Life’s too short not to eat well, but food costs can add up quickly for any family. This causes some to mistakenly think that fast food is the best option for feeding their family on a budget. However, there are steps you can take to eat healthier while saving money at the same time.

Marians Catering in Wahiawa, HI, has been providing exceptional catering services throughout Honolulu and Oahu for more than 60 years. Specializing in the freshest island ingredients, Marians Catering creates a diverse menu incorporating Japanese, International, Pupu, and Hawaiian specialties for any catered event, including lunch, weddings, funerals, and parties.

With more than six decades of catering expertise, the chefs at Marians Catering have learned a thing or two about what it takes to serve only the freshest ingredients without wasting money.

Here are some money-saving tips that will have you eating well without throwing your hard-earned money down the drain:

• Buy only what you know you are going to use right away, especially with meat and fruits and vegetables that have a shorter lifespan—such as berries, mushrooms, bananas, and green beans.
• Store fruits and vegetables separately. Many fruits give off high levels of ethylene gas. This gas can cause vegetables to spoil faster if stored together.
• Not everything needs to be refrigerated. Produce such as potatoes, garlic, onions, tomatoes, and squash should not be refrigerated.
• Store sensitive items at the bottom of the refrigerator, which is the coldest part. This is where meat is best stored for preservation outside of the freezer.
• Line crisper drawers with paper towels to help absorb moisture that causes vegetables to rot.
• Don’t store eggs in the door of your refrigerator, as this area is most susceptible to warming because of the door opening and closing.
• Wrap and freeze meats if you don’t plan on eating them within two days.

For information on how you can get your next event catered or to check out Marians Catering’s diverse menu, call (808) 621-6758 or visit them online.