{"id":3320,"date":"2018-12-24T07:00:07","date_gmt":"2018-12-24T13:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thinslimfoods.com\/blog\/?p=3320"},"modified":"2018-12-24T07:00:07","modified_gmt":"2018-12-24T13:00:07","slug":"how-long-are-leftovers-good-for-what-people-should-know-before-meal-prep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thinslimfoods.com\/blog\/how-long-are-leftovers-good-for-what-people-should-know-before-meal-prep\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Are Leftovers Good For? What People Should Know Before Meal Prep"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"richsummary\">\n<p id=\"abstract\">Most people store leftovers in the fridge so they can be warmed up later for a quick meal in the microwave. However, before you zap another meal of leftovers, it is important to learn how long they last. The answer is pretty simple. Most leftovers last for three or four days, but there are exceptions to the rule. You should also look over any foods before consuming and smell them to ensure there isnt a bad odor.<\/p>\n<p id=\"takeawayheader\">Key Takeaways:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"takeaways\">\n<li id=\"takeaway1\">If you are someone that likes to store foods for long periods at a time, then you need to know the shelf life of your food.<\/li>\n<li id=\"takeaway2\">Not everyone is willing to learn about how long leftovers are actually good for.<\/li>\n<li id=\"takeaway3\">If you do not pay attention to how long something has been stored in the fridge, it can be so unhealthy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"quote\">&#8220;Your best bet is to follow the FDA\u2019s guidelines for safe food storage. As a rule of thumb, the colder your fridge, the longer your food will last.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"readmoretext\">Read more: <\/span><a id=\"source\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.bulletproof.com\/how-long-are-leftovers-good-for\/\">https:\/\/blog.bulletproof.com\/how-long-are-leftovers-good-for\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most people store leftovers in the fridge so they can be warmed up later for a quick meal in the microwave. 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