Cutting Out Sugar, Fridge Cleanup, Healthy Snack Haul | UPGRADE YOU EP1: Health

New year new series: UPGRADE YOU! Every month I'm gonna tackle a new topic you've told me on my Instagram that you wanna work on in the new year + challenge myself to make changes and take you along with me!
We start with HEALTH, more specifically lowering my sugar intake + unhealthy snack addiction (fml). If you wanna join me on this challenge leave a comment below and keep me updated on your progress via Instagram!
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Starting her career in Hollywood, Jen quickly began working with the most influential stars, including Kim, Khloe, and Kourtney Kardashian, Katy Perry, Jessica Alba, and Jennifer Lopez. Today, with over 2.7mm followers on social media, she’s what the New York Times calls “The Most Influential Hairstylist in the World,” counting top models Chrissy Teigen, Kendall and Kylie Jenner, and Gigi and Bella Hadid as some of her most loyal clientele. Jen is also the founder of ManeAddicts.com and haircare brand OUAI.
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[@KM-yc6uu]

I’ve never related more to a celebrity then when Jen Atkin talked about food for a solid 4 minutes 😂❤️ That’s literally me naming everything that I love to eat

[@laurenagnes8435]

That was one of the most entertaining moments of all of KZbin for me.

[@JenAtkin]

Hahaha the struggle

[@sodefeated]

SAAAAME

[@kaylazadel]

Except for when she mentions the hot fudge sundaes on American Airlines... she got me there.

[@KM-yc6uu]

Omg and you replied to me!! Girl 🥰 I just saw this but you made my night lol

[@MadameTeresa]

I'm always envious of people who can keep snacks in the house. The minute I bring snacks in the house I eat them all lol

[@fulan8342]

No self control at all 😣😭

[@hanbabs10]

Cutting out sugar from your diet is SO important! I went sugar free for 2 months and it's amazing how much of a difference it made to my life! Not only did I lose weight, but my skin also looked incredible and I found I was craving food less. IT IS LIFE CHANGING! Good luck girl! I hope you find the same results.

[@HelenaBytnar]

OMG how.... this is my goal, seriously, I just don't know how is this doable...

[@hanbabs10]

zxc I completely understand how you are feeling! Trust me, it is really hard for the first week but once you get over the first week, you’ll find that you crave sugar less. I followed the Keto Diet so I also eliminated carbs from my diet (which you would be surprised contain lots of sugar) and upped my fat intake. I am really bad at tracking what I eat so I would just have a mental note in my mind to have less than 20 grams of carbs per day and as little sugar as possible! I’m a huge snacker so I keep Quest bars on me at all times in my bag. They have lots of fun flavours like birthday cake and cookies and cream :) If you really want something sugary, have a diet soda instead (but only as a treat :)).

[@hanbabs10]

zxc OH and one thing I forgot to mention is STOP DRINKING MILK and switch to cream instead. What a lot of people don’t realize is that milk is very high in carbs and also has sugar in it! When I first started on the Keto diet I was still drinking milk and not understanding why I wasn’t losing any weight! One carton of milk alone contains 11 grams of sugar and 12 grams of carbs where as a carton of cream contains 1 gram of sugar and 1 gram of carbs.

[@kaskahea1274]

Hannah Babich & what happens when you crave dark chocolate 🍫 when it’s 🔴🔴🔴the time of the month? Dark chocolate is the hardest thing for me to give up.

[@hanbabs10]

Kas Kahea Good question! I found once I cut back on sugar I just started to crave it less. I know this isn’t chocolate, but there’s a really good healthy peanut butter called Fatso (their salted caramel flavour is TO DIE FOR) so any time I am feeling bad I will dip apples in it. Peanut butter is filling because it’s high in fat and if you find the right one, can be low in sugar! That always seems to hit the spot for me when I want something sugary like chocolate.

