Growing Lean’s nutrition blog

The season for farmers markets is here. Multiple farmers markets throughout the area will be opening soon. Not only will shopping at a farmers market be a “green” thing to do, it can inspire some healthy eating. Fresh produce has a way of looking and tasting better. Sometimes, just walking through such a market can make you want to eat well because it just looks so good–the colors and smells can be wonderful! (You may have to watch out, however, for some of the other items available at some of the markets such as cookies and jellies.) Why not look at the produce one day and just let yourself be inspired to try to make something new? You may even want to ask the people there for suggestions. You can check http://www.agr.state.il.us/markets/farmers/ to find local farmers markets. Happy shopping!

Beckie Bergman, M.D., M.P.H.