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As a certified holistic nutritionist and health and wellness coach with a bachelor's degree in family and human development, I share wellness resources to empower you and your family. Feel free to browse my recipes and read my blog posts!
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![Why eat locally grown?
- You’re supporting local family farmers (number of farms are declining in USA)
- You know exactly where your food comes from
- It connects you to your roots and community
- Produce is picked while it’s ripe which has the most nutrients, vs picked before it’s ripe like most grocery stores do so they can ship it & shelf it. Within 24 hours of being picked, produce has more nutrients.
- No transportation
- Animals are usually grown without all the extra yuck like added hormones or antibiotics! You can also find farms that only do free-range, pasture raised, & grass-fed!
- You’re eating produce in season
- It tastes better & is full of flavor!
- Local food supports local economy
- Helps the environment
- Many times is more affordable
- Grass-fed beef has more nutrients than conventional grain-fed
References:
Economic Research Service. (2019, April 24). [Decline in the number of U.S. farms]. U.S. Department of Agriculture. https://www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/chart-gallery/gallery/chart-detail/?chartId=58268
Foodwise. (n.d.). 10 reasons to support farmers markets. https://foodwise.org/support/10-reasons-to-support-farmers-markets/
Virtua Health. (2023, April 17). Is eating locally grown food healthier for you? https://www.virtua.org/articles/is-eating-locally-grown-food-healthier-for-you
Michigan State University Extension. (2017, October 2). 7 benefits of eating local foods. https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/7_benefits_of_eating_local_foods
Spring Power & Gas. (2021, May 14). 5 benefits of buying your meat locally. https://springpowerandgas.us/blog/5-benefits-of-buying-your-meat-locally/
Understanding Ag. (2020, June 8). Nutritional comparisons between grass-fed beef and conventional grain-fed beef. https://understandingag.com/nutritional-comparisons-between-grass-fed-beef-and-conventional-grain-fed-beef/#:~:text=Research%20results%20show%20that%20grass,compared%20to%20grain%2Dfed%20beef
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