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ベチャっとしたセロリやグシャっとしたトマトをしょっちゅうゴミ箱に捨てているのは、あなただけではありません。ガイドブックなんてないから、食品を適切な方法で保存して、保存可能期間を延ばしたり味を保つ方法なんてわかるはずがないですよね。だから、アメリカ人が捨てる1人当たりの食品量が毎月20ポンド（約9キロ）以上であったとしても驚くことではありません。。アメリカ天然資源保護協議会（NRDC）によると、その量は年間1650億ドルに相当し、最終的には埋立地に埋められることになります。
正しく食料品を保存する方法を学べば、風味を保ち、食費を節約し、無駄を減らすことが可能なのです。
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Beer Time(01 of18)
What we like about this fridge is that even though the amount of beer is quite literally bursting the door open, there\'s still room for a head of lettuce. It\'s nice to see someone thinking about nutrition.\r\n\r\nCourtesy of Flickr: bradleypjohnson. (credit:Flickr: bradleypjohnson)
Bare Bones(02 of18)
Even if you\'ve seen a completely empty fridge before, it probably didn\'t feel as empty as this one. There\'s something about having a half used container of soy sauce that really highlights all the \"emptiness\" around.\n\nCourtesy of Flickr: Global X. (credit:Flickr: Global X)
Activity In The Fridge(03 of18)
With a fairly empty fridge, it\'s easy for cats to play around in there. And while we can\'t deny that this is pretty adorable, it\'s probably not something we\'d recommend.\r\n\r\nCourtesy of Flickr: romana klee. (credit:Flickr: romana klee)
Door Jam!(04 of18)
We all like our condiments; we\'re a nation that loves to dip our foods into sauces. But there\'s condiment love, and then condiment obsession. This is definitely a demonstration of an obsession, and maybe even a tad beyond.\r\n\r\nCourtesy of Flickr: craigemorsels. (credit:Flickr: craigemorsels)
Citrus Galore(05 of18)
Did anybody tell the owners of this fridge that you don\'t need to refrigerate citrus fruit? They sure could save a lot of space if they took out all those oranges.\r\n\r\nCourtesy of Flickr: Risager. (credit:Flickr: Risager)
Condiment Lover(06 of18)
If you need a bit of mustard, you know who to ask. This fridge has got mustard in nearly every variety. And you know what? There\'s no ketchup to be seen.\r\n\r\nCourtesy of Flickr: LoopZilla. (credit:Flickr: LoopZilla)
The Ultimate Fridge(07 of18)
This is the refrigerator you wish you had when you were a kid (and probably still now). With it\'s cool double doors, and fully stocked with ice cream, nuggets and milk.\r\n\r\nCourtesy of Flickr: becca.peterson2. (credit:Flickr: becca.peterson2)
The Minimalist(08 of18)
Some people don\'t need much to be happy -- or to eat. For some, light beer and a couple of condiments are really all that\'s needed in the fridge.\r\n\r\nCourtesy of Flickr: J$. (credit:Flickr: J$)
Is That MD 20 20? Really?(09 of18)
Need we say more? Despite there being some good, wholesome, well-balanced ingredients inside this fridge, they have MD 20 20. And that cancels all the good stuff out. \r\n\r\nCourtesy of Flickr: seaofteeth. (credit:Flickr: seaofteeth)
Sriracha Addict(10 of18)
No judgement from Kitchen Daily on sriracha being the most important (only) item in someone\'s fridge. What we don\'t understand is why you\'d chill it. (It must just be a matter of personal preference.)\r\n\r\nCourtesy of Flickr: Burin Asavesna. (credit:Flickr: Burin Asavesna)
Possibly The Best Looking Fridge We've Seen(11 of18)
This is one well organized fridge. And it\'s well equipped with good-for-you foods like pears, cantaloupe and strawberries.\r\n\r\nCourtesy of Amanda Heckert, Intern, Kitchen Daily. (credit:Amanda Heckert)
Just Went Shopping(12 of18)
BunniRidge:
my husbands eats a lot of eggs...
my husbands eats a lot of eggs...
Vegetarian Fridge(13 of18)
Scott McNeely:
Portion Control(14 of18)
katieisalameass:
This is my fride, I am a healthy eater, as you can tell. I drink only water. Besides that Cream Soda hidden in the back. Only about one a year. :] - Katie Rush, Cincinnati, OH
This is my fride, I am a healthy eater, as you can tell. I drink only water. Besides that Cream Soda hidden in the back. Only about one a year. :] - Katie Rush, Cincinnati, OH
Love My Fridge(15 of18)
ohhplease:
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Cool Cat(17 of18)
Donna Planas:
Our dearly departed Tito loved to jump into our old refrigerator.
Our dearly departed Tito loved to jump into our old refrigerator.
All out of Antelope and Zebra!(18 of18)
BuffaloChicken Cluckson:
Moved in 4 days ago.
Moved in 4 days ago.