How To Organize Your Fridge To Help You Stay Healthy
Michael Hansen
The home organization experts at The Home Edit say that the key to actually consuming the healthy foods you buy is making them visible and accessible in your fridge. They recommend storing your items by category (vegetables, condiments, dairy, etc.) and unloading your groceries according to these designated "zones." "This will ensure that all incoming items have a home, which is crucial for maintaining an organized system," The Home Edit's blog suggests.
To organize your fridge, invest in clear containers and labels. The beauty of this organization method is that it helps your kids, partner, or roommates to also adhere to the system, in addition to holding you accountable. Healthy, easily accessible foods and a smoothly functioning household? Yes, please.
In terms of deciding where things go, The Food Network suggests placing ready-to-eat items (like cut-up fruits and veggies) at eye level to make healthy snacking a snap. It's also about time we erase any guilt that exists around prepared foods. Sure, fresh meals are ideal, but we don't always have time to make them. Instead, stock up on things that can create a quick, healthy meal like rotisserie chicken, pre-made soups, or mixed greens. "This way you won't reach for foods that you don't actually want, and you can put meals together in minutes," say nutritionists Tamara Green and Sarah Grossman via The Food Network.