Feeling stressed in the kitchen?

Feeling stressed in the kitchen?

Despite living in the heart of the home, more than half of Aussies (53%) admit to having an overly cluttered and disorganised fridge* (HF research study). The result? People are wasting time, food and money, and feeling unnecessary stress in the kitchen. But the solution is simple: it’s time to Feng Shui your fridge.

Feng Shui Your Fridge

To help Aussies Feng Shui their fridge, HelloFresh has partnered with Feng Shui Master, Jane Langof to share her top tips to boost your kitchen Qi, reduce stress, save time, and minimise food waste.

Follow the Goldilocks principle

This involves striking the perfect balance between too much (causing us to feel overwhelmed), and too little (leaving us wanting more). In finding the middle ground between being too cluttered and too bare in our fridge, we can enhance positive Qi (or energy) in your kitchen. This is said to have many impacts on both our mental and physical health including reducing stress and increasing immunity.

Optimise the arrangement

Say goodbye to items falling as you open the fridge door. If you’ve already cleared out unnecessary foods and your fridge is still crowded, there are some other ways you can maximise the use of the space. Arrange shelves so that items are easily within reach – avoid placing tall ingredients at the front that will block your path. HelloFresh provides recipes with pre-portioned ingredients in a meal kit bag, which can help optimise organisation and minimise food wastage.

Follow the Goldilocks principle

This involves striking the perfect balance between too much (causing us to feel overwhelmed), and too little (leaving us wanting more). In finding the middle ground between being too cluttered and too bare in our fridge, we can enhance positive Qi (or energy) in your kitchen. This is said to have many impacts on both our mental and physical health including reducing stress and increasing immunity.

Optimise the arrangement

Say goodbye to items falling as you open the fridge door. If you’ve already cleared out unnecessary foods and your fridge is still crowded, there are some other ways you can maximise the use of the space. Arrange shelves so that items are easily within reach – avoid placing tall ingredients at the front that will block your path. HelloFresh provides recipes with pre-portioned ingredients in a meal kit bag, which can help optimise organisation and minimise food wastage.

Invite positive energy and enhance energy flow

In Feng Shui, the front entrance to your home is often called the mouth of Qi, as it attracts both energy and opportunities. This principle is just as important for our fridges. The front of the fridge should be where we store our most nutritious and nourishing foods. Items not in everyday use and those we only use on occasion can be moved towards the back.

The beating heart of your home

The kitchen is widely recognised as the heart of the home, and the same concept applies in Feng Shui! By ensuring your fridge is readily stocked with fresh, healthy meals, we can enhance our well-being. An easy way to achieve this is by enjoying HelloFresh. Getting fresh food and produce delivered straight to your, and seamlessly customising your order each week will keep the heart of the home beating strong.

Balance the five elements

In Feng Shui, balancing the five elements - Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water - is key to supporting your health and wellbeing. Each element can be reflected in the foods we choose for our fridge. For Wood, choose green veggies such as beans or zucchini; for Fire, try red fruits such as apples or even chilli; for Earth, enjoy yellow or orange root vegetables; for Metal, try White and round objects like rice and milk; and for Water, enjoy blue fruits such as blueberries.

Invite positive energy and enhance energy flow

In Feng Shui, the front entrance to your home is often called the mouth of Qi, as it attracts both energy and opportunities. This principle is just as important for our fridges. The front of the fridge should be where we store our most nutritious and nourishing foods. Items not in everyday use and those we only use on occasion can be moved towards the back.

The beating heart of your home

The kitchen is widely recognised as the heart of the home, and the same concept applies in Feng Shui! By ensuring your fridge is readily stocked with fresh, healthy meals, we can enhance our well-being. An easy way to achieve this is by enjoying HelloFresh. Getting fresh food and produce delivered straight to your, and seamlessly customising your order each week will keep the heart of the home beating strong.

Balance the five elements

In Feng Shui, balancing the five elements - Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water - is key to supporting your health and wellbeing. Each element can be reflected in the foods we choose for our fridge. For Wood, choose green veggies such as beans or zucchini; for Fire, try red fruits such as apples or even chilli; for Earth, enjoy yellow or orange root vegetables; for Metal, try White and round objects like rice and milk; and for Water, enjoy blue fruits such as blueberries.

How to Feng Shui your Fridge

Feng Shui your fridge with HelloFresh

With HelloFresh, it’s easy to Feng Shui your fridge to invoke the balance and harmony you want in your home. Our meal kit bags, which come packed with fresh produce and pre-portioned ingredients, keep your fridge clear of clutter, organised, and packed just right. This ultimately leads to wasting less time, money and food, and gives you the tools you need to create a stress-free kitchen.

Competition Terms & Conditions

Earn one entry for every recipe where additional servings/portions are ordered between 30 March and 26 April. Customers with the highest entrants will go in the draw to stand a chance in receiving a Feng Shui Masterclass led by feng shui master, Jane Langof (“Feng Shui Session”), valued at $1800 plus a Decor Value Pack, valued at $14.60. 50 other customers will stand a chance to win the Decor Value Pack Prize only. Winner will be drawn by 10 May 2024. We will reach out to you if you’re the winner. Feng Shui Masterclass is available for Sydney-based customers only and will be fulfilled by HelloFresh. Decor will fulfill the Decor Value Pack Prize. All prizes are non-exchangeable, non-transferrable and cannot be redeemed for cash. T&Cs apply: https://www.hellofresh.com.au/about/termsandconditions