One question that people ask us frequently is HOW do you start eating healthy? We hope to help you mamas answer that question with these So Scrumptious Saturday posts.
Over the summer, Farmer's Markets are probably plentiful. But we are fortunate enough to live near a farmer's market that is year round! If you have one open near where you live, definitely take a advantage and visit. We try to visit every week for our produce. Here is why Farmer's Markets can be beneficial for healthy eating:
-there is a 'rainbow' of fresh fruit and vegetables available that may not be available at your local grocery store! Having a spectrum of colors on your plate of fruits and vegetables ensures that your plate is packed with antioxidants and phytonutrients! Great place to stock up for your meal planning.
-at our local farmer's market, the people who sell at the stands are SO helpful. Talk to them about recipes you can make with the produce they sell especially if you're not familiar with the it. They will also give you tips on how to store their produce so it lasts longer! Just ask!
-there is a 'rainbow' of fresh fruit and vegetables available that may not be available at your local grocery store! Having a spectrum of colors on your plate of fruits and vegetables ensures that your plate is packed with antioxidants and phytonutrients! Great place to stock up for your meal planning.
-at our local farmer's market, the people who sell at the stands are SO helpful. Talk to them about recipes you can make with the produce they sell especially if you're not familiar with the it. They will also give you tips on how to store their produce so it lasts longer! Just ask!
-speaking of the unfamiliar, farmer's markets are an excellent way to try new produce you've never seen before. There are always samples and the stands are always more than willing to let you taste it before you buy. I have my kids walk around and sample the fruit and then they tell me which ones have the sweetest or best flavor before we decide to buy.
-farmer's markets are super family friendly. They are a great way to get the kids involved in trying new foods they have never tried or have never even seen before. Get them involved in picking out the produce. They'll learn at a young age how to pick good fruit and vegetables, prepping them for a lifetime of healthy eating.
-our farmer's market sells a multitude of items....not just fresh produce! As seen in the picture we have fresh seafood! Also a wide variety of hummus with different flavor combos I've never seen elsewhere; I love how on the ingredients list on the hummus, there are no added preservatives/chemicals like the ones at the grocery store. Another favorite stand of ours is one where they sell CA grown almonds in different flavors like chili lemon (our favorite).
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