The Grocery Items That Secretly Last 10+ Years — You're Throwing Away Money

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:30:00 +0000

Americans throw away approximately $1,300 worth of perfectly good food every single year. Much of
it is grocery items that would last another 10, 20, or even 30 years if stored properly.
That rice you tossed last month? Shelf life: 30 years.
That honey with the weird crystals? Still edible after 3,000 years.
That bag of dried beans past the "best by" date? Good for another 25 years.
In this video, I reveal every common grocery item that secretly lasts a decade or more — and I show
you exactly how much money you're throwing in the trash by not knowing this.
For each item, I cover:
• How long most people keep it before throwing it away
• The actual scientific shelf life (with USDA and university research sources)
• The proper storage method that extends life to 10-30 years
• How much money you save per year by not throwing it out
• The critical difference between "Best By" and "Expiration" dates (this will change everything)
Plus: a simple Mylar bag storage tutorial that takes 5 minutes and can preserve your food for
decades.
This isn't about prepping. It's about not throwing away money.
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