[@meeghan7355]

“I’ve never liked Domino’s because I care about myself” 😂😂😂

[@u.laura1989]

My quick tip for not wasting food: Fruit - when you see it’s starting to look kinda sad lol throw it in a pot with some lemon juice and a bit of really good honey, let it simmer until you have a compote! Put it on some gluten free healthy pancakes and no need for syrup 🥞 Veggies: Cut them up toss them with some olive oil, salt, pepper, rosemary whatever u like and roast them in the oven! Makes an awesome meal with sweet potatoes, or a great side dish. Hope that gives you some inspo! Sending you love ❤️❤️

[@francescakirk4349]

Laura Ulisse oh wow this is awesome thanks!

[@misstoosha]

adding onto this.. I juice my sad fruits and veggies!

[@washikiryu]

Leftovers- give them to a homeless person

[@d26s10]

I freeze EVERYTHING in zip lock bags when it’s on the turn to almost going bad. Then you have the freedom to do what you like with the veggies... add to any casseroles, stews, scrambled eggs, omelettes, soups, boil them or sautée to accompany pretty much any meat/main dish or blitz up in a blender for a pasta sauce. Fruits you’re a little more limited with but you can add to a blender to make a smoothie, top oatmeal with them or create a sorbet/fruity topper with granola on Greek yoghurt. Freezing preserves the nutrients and gives you an emergency stash of goodness if you’re running low on groceries or going out of town etc and can’t use up what you have.

[@joannecabero2917]

Who else got hungry while Jen was naming food places? I relate to you so much lol

[@JenAtkin]

hahahah sorry sorry

[@sofiarubin781]

Some things that work for me: - Delete delivery apps, if you don’t have them on your phone you cant use them. - Cooking healthy meals gets me excited about my health and makes me appreciate it and invest more in it. - Allow yourself to have something unhealthy every once in a while, for example don’t avoid going out to dinner with friends because you don’t want to eat something that is not that healthy, balance is key. - Don’t buy that much groceries at once, buy the right amount for the week, that way you’ll waste way less. - Start small bc every form of progress counts, sugar and processed foods are soooo addictive and giving them up is very hard but after a while of not having them and constantly thinking about them your body kinda stops asking for them. Love this new segment!!!Best of luck jen 💕💕💕

[@sossoft]

When she listed a fav fast food items, I felt that on a level

[@JenAtkin]

Hahaha

[@caroline1844]

I appreciate how real this video is. She’s the best!! Showing that she has things to work on and no one is perfect. Thanks for the video!!

[@JenAtkin]

Thanks for watching!

[@helenap1172]

The healthy attempts of food left in the fridge to die is so ME 😭

[@JenAtkin]

The saddest thing

[@laurenagnes8435]

Me too! So sad! I literally started buying canned fruit so I don’t have to keep watching fresh fruit rot from me not eating it.

[@tazzel10]

Ugh the amount of wasted food kills me

[@sheisheycoco]

Jen listing off all her fave foods had me rolling. 😂🤣

[@FaithJEllo]

A tip for not wasting foods that have a short shelf life: Keep raw fruits and veggies on the highest shelf in your fridge so you don't forget about them in the crisper or hidden on the bottom shelf!

[@ninapope8603]

Great idea!

[@amanduhhhh42]

GIRL i need this so bad right now, and your declutter video. hearing you talk about fast food & unhealthy food habits is so relatable and i love that you’re so open about it. a lot of people in your position wouldn’t share that they like this kind of food, or that they struggle with it sometimes, and your realness is really inspiring. “i’ve never liked dominos because i care about myself” S A M E

[@briannag.1122]

Diet is something that I'd say is overall in good shape, obviously there are areas to improve upon but my main goal is to cut out substances (ab)use. The last two years have been one long journey of using drugs/alcohol to add fullness and excitement to my days. I'd drink when I knew it wouldn't really give me any satisfaction and that's when it becomes a problem, when you drink/do drugs just because you're that bored. So my main health goal is to stop spending money on alcohol/weed (need to save money anyways) and instead try to use exercise as a way to get me excited and energized about the day ahead. It's free to move your body and I don't have to worry about any adverse effects physically or mentally, which I really can't afford anyways. Love your channel and thank you for this new series!! You are a motivation to me to want to do better for myself and live a fulfilling life.

