diff --git a/src/FileHandler.py b/src/FileHandler.py
index 6a617af..2e83bd3 100644
--- a/src/FileHandler.py
+++ b/src/FileHandler.py
@@ -5,11 +5,13 @@ from dotenv import load_dotenv
 
 load_dotenv()
 
-file_path = os.getenv("FILE_PATH") + "/checklist.md" if os.getenv("FILE_PATH") else "./checklist.md"
+checklist_file_path = os.getenv("FILE_PATH") + "/checklist.md" if os.getenv("FILE_PATH") else "./checklist.md"
+
+ingredients_file_path = "./src/json/ingredients.json"
 
 def read_json() -> dict:
     try:
-        with open("./src/json/ingredients.json", "rt") as file:
+        with open(ingredients_file_path, "rt") as file:
             return json.load(file)
     except:
         print("Could not find or read file.")
@@ -17,7 +19,7 @@ def read_json() -> dict:
 
 def update_json(meals: dict) -> None:
     try:
-        with open("./src/json/ingredients.json", "w") as file:
+        with open(ingredients_file_path, "w") as file:
             json.dump(meals, file, indent=4)
     except Exception as e:
         print(f"Unable to write data to file. {e}")
@@ -44,7 +46,7 @@ def combine_ingredients(meals: dict) -> dict:
 
 def write_checklist(data: dict) -> None:
     try:
-        with open(file_path, 'w') as checklist:
+        with open(checklist_file_path, 'w') as checklist:
             for ingredient, details in data.items():
                 s = ingredient + " - " + str(details['quantity'])
                 if details['units'] != None: