<prompt> Human: Hey, Im not sure where to post this because it covers multiple topics. Anyway, Ill get started here.Im a single guy and rarely have people over for dinner, lunch, brunch etc. Ive had a problem for a while now of buying food and having it spoil because I dont use it fast enough. Ill buy bacon for burritos or sandwiches, but once I crack that package open, I have to consume a pound of bacon in three days or it goes bad. Not great for someone attempting to get healthy. Greens spoil even faster. Maybe an exaggeration, but you get where Im going. Same with fruit. I buy a melon, and I either eat it all immediately, or throw half away. I really like to try and buy fresh food, but thats even more difficult with my schedule.A lot of food goes into the garbage at my apt on a weekly basis, and I just cringe every time I throw something out; especially when I consider the amount of money I spent on it. I dont really like bulk meals a few days and thats it. Any longer and they just get gross toward the end, and Im usually too busy aside from my weekend to go and buy fresh food.I also have a great tendency to go buy fast food for meals because I can get that ONE burrito or whatever, eat it all and not waste any. It seems more economical to me in that sense, but it thrashes my GI.Any suggestions on how to eat somewhat healthy, somewhat fresh and save a little A.K.A. A LOT in the long term money in the process? I think this sub is appropriate because food is a huge financial headache for me.  <response>: Single guy too here. Ive had the same problems with letting food spoil. It still happens now and then, but Ive managed to tackle it by buying a freezer and using it. Buying frozen vegetables, these are fresh too. Cooking in advance, putting in the fridgefreezer, eating leftovers from the day before. And mainly not buying for a whole week. Buy for max three or four days. Take into account leftovers. If and when you do buy larger portions, plan accordingly to cook it and possibly freeze it. And remember whats in your fridge when going shopping. Try and be creative with what you have left. Small Addition: For inspiration I like to visit the subreddits mealprepsunday and eatcheapandhealthy see sidebar. Gifrecipes are also useful. You dont always have to follow them exactly to the letter, but use what you have on hand. Also, when I do eat out I try and take into account what I have left in the fridge that will go bad. You say you buy fastfood because it feels nothing goes wasted. That argument doesnt hold if you still have stuff in your fridge that will spoil anyway. 