[@emmaserr6828]

Hey Jen! Wow I loved this episode of your new series. I can relate so much to the dessert every night habit . Three years ago I felt addicted to sugar and relied on it to function. Over the last three years I have been training myself to enjoy healthy foods and cut my bad habits. Today I have a passion for health and wellness and actually enjoy the taste of earths natural gifts. One tip I would recommend to avoid wasting food, is to freeze anything right before it goes bad because that will extend the life of the item.

[@lencyaguilar4065]

As some one who enjoys eating healthy & making at home meals I recommend buying less when you grocery shop for any cold items so you kinda force yourself to eat what you have before it goes bad. You’ll start going to the grocery store like twice a week but you’ll be wasting less food. Good lucky on the health journey!!

[@withsylvia]

Best tip on saving produce: as soon as you get home from the store, soak the fruit and vegetables in a ACV water solution for 5-10 min, rinse and store in a breathable container or bowl with no lid! Same with greens - the acv water solution makes everything nice and crunchy, keeps produce fresh for longer, washes off residue of any kind of chemical dirt or contaminate. The hemp cloth reusable produce bags are bomb!

[@alinefrancisco-lewis331]

This is the content we need!! Consuming content that will help us grow and better ourselves mentally, physically, emotionally!

[@janareininger7776]

I still can't believe how real you are and how real you keeping it! You are the best and such an inspiration on sooo many levels :) xxx

[@MW-ve3ge]

Don’t buy so much food at one time. Girl, it’s just you & Mike. Your fridge looks like it can feed the Brady Bunch + Alice!

[@Julia-el7cr]

Okay this series is all i‘ve been waiting for!! You give me so much inspiration in all kinds of different topics and now this series is perfect to start out the new year😍 Love you Jen!!! Gonna hustle to achieve my goals this year even more than I did before!!!

[@JenAtkin]

Yay!!!

[@kaylabruner1045]

How to not waste food: grocery shop weekly... and only buy what you need for the week. For example, I buy one or two fruits to last me the whole week (aka 5 apples and a bag of grapes), that way they're gone and I have to get more, instead of having too much (I always keep frozen fruit for smoothies though). I always keep healthy TJ's meals in the freezer for emergency days so I don't Postmate.

[@helloitslaila]

my new fav human ever

[@nathalye7909]

Tip: Utilize the re-usable baggies that were on your instastory! You can store your snacks/fruits/veggies since you're always on the go and it's the perfect alternative to cover your half eaten pears lol

[@angieevans8929]

I'm so excited for this!!! I am totally on the same page. I completely cut sugar out all together (yes even maple syrup & honey!), and am only allowing myself vodka or tequila on vacation (I told myself it has to be an out of the state, legit vacation, not a staycation or "the weekend"). I'm so excited to see what changes take place from this.

[@janinemoore1129]

Wow you just rattled off every fast food item known to man that was impressive 😂 Grapes 🍇 wash and freeze them it’s an OK alternative to a sweet treat at night . I find it helps (kinda) 😏

[@ssmaktoum]

About fruits and veggies, my personal tip would be, dont buy a lot, and dont buy many different kinds. Max fruits i would get is 3x kinds (example: bananas 🍌 manadarins 🍊 grapes 🍇) easy to grab and eat whole. If you buy many different kinds you wont eat it. I resist buying strawberries 🍓 and raspberries etc, i eat a little of it forget it in the fridge, and it always goes bad 🤨. Also toss the fruit in the blender and make smoothies out of fruit before it goes bad! Thanks for being honest and showing the real you, love your channel! 🙏

