We all know that our planet needs our help right now, but we often feel
unsure about what to do, where to make an effort, and what will really help.
The good news is that we can heal the planet on a daily basis simply by
buying and eating food that is grown locally. Food that has been transported
long distances doesn’t contain much life force by the time it gets to your
kitchen. Making a commitment to shop, buy, and eat locally is not only a very
important part of creating positive change, it can also be delicious fun.
One of the best places to begin the adventure of eating locally is a farmer’s
market. Stalls brim with fresh fruits and vegetables grown on nearby farms.
Not only is this good for the environment, it’s good for the farmers since
they benefit from selling directly to the consumer. The consumer benefits,
too, from the intimate experience of buying food from the hand of the person
who grew it. In addition, the food is fresher and more diverse. In
supermarkets, particular varieties of fruits and vegetables are favored due
to their ability to survive transport to a far destination. Alternately, at a
farmer’s market, you will find versions of the fruits and vegetables you know
that will surprise and delight your senses -- green striped heirloom tomatoes,
purple cauliflower, white carrots, and edible flowers, just to name a few.
Make an effort to buy as much of your food as possible directly from local
farmers. You will become one of a growing number of people eating delicious
food to save the planet and having fun doing it.
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