Support our Local Farmers

Dear Friends,

Do you ever feel this way?

I believe in a green environment. I do want to buy from farmer’s markets but not always are they available. Are they too expensive? Will I purchase enough food? Is it that good?

What changes can we make as responsible citizens and families that can help us eat local?

Conventional farming is responsible for chemical fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides being dumped into the environment month after month. By remaining in the soil and earth, these chemicals cause harmful effects both for humans and the environment. Meanwhile, organic farming grows produce without toxic chemicals, protecting our surrounding and our future generations.

Why is local eating beneficial?

Just think of the energy used in transporting food thousands of miles from the area it was originally produced – from national to international food. By eating seasonal food, you can enjoy recipes using fresh produce and reduce energy waste.

Eat your veggies!

Fresh produce and grains are low on the food chain, allowing us to feed more members of our community than if we would consume meats, chicken and/or fish. It’s efficient, healthy and a feeding method that prevents a variety of chronic illness that we face in our current society. According to Harvard Medical School, farmers who cater to local communities generally sell their produce within 24 hours of harvest, ensuring peak freshness and ripeness.

If you love to eat out, why not try restaurants that buy from local farmers?

By supporting these eateries, you’re also assisting us, the growers who produce these fresh varieties of fruits and vegetables – supporting the farm to plate concept. Eating local also reduces your carbon footprint with decreased oil and greenhouse gases getting to your plate.

Ready to get healthy?

Contact Debbie today for a Nutrition Consultation!

Creative Recipes from the locals

Have you tried to add some fruit to your breakfast cereal? Lunch can be simple and sweet – a combo salad of greens, fruit and a protein source – whether tuna, chicken or maybe grilled tofu.

If you’re at a loss for recipe ideas, the fun part of talking to your local growers is getting to know each other and asking them for advice – How do I cook kale? What’s the best way to make my greens last in the fridge? Do you know of a good method to grill my veggies and enhance their taste? Supporting each other will enhance our environment for future generations.

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About Debbie

Debbie Polisky, MS, MBA, CLT is a Bilingual Nutritionist, Zumba Instructor, Wellness Consultant and Adjunct Faculty who uses mind and body techniques, such as mindfulness, stress management, exercise, dance/zumba, yoga and nutrition to improve the lives of patients, students and the community. She has over 20 years of experience in the healthcare field, in two countries, Argentina and in USA and in her two native languages, English and Spanish.