[@irinabozzone]

THANK YOU for letting me know I’m not alone on letting beautiful strawberries ROT and then procrastinating on throwing them away immediately and just enjoying the view of new species grow off them as days go by ♥️ Love your videos!!! 😃

[@stephblancoo]

okay soooo i'm obsessed with you and i'm sooo excited for this series I already fill my fridge and pantry with healthier alternatives I've been doing that for 2 years now and it was hard in the beginning but I do treat myself on the weekends. I do this thing where I don't give myself as much options for snacks and as I'm running low on snacks I have no choice but to reach for fruits in-between and they don't end up going bad! It doesn't feel like i'm depriving myself because I know I will feel better by making better choices, soon you won't even crave all the sweets! Good luck Jen!

[@kdmccarthy1560]

My number one tip for not wasting food is shopping as you go. It's also just me and my husband and we were wasting SO much food in an attempt to be healthy. It's definitely taxing to grocery shop so often especially in Canada during winter but I feel like with farmers markets and whatnot it's so much easier to go like three times a week. Makes you much more conscious of what you're eating and after a while you can shop less frequently because you get a feel for what you love and what you'll actually eat regularly.

[@rachelfrayne2748]

Hi Jen! I'm obsessed with frozen grapes (red or green) as a healthy sweet alternative to candy! I think you would like it, and it's so easy to do.

[@JenAtkin]

That sounds yummy ill get some!

[@briannag.1122]

@@JenAtkin definitely do, they are such a nice "treat" that really feels like a treat because most people don't have them that often. Shakes up the typical idea of a snack, which is really rich and heavy or super salty and crunch.

[@hramxxxx]

also blueberries!

[@StyleModesta]

This is THE MOST relatable food vlog/fridge tour video EVER!

[@nataliepopoter3173]

The beginning of this video is crazy! I loved every minute of you just talking about food you love. i couldnt relate to any celeb more than you at this moment.

[@DesiPerkins]

Your video about health made me postmates junk food in the first 2 min... you started mentioning all true good “bad” food and that was it for me

[@Insertpizzaemoji]

YES love your honestly and realness with your fast food cravings lol

[@sahraahmady6865]

Your rant in the car is what I could talk about everyday all day 😂😍😍

[@TheLubys]

Jen you are a angel for donating you Tate’s cookies and lays ranch dressing🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@JillianClairPrice]

The yogurt that expires in a week is $25 probiotic supplement, you're only supposed to have a spoonful or two a day, better get cracking!! 😂😂

[@Portia1416]

Jillian Price what is this yogurt called?

[@JillianClairPrice]

@@Portia1416 the Coconut Cult, and looking at their website jars are going for $38 ☠

[@hilarygarstang5066]

My husband and I have a trick to use up stray produce before it goes bad...we have a fridge clean out date night! We make a platter of whatever sliced veggies, last bits of hummus/cheese/deli meats, toasted pita and bread stragglers. Sometimes olives, pickles, and artichoke hearts from the pantry. If we need more dipping stuff, I mix onion soup mix or ranch seasoning with nonfat plain Greek yogurt. Kind of just a big pile of munchies! Then we dig in on the couch while we watch Netflix. It’s the most efficient, low cost, and perfectly lazy date night!

[@makeupby.ghaida9711]

I usually wash my fruit and let it dry then freeze it and make shakes with it so it doesn’t go to waste. I get it from the Hollywood farmers market every Sunday and put some in the fridge and put some away in the freezer.

[@norab3836]

Hearing you talk about your sweet tooth binging makes me feel so much better. I’m going to challenge myself this month too . . . we are in it together!

[@cupcake50jh]

You kill me the face you make and the slow motion while replacing donuts 🍩 with a healthy version pop tart 🤣

[@stephmarie8620]

Straight up, if I could all that food and have a figure like jen’s I wouldn’t change my diet 😂

[@Sarra511]

that's what I was thinking but I think it is more about health.

