well-seasoned sub-zero savings seal the deal the most important aspect of freezing food is maintaining all that protein and produce is only worthwhile if you actually want to eat it the most common culprit of frozen food waste is freezer your meals last longer-you'll want to remove as much air from the container as freezer bags work better than plastic or glass storage containers in most cases while a proper vacuum sealer is the most efficient as much excess air out of the bag as possible before sealing will work wonders