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There’s a lot about pre-COVID life that we can?t wait to get back to. But, after over a year of working from home, virtual school, and physical distancing, your family may have picked up some good food habits that you should keep. Researchers from the University of Guelph have been studying how families have adapted to the pandemic when it comes to mealtimes, grocery shopping and what foods they throw out. Their results revealed four key eating habits your family should continue post-pandemic.
Grocery shop with a mission 
Many families changed up their grocery shopping routines to make fewer trips to the store and purchasing more per trip. Plan your meals, review what foods you have in the fridge and cupboards, and make a grocery list before you head to the store. This will help you to focus on what you need and reduce impulse buying. Meal planning doesn?t have to be complicated?start with a few of your family?s favourite dishes and work your way from there.  To reduce food waste, plan to use up fresh ingredients (like meats or fresh vegetables) early in the week and save longer-lasting ingredients (like cheese, grains, or frozen vegetables) for later in the week.
Get kids in the kitchen
In addition to spending more time cooking meals at home, many families reported involving their kids in cooking more than before the pandemic.
Kids make excellent sous chefs! There are plenty of age-appropriate tasks that you can delegate, like washing veggies or se...