair, but you can also consume it in your smoothies, as the seed is rich in antioxidants and fiber. To add it, let it dry, crush it into a fine powder, and you’re good to go. The skin also has many benefits and can be used to make tea, for example.Tea BagsTea bags are especially useful as home remedies for the skin, as you can use them to relieve mosquito bites and even small burns by refrigerating them for a few minutes and placing them cold on the affected area; they also have many beauty uses, for example, they work very well to reduce eye puffiness.