[@greymilk]

i grew up with a fridge that was always filled to the brim and always filled with expired, moldy, rotting food because it never got cleaned out. living on my own i learned to keep my fridge mostly empty with just enough to get through the week and not buy so much it will go bad. i can never go back to a crowded fridge!

[@michellegarcia3433]

When you started going through your fridge, 😂😂😂...when you said you tried " healthy" this or that...you kill me yes donate THAT RANCH DIP 😩😩👅...🙋🏻 from CORPUS CHRISTI, TX

[@angelaymlau]

Totally needed this video as I realised sugar in the evening is keeping me awake!

[@jayheh]

eating a chocolate marshmallow cookie as Jen tells me she's getting rid of all her junk food is a mood lol

[@JenAtkin]

Hahahaha

[@amanduhhhh42]

my biggest tip for not wasting fruit/veg is to not go crazy and buy a lot of it at once. that’s something i did a lot for a while, got on a healthy kick and bought all the perishable food that sounded good at once. but you’ll never eat it fast enough, especially if healthy eating is new or hard. buying enough for 2-3 days means you’ll go to the store more often but you’ll waste less

[@Caneelmarie]

I sooo appreciate the realness of this. I feel like every time I watch a video similar to this, it’s like “okay I’m going to clean out my fridge and be healthier!” and they open up the fridge to all vegan, organic, already healthy foods and replace everything with vegetables lol. But you showed us the moldy strawberries and the month old chicken!😂 and you bought SNACKS👏🏻👏🏻 love to see it

[@lydiacarels7912]

Thanks só much! Needed that! Lóved that you're só honest about it. Sunday's for me, are for meal prepping. So I make bananabread etc and put portions (on the go) in the freezer. Or I make soup for a week and make batches to put in the freezer. Soup is very healthy, it fills you up and prevents (me anyway) from snacking! These preperations are much cheeper than all the things you buy and also, you know what's inside. Also, I only buy for 2 or 3 days of groceries. This stops me from having to throw things away. Lóve that your theme is "health" and nót dieting! I'm with you!! Lóve from Holland! 😘

[@MW-ve3ge]

I love making thick shakes with one cup of almond milk, sliced frozen bananas, 2 tbsp natural peanut butter. Taste so good! Got recipe from k Klossy. I omit the cocoa because I have an addiction to chocolate, but if you add a little bit of it, taste like chocolate shake. If you make your own almond milk, it’s even healthier with less additives 😉

[@cianap.281]

This was super entertaining! I think you'll do well. I do have some strategies for keeping fresh food from going bad, since I eat a TON of veg and learned the hard way. -buy stuff that keeps for longer. Cabbage is the MVP, and while no one gets excited about eating it, it's actually super useful and tasty if you cook. If not, maybe pass. Cauliflower, onions, sweet potatoes and winter squash, pomegranates, root veggies like radish, green beans and sugar snap peas, carrots, celery, apples (in that order). -Do smaller shopping trips, more often. It's kinda inconvenient, but that's just how fresh food works. Meal planning really helps cut down food waste as well. -freeze it. When it starts to go... not bad exactly, just deflated and you know you won't get to it in time, freeze it. Or freeze it immediately upon purchase, like if you get a good deal and buy in bulk. Grapes and berries especially are nice to eat frozen like mini popsicles, and overripe bananas are especially nice frozen. Just make sure to cut it into little chunks first. Or buy frozen in the first place. Kale and other frozen veg works fine in soup. -alternatively, if it's about to go bad bake it or put it in soup. Basically any fruit, just sprinkle cinnamon on it and bake it, eat it with granola and yogurt, A+. Any veg, put it in a frittata or roast it in rosemary, salt, olive oil and vinegar. Edited to add: I forgot the most important part of all-- visibility! Veg you intend to snack on should go right at eye level, in the front. Or on the counter, if it's ok left out. Veg you intend to cook with should also be highly visible. I know the crisper is intended for veg, but for me if it's hidden away in a drawer it just rots. I use the crisper for stuff that lasts a long time. Oh, I forgot to mention the towel method of keeping lettuce and leafy greens fresh, it's easiest just to look it up on KZbin.

