Did you know that there are almost 9,000 Farmers Markets today in the United States? And there’s good reason for it!
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Here are 5 reasons why you should shop at the Brentwood Farmers Market today:
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1️⃣ Full flavors: fruits and vegetables are at their peak ripeness 🍊🥒 That’s why you here a lot of “Wow, that tastes amazing!” When we eat foods at their peak, we tend to savor them which means we eat slower. When we eat slower we feel satisfied sooner, we help our digestion, and we have an easier time maintaining our weight.
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2️