Benefits Of Eating Locally Grown Fruits And Vegetables
Even though studies show eating enough fruits and vegetables helps lower the risk of getting certain chronic diseases, most people don't eat enough of these foods. Fruits and vegetables are normally low in calories and fat, which is why eating more of them may help you maintain a healthy weight.
Eating fresh fruits and vegetables should be a part of our daily diet. The truth is that fruits and vegetables, whether fresh or not, provide many beneficial nutrients. However, there are other benefits to eating fresh produce. Buying food that is grown locally is good for the environment, the economy and is great for your health. When the produce is local, it is fresher than it would be if it had come from further away. If picked and eaten while fresh, the produce doesn’t sit around for a long time which can cause the nutritional value to decrease.
Why should you consume fresh, locally grown produce?
Tips For Buying Produce:
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By supporting local farmers you can help ensure there will be farms in your community tomorrow. This will give your children access to nourishing and flavorful fruits and vegetables for years to come.
Visit A Local Farmers Market Today!
Celebration Farmers Market
4515 W. Lovers Lane
Saturdays, 8 a.m. - Noon
1010 S. Pearl Expressway
214-939-2808
Open daily 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Collin County Farmers Market
Fairview Farms, 3314 N. Central Expressway, Plano
Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
972-345-0484
Facebook: Collin County Farmers Market
793 S. Coppell Road
972-304-7043
Saturdays 8 a.m. to Noon
Corsicana Brick Street Farmers Market
Corner of 12th St. and West 5th
903-229-7505
Saturday 8 a.m. to Noon
Cowtown Farmers Market (Westside)
3821 Southwest Blvd., Fort Worth
817-220-0755
Year-round on Saturdays 8 a.m. to Noon
Cowtown Farmers Market (Second Location)
Federal Park Plaza, 1000 Throckmorton, Fort Worth
Tuesdays – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Corner of Mulberry Street & Carroll Blvd.
Saturdays from 8 a.m. - sellout
Downtown Arlington Farmers Market
215 E. Front St.
817-633-2332
Friday & Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. or sellout
4710 Pioneer Road, Balch Springs
214-348-3336
1st & 3rd Saturdays, 9 a.m. – Noon
Four Seasons Market - Richardson
677 W. Campbell Rd, Richardson, TX 75080
Every Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
6048 Frisco Square Blvd (across from City Hall)
214-407-6665
Starts May 5th every Saturday 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. or sellout
120 West Main Street , Grand Prairie
Saturdays 8 a.m. – varies
325 Main, Grapevine
817-656-9739
Thursdays – Saturdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
1100 Bear Creek Parkway, Keller
In front of Keller Town Hall Fountain
Saturdays 8 a.m. to Noon
Little Elm Towne Crossing, 2700 E. El Dorado Parkway
Saturdays, 8 a.m. to Noon
972-731-3299
Chestnut Square Historic Village (3 blocks south of the main square)
972-562-8790
Saturday 8 a.m. - Noon, April 7 – October
Mckinney Farmers Market (Second Location)
Adriatica, 6851 Virginia Parkway at Adriatic Parkway
Thursdays, 3 - 7 p.m.
Rockwall Farmers Market
Downtown Square in County Courthouse parking lot, Goliad & Rusk
972-771-3088
Saturday 8 a.m. – Noon, May 5 through September 29
Saint Michael's Farmers Market
8100 Douglas Ave., Dallas
Saturdays, 8 a.m. to Noon
214-384-4047
Waxahachie Downtown Farmers Market
South Side of Ellis County Courthouse
972-937-7330 x 198
Saturdays 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. starting May 19
Check out this complete listing of farmers markets
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