[@JenAtkin]

Great advice!

[@ecodiver30]

Here's my fav ice cream: frozen bananas. Slice and freeze a bunch of bananas on a sheet pan. Once they're frozen you can bag them up in a ziplock. When you're craving ice cream, whiz them up in a food processor or blender and add a tiny touch of vanilla. That's it! It's like Dairy Queen softy ice cream with no added anything bad. It's really good! Good luck, Jen!

[@josy10025]

I just love you! One of my top three fave KZbin channels 🙌🏽

[@m4ngooo]

Jen you're my snack spirit animal haha. Cheers to you for making healthy changes

[@lisapeach2354]

I eat more healthy food because when I bring home fresh fruits and vegetables I wash and prep and put them into grab-and-go size so there's no fuss when I'm preparing for my day. Stopped wasting so much fresh food by incorporating time in the prep after shopping! Of course I'm not good every week!! But most weeks! Good luck Jen, change is a challenge!

[@bellacouturee]

My biggest tip for not wasting food is buying less and freezing what I can. I think about what I’d like to eat for the week and only buy what I will REALISTICALLY eat / cook.

[@litartistry1469]

A good way to not waste fruits is to 1) Not compulsive shop, be realistic with what you buy and ask your self if your really gonna eat them this week. Also consider if your going on a trip and if the fruit is gonna last you long enough for when you return if not don’t buy them. 2) when you get home from shopping wash them and put them in little tupper containers to have around to snack on or to include in your meals, you can just grab one when your on your way out of if you want to use it for whatever it’s ready to go. 3) If your fruits are getting a bit old but still not moldy just put them in freezer bags or tuppers and freeze them and use them for smoothies ☺️

[@belindacarvolth6534]

I love how honest you where with all the food in fridge and what went bad. Best way not to waste is not over stock fridge and make a list of food for meals and snacks and stick to it. 😊😊

[@kvaadr]

Jen feels so normal, thank y

[@nflower33]

Used to be a night time snacker 🤓 Was able to stop that by doing intermittent fasting! After 7.30-8 pm I stop eating and don’t eat til 12 the next day. Best thing I did and have been doing for more than 2 years✨ I will be cutting back on processed foods and sugar this year🤞

[@tylerhmc]

you can do it Jen! 💕🥥 The dang coconut chips & perfect bars are my FAV. Loved this!!

[@justathought274]

Aspiration vs intention (also me!) The healthy foods aren’t a big part of your diet/ no time to prepare A lot of take out food untouched - part of bigger orders? A lot of sweet/junk snacks probably lessens desire for healthier food (I relate!) Impulse buys - nice in the store/ market but in reality you don’t eat it It’s a lifestyle - have an idea of what you’re going to make to help inform what you will actually use Ask yourself what you ate instead of the food you bought and left Finally: buying too much and/or busy/ eat out? Impressed with what you’ve cut out over a year. Makes sense to do it gradually and focus on other things this year.

[@cearabostick9315]

I will never give up my soda. I can't, won't, don't want to.

[@gratefulnesslove5243]

Hey Jen! Can you please make more of these videos continuing on health like your daily exercise routine journey, what you mostly eat daily and tips. Maybe other series related to career as an entrepreneur(fav:planners, goal writing templates, organization apps, books), motherhood and life balance, what motivates you and tips/tools on what keeps you going. Thanks!!

[@lexelisse1259]

Jen you are MEEE when it comes to food 😭

[@diorxo4]

When you named off all the good junk from fast food I couldn’t relate more 😫😭 the Burger King french toast sticks tho!!!!!

