✅ Daily Living Skills (ADLs & IADLs) *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

2.36 – Avoiding Food Waste with Creative Substitutions: Preventing waste begins with imagination. Wilting vegetables become soup, overripe fruit becomes smoothies or baked goods, and stale bread transforms into croutons. Substitute ingredients based on what you already have—spinach for lettuce, beans for meat, or yogurt for sour cream. Planning around what’s available reduces costs and environmental impact. Store leftovers visibly so they’re not forgotten. Label containers with dates and portion sizes for accountability. Turning waste into new meals teaches mindfulness and gratitude for resources. Creative substitution turns obstacles into opportunities for growth. Sustainability in the kitchen isn’t about sacrifice—it’s about respect for effort, money, and the planet.

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Practical training to help individuals independently manage personal care, household tasks, and community responsibilities, building confidence and self-sufficiency in daily life.

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