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Jamie Petersen

Washington County

POINTS TOTAL

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  • 240 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    10
    zero-waste meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    21
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    9.4
    pounds
    food waste prevented

Jamie's actions

Planning

Keep a Food Inventory

I will take a fridge and pantry inventory to stay up to date with what I have at home before I go grocery shopping.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Planning

Try a Food Tracking App

I will download and use an app that helps me track and manage my food.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Planning

Plan a Leftovers Day

I will plan a meal to use up leftovers by creating a tasty smorgasbord or using a recipe that repurposes them.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Planning

Sign up for Fridge Check Fridays

I will sign up for Fridge Check Friday emails, sent by Hennepin County but open to everyone, to prompt me to check my fridge for food that needs to be used up and for hacks on storing food to keep it fresh.

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Shopping

Eat Before Shopping

I will resist impulse buys by eating a snack or meal before going grocery shopping. Those who grocery shop on an empty stomach spend 64% more than not-hungry shoppers.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Shopping

Glean or Forage

I will learn about the foods that grow locally and try gleaning or foraging.

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Participant Feed


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    Jamie Petersen 8/03/2025 9:56 AM
    I thought this information was really interesting! I was surprised that fats/oils was on this list.





    • H McCrillis 's avatar
      H McCrillis 8/04/2025 3:37 AM
      Does “processed” mean only canned or does it include frozen?

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      H McCrillis 8/04/2025 3:33 AM
      I wonder if alternative dairy and protein would be their own separate categories or placed into preexisting ones. Would they count as fresh vegetables or animal protein and dairy?

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    Jamie Petersen 8/02/2025 3:48 PM
    Please let me know if any of you want to try doing any challenges with me! :)
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Shopping
    What can you do to make sure you never shop hungry?

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    Jamie Petersen 8/01/2025 9:54 AM
    I can keep a protein snack in my car to eat right before shopping, this would help not buy items on impulse.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Planning
    Which app did you try and what do you think of it?

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    Jamie Petersen 8/01/2025 9:51 AM
    I use LifeSum, and so far I've lost 22 pounds using it. It helps me pre-plan meals, eat less, and tracks how many carbs / proteins / etc. I consume each day. Pre-planning helps me not waste as much food.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Planning
    What kinds of foods do you like to eat as leftovers? If you or your household members don't like eating leftovers, are there any foods you would be more willing to try than others?

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    Jamie Petersen 8/01/2025 9:49 AM
    I love having tacos as leftovers, but if I don't want to prepare a regular taco, I'll change it to a taco salad and mix it with western dressing.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Planning
    Are there food items you have been better about using up and not wasting since you started keeping an inventory of what's in your fridge?

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    Jamie Petersen 8/01/2025 9:48 AM
    I definitely don't waste any meat since that seems to cost the most!