[@mariannecstasy]

you're a friggin mood I love it

[@SprucedandGussied]

Most relatable video ever. Going through your fridge and tossing the spoiled food, dang that resonated with me to the core. That happens to my strawberries ever single time. Also, okay, Watchamacallits are literally the best candy bar ever. I can always find them at Rite Aid or CVS. The sweet tooth in me salutes and applauds you.

[@treesaregreen32]

Tips for not wasting food: Put the food you need to eat in a place where it will be visible. Often, fruit and veggies don't need to be refrigerated (tomatoes, for instance, should *not* be refrigerated) and putting them out on your counter can look really nice and reminds you to eat them. Simply don't buy snack food when you're grocery shopping for the week. If it's in your house, you'll eat it instead of eating fruit and veg. I only buy snack foods as a treat for when I'm hanging out with a friend or something like that, and I never stock up on them. If I want a "snack," I'll usually just have a small portion of leftovers or some toast or fruit or something like that. Get over the idea that you can't eat the same thing for multiple meals in a row, or find ways to make leftovers more tempting with different condiments, sides, or toppings. A lot of leftovers can also be frozen! Just make sure that you don't shove frozen leftovers into the back of your freezer and then forget about them. I know some people like to keep a list on the outside of the freezer to make sure they don't forget about anything. You can pretty easily find guides to what foods can be frozen and reheated on youtube (bread does super well frozen and then toasted, for example, and basically any kind of food that would be in a store-bought frozen dinner is something you can freeze).

[@susanlam2753]

When it comes to fresh food - always only buy what you need and nothing more! I usually buy what I know I’ll eat in the week and make sure I use all of it.

[@abbiereynolds2740]

TIP - Always store your tomatoes on the counter. The fridge zaps the flavor and makes them mealy. TIP - Wash your produce as soon as you get home from the store. You’re more likely to grab a grape, strawberry, carrot, etc. for a snack if it’s washed and ready to go. Pro Tip - Buy the dry ranch dressing packet and mix it with Greek yogurt

[@alexandriagreenidge5634]

Tip for the tomatoes: We grow a ton of tomatoes & cucumbers in our garden in the summer, and we simply have too much. We make homemade bruschetta and add in a ton of garlic, red onion, fresh herbs, olive oil, lemon, & sea salt. It's great because it's so multi-purpose: use salad topper or mixed with cucumber & feta, a base for a pasta sauce or soup. Also, frozen grapes are basically sour skittles.

[@yvonnereza4824]

Happy New Year ! I LOVE frozen grapes, Best treat ever. Also, If you like apples, slice them and they’re easier to eat that way. Best of luck on your healthy food journey 😉

[@karenhammer4015]

This morning I added the word UPGRADE to my vision board and this afternoon i watched your UPGRADE video. Must be a sign! I'm in! Let's do this!

[@whitwhit1032]

Tip for no food waste is to plan your meals according to what you’re doing that week. Plan your breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks. Write it all done. I started doing that and I have zero food waste (: also I go grocery shopping once a week or week in a half and I clean my fridge out every single time I bring new food in.

[@AshlynMeans]

Im so jelly of your set up!! I love your channel!

[@anitacobb7909]

Proud of you your trying to eat healthier. It is def alot to learn. One thing to note...get in a habit of reading the ingredient labels and nutritional info. on all the processed things you buy. Might be in the healthy section of the store but sugar is sugar and turns to fat, spikes your blood sugar and is unhealthy. Try to buy things with not too many grams of sugar in them, resist the urge to buy snacks at all and think of healthier ones to make instead. Also if your don't want your produce to go bad, make a list of things your wanna make first, then the grocery list and meal prep and cut up things as soon as you get home. Just get it over with. All the best as you work toward healthy eating! I cleaned up my diet 6 years ago now., learnt alot and have never felt better! For me a low carb (not keto) diet is now my lifestyle and am happy with this way of eating. :)

[@OliviaChiappa]

Love this video keep us updated!

