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Episode 106
Wednesday, 25 June, 2025
Stop Wasting Fresh Produce: Tips for Cooking in Midlife. In episode 106, Amanda and Chef Shannon discuss practical strategies for managing excess produce and reducing food waste, especially for smaller households. "It's ok to play in the kitchen!"The kids are gone. You eat at different times from your spouse or partner. Heck, you don't even eat the same foods anymore! How can you reduce food waste and still create healthy, delicious meals that align with your health goals in midlife?Chef Shannon and Amanda explore the importance of inventory management, kitchen organization, and creative cooking techniques to minimize food waste. The conversation emphasizes intuitive eating, the significance of having essential pantry items, and the joy of experimenting in the kitchen. Listeners are encouraged to embrace culinary creativity and consider joining Amanda and Shannon's upcoming Culinary Gentle Nutrition Course to enhance their cooking skills.Takeaways from the show:- Maximizing produce is essential for small households.- Taking inventory helps prevent food waste.- Protein essentials should always be stocked in the pantry.- Creative storage solutions can extend the life of food.- How to transform leftovers into new meals.- Mindful cooking balances what you want to eat with what your body needs (intuitive eating)- It's okay to make mistakes while learning to cook. Experimentation in the kitchen fosters creativity.Don't miss the visual special effects! Watch the episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/_woKjLAcKSQGet on the waitlist for the Culinary Gentle Nutrition course, coming out in October 2025! https://alpinenutrition.kit.com/culinary_courseDownload my 5 Favorite Foods for Women + Recipes from Chef Shannonhttps://alpinenutrition.kit.com/19a5e26ba7 Get additional blog posts and resources for intuitive eating during menopause on my website www.alpinenutrition.orgBe you go, subscribe to the show, leave a review, and share the episode with a friend!