Make Your Grocery Shopping Go Further

In light of panic buying due to the global situation with the rapid spread of the Coronavirus, it is important to make the most of all the food and supplies you have at home, so that you can shop in a more organized way and avoid shortages in grocery stores.YOU MAY BE INTERESTED: CORONAVIRUS: HYGIENE MEASURES AT HOME AND IN THE OFFICEThat’s why we provide you with some tips on how to better utilize your grocery purchases and avoid this situation.Make a list Before rushing to fill your cart, check what you really need. Don’t buy just out of desperation or panic.Plan the week’s menu Surely you and your family will be spending more than a couple of days at home, so it is essential to select recipes and make lists of things you really need. You can create combinations for every day of the week.Check availability By mid-March 2020, the Coronavirus has likely caused social panic, and it is necessary to take advantage of technology to check the products available at the grocery store and base your decisions on that. You can also take advantage and order your products online.Organize food in the refrigerator Store any meat you won’t be preparing soon in the freezer. Arrange vegetables in a way that they won’t get squished, and leave any still-green fruits outside the refrigerator.Learn to choose The texture and color say a lot about the condition of a fruit or vegetable. If you can identify the best ones, you will save a lot, and they will last longer. Here’s how to choose the best fruits and vegetables.Improvise Ideally, you should plan meals in advance, but that’s not always possible. If you have something left over that you miscalculated, or something took too long to thaw, look for recipes where you can incorporate it. Remember that freshly prepared food has a longer shelf life.Don’t waste anything There are many things that result from preparation and can be useful for others. For example, when you boil chicken, you can use the broth to make soups or sauces. If you don’t use it, don’t throw it away; it may be useful in a few days.Freeze If you don’t know when you’ll be able to cook something, put it in the freezer. Despite what we may think, there are several foods that can last in optimal conditions for a long time in this state. Just make sure that the packaging, bag, or container is well-sealed to avoid any off-flavors. Don’t waste any more time (or money), and avoid panic buying due to Coronavirus in Mexico and around the world. The most important thing is to take precautions and to have peace of mind knowing that you and your family can find fresh food at home.With these recipes, it will be much easier to make the most of what you already have at home, or we’ll give you ideas on what to cook:Quinoa Salad with Beans and MintPortobello Stuffed with Beans and Avocado PureeBean and Hearts of Palm Ceviche Nopal Salad with Black Beans