[@doloresvera2437]

Queen - that whole process looked rough. Thanks for sharing that - I have to fight my demons now. 😂 One tip I have is to wash all your fruits and veggies as soon as you get home from the market. It has helped me be mindful that I have fruits and veggies that I need to eat, as well as knowing that the extra step of washing them is already done.

[@samanthabasson2212]

The best way to keep food fresh in your fridge is to use “Good grips greensaver produce keeper” by OXO. They are the best containers for fruits/veggies- they last way longer.

[@cipekcipek7861]

❤️ this! It's so nice to know that I am not alone when it comes to eating sugar.

[@theviralvloggers794]

If you find it hard to eat a lot of fresh fruit that only ends up in the bin buy frozen fruit (not canned) it is full of sugar at least with froxen fruit there is no waste. You can use it it smoothies and with the likes of oats for breakfast. Hope this helps Jen.

[@alyshajagmohan]

You should also try to reduce your use of packaged goods. You can buy snacks with your glass containers at a bulk food store.

[@ninac1529]

You’re hilarious! Always enjoy watching your KZbin videos. Keep it up! 👍🏽😊

[@DishcoveryLaboratory]

As a Health Coach I LOOOOVE this video♥️ huge kudos since you gave up diet cola & continue to change your eating habits! there’s so many soda alternatives! My fav is Olipop (sparkling tonic) it supports your digestive health with prebiotics, 2g of sugar, 30 cal a can which is 12 oz ! I discovered it at Nugget but I’ve seen it at Whole Foods too ! Bai sparkling drinks are a great swap out for sodas too ! much love have a blessed day 💕

[@irinaermolaeva5520]

Omg Ezgi’s reaction!!! Dying 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@shellyshel]

Omg this was so entertaining! Lol we need an update on this

[@heatherspendlove2703]

Jen, a good trip to not waste food is to cook with what you have instead of what you want. Think before you Postmates, it will probably take an hour anyway so do yourself the favor and FIND something to cook! I promise you’ll be impressed with what you can come up with.

[@moodsandviews]

I felt so sad when the Lay’s was getting kicked out haha

[@user-uk8mb7ur6f]

I feel the trick to not wasting food is to meal prep when you bring home the groceries. So wash the fruits put them in a glass container and into the fridge. Do the same with the veggies wash them and then you can make a salad or roast them in the oven. Put them into containers for the week. 🤗

[@JenAtkin]

totally agree

[@laurendubner1541]

Love this series idea!!

[@maitaldr]

After grocery shopping, wash and put the fruits in a nice bowl that you can easily grab from the fridge. That way you don't forget and avoid wasting them.

[@lorrainebradley4308]

SO Delicious cashew milk ice cream in the salted caramel flavor...is way better than any ice cream I've ever had! I discovered it when I recently went dairy- free and needed a treat! Definitely give it a try!

[@Su-ox1di]

you always look put together and neat! i really would like a video of how you can take care of your hair in the cheapest way.. that would be a fun video! c:

[@nayelitorres825]

I cut out sugar this month, too! I have the worst sweet tooth and absolutely no willpower. I am also doing it for health reasons. If I make it through January then I will continue through February so on. Goodluck to you! You can absolutely crush this goal!

[@katliven]

Jen, freezing grapes after separating them into individual pieces is a nice way to not waste them and is a delicious snack if you eat them as frozen, or just blend into a smoothie :) Thanx for the inspirational vlog on eating better!

[@GlynisMarthinussen.]

Ziploc foods to preserve it. Air tight containers as well. Or freeze what you can to preserve some leftovers.

[@LisaLisaD1]

You are the coolest person--I like you more every video! ❤️ Lisa

[@11jamielee]

When the food fruits veggies are about to go bad, wash it and put it on counter if you can. It’s helped me and I make the better choice because they are right there