ALMOST half of us think we waste more food at Christmas than at any other time, according to Waste Awareness Wales.

But there is no need to over-indulge with helpful tips from Love Food Hate Waste.

You can make sure all your festive food gets eaten with their advice.

Dan Finch from Waste Awareness Wales said: β€œIn a time of great expense picking up a few tips on how to reduce food waste and save money at Christmas can really help. Use the portion planner on lovefoodhatewaste.com and then plan in advance of shopping trips. The website has lots of other great advice to help you make the most of your festive treats.”

Waste Awareness Wales says that by making the freezer your festive friend, doing some simple planning, and getting creative with Christmas leftovers can save not just waste, but money too.

See www.lovefoodhatewaste.com for more information and advice.