Seasonal Food

Have you ever visited your local farmer's market?  I shop for about 90% of my produce at the one near my house.  There are tons of benefits to it.  For one thing, you can get things a lot cheaper than you would at the supermarket.  I bought a quart of apples last week for $4.  It would have been $2 per pound had I got the same ones at the grocery store- probably $6-7 for the same amount.

Not only is the food cheaper, it's also fresher because it's all local and hasn't been sprayed with preservatives like the produce at the supermarket.  It won't always be organic, but it will have less chemicals than at the market.  If there is a down side to this at all, it's that the food will go bad a little faster than the stuff you buy at the store- but that's just all the more reason to eat your fruits and veggies!

Lastly, supporting small local farmers is great for the local economy and the environment!  Not a health tip per se but knowing you are doing something good for yourself and others goes along with living a more positive lifestyle.

Pumpkins, apples and sweet potatoes are all in season right now and there are lots of great things you can do with them besides making pie.  I'll put up a few recipes later in the week for you, for now, grab your self an apple- it will keep the doctor away!