Health Benefits of Eating Local — i robbed a farmer

"Temperatures are rising, flowers are blooming and Spring is in the air!
It's the perfect time to begin exploring the local seasonal harvest
available at our organic Farmer's Markets. Now, we all know that fresh fruits and veggies are nutritious and necessary
for a healthy diet. Unfortunately, most of the produce we consume has
traveled over 1500 miles before it hits the shelf in American
stores; creating unnecessary pollution and contributing to climate
change. It is time to begin thinking globally by acting locally. Lets be part of a community that supports a sustainable food system. Asking
to change everything about your diet may be a little shocking so just start
with a visit to your local Farmer's Market and stock up on all the
delicious veggies the season has to offer. Most importantly, we encourage everyone to begin thinking, spending and
eating "locally." Local is generally defined as originating anywhere within
60-100 miles from your home. In addition to cutting down on emissions,
saving some cash, and supporting your neighbors, consuming an organic local
diet has a number of health benefits: 1) Eating local is an opportunity to eat more fresh, organic, natural
whole-foods which are great for our health and even higher in nutrients
than commercially grown produce.  Locally harvested produce is left on the
vine, picked, harvested and sold at peak ripeness, which is why fresh food
tastes better! 2) Fresh foods have more nutrients! When produce is bought from a store it
has been harvested early, travelled across the globe and hit the store
shelf all before reaching peak ripeness and maximum nutrient density.
Additionally, packaging produce results in a depletion of vitamins C, E, A
and some B. 3) Indigenous local diets help fight and prevent allergies and disease! The
beneficial bacteria, known as microbes, found in our food help build up
antibodies and immunity to local allergens and harmful...