{"id":1138,"date":"2014-08-04T16:44:14","date_gmt":"2014-08-04T16:44:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/acsmsoftware.com\/afitesttest\/?p=1138"},"modified":"2014-12-09T14:49:37","modified_gmt":"2014-12-09T14:49:37","slug":"need-shopping-farmers-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/acsmsoftware.com\/afitesttest\/need-shopping-farmers-market\/","title":{"rendered":"Why you need to be shopping at the farmers market"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s National Farmers Market Week (August 3-9)! As a measure of access to fresh fruits and vegetables with the most nutrients, the ACSM American Fitness Index\u00ae considers the number of farmers markets in each metro area.<\/p>\n

Farmers markets can provide fresh and locally grown produce to metro areas where access to healthy food can be limited.\u00a0 Produce that travels thousands of miles to make it to the supermarket looses freshness and nutritional quality. Buying local ensures produce is available to you at its prime freshness and nutritional value.<\/p>\n

Farmers markets also provide a great excuse to get in some walking, carrying groceries and meet people in your community.<\/p>\n

Need more reasons to visit your local farmers market?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Here are the Top 10 Reasons to Shop at a Farmers Market according to Nutrition.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n

10.\u00a0 Farmers markets are easy to find.<\/p>\n

9.\u00a0 SNAP and WIC cards are accepted at most farmers markets.<\/p>\n

8.\u00a0 You can try a new fruit or vegetable!<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0 Farmers often have good recommendations on ways to prepare their products.<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0 Buy foods and see how they fit with ChooseMyPlate.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0 Farmers markets can be important anchors for vibrant communities.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0 It\u2019s a great way to get your kids involved.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0 Fresh fruit and vegetables are full of antioxidants and phytonutrients.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 Shopping at farmers markets supports your local farmers and keeps the money you spend closer to home.<\/p>\n

1.Freshly picked ripe food is at its peak in flavor and nutrition.<\/p>\n

target goal<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The report scores the number of farmers\u2019 markets in a metro areas based on the target goal of 13.100 per 1,000,000 residents.\u00a0 How did your MSA do in 2014<\/a>?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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