End of Winter Spells Start of Fresh Produce
Spring is the season when the branches turn from barren to budding, the weather turns from bitter to balmy, and farmers markets start popping up around the country. Seasonal, fresh produce is the focus of “green markets,” where local farms and purveyors specialize in natural, organic and regional foodstuffs to tempt your palate.
What to look for in spring? Seasonally, certain fruits and vegetables are their best this time of year, including:
- Apricots
- Artichokes
- Asparagus
- Cherries
- Lemons
- Peas (garden, snap and snow)
- Rhubarb
- Turnips
When you’re looking to include healthier foods in your diet, farmers markets are a great place to start. In an interview with WRDW-TV Augusta, Dr. Jessica Reichmuth from Augusta State University noted that “if you eat less modified foods obviously you are getting more nutrients instead of fillers.”
Most cities have at least one regular farmers market, if not several, held in the mornings during the week or on the weekend:
To find more local farmers near you, search online for “farmers market [your city or state]”.
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