It’s August, and that means it is the perfect time to shop for fresh fruits and vegetables at our local farmers’ market. Today the Arrive West End Blog brings you some great reasons to shop fresh and get things from the field to the table in your apartment in short order.
Top Eight Reasons for Shopping at Farmers’ Markets (based off of Nutrition.gov’s reasons for shopping at a farmers' market)
1. Recently picked fruits and vegetables are at their peak for flavor and nutrition.
2. By supporting a farmers’ market, you are supporting local farmers and the local economy.
3. Can you say antioxidants and phytonutrients? Fresh fruits are chock full of them. (Don’t know what that means? Find out more about the facts of antioxidants.)
4. Strengthen your Texas community by supporting and talking with your local farmers. Learn how your food is grown and visit with neighbors and friends at your local market. Make new friends!
5. Farmers’ markets are a good source for getting foods that fit into My Plate guidelines. To find out more about this topic, spend some time at Choose My Plate.
6. Farmers and other vendors like to talk about their products, and chances are they have good suggestions about how to use them, too. Just ask if you need cooking tips.
7. With so many different varieties available at a market, you have the opportunity to try something new to you. Go ahead! It’s fun!
8. Farmers’ markets are waiting to be discovered. Chances are there’s one near you. Check out the Dallas Farmers Market or use this handy tool to find out where to go.
Our favorite thing to do with our fresh finds is to cook! Check Pinterest for a nutritious recipe featuring whatever foods you pick up. Where is your favorite local market? Do you want to share a favorite recipe? We would love your feedback, so use the comments section to share your tips.
