shades fills you in

Eat those leftovers, says The-Nutritional-Reset -- they’re a magical thing! They save time and money, and keep you from eating junk food

And the EPA says they’re good for the planet. Way too much good food is getting tossed. It’s piling up in landfills

Forbes thinks you won’t regret it. Many foods actually taste *better* the next day. It’s science!

But Epicurious says they’re flat out gross, especially when people try to use them to make a “new” dish. It just becomes “mystery mush” -- yuck!

And Lybrate thinks it’s a health issue. Leftovers are a “breeding ground” for bacteria. Plus they’ve likely lost all their nutritional value. What’s the point?

Relax, says Eat-This-Not-That. They’ll be fine for a few days if you follow a few key steps -- proper storage is key!

For some people, the bigger issue is monotony, explains HuffPo. It’s just way more fun to eat different foods!

WaPo says the mentality around leftovers shifted in the 60s. Food became cheaper and people didn’t have to be so frugal

Not sure if you should eat that Tupperware of chicken? Insider says rely on your senses. If it doesn’t seem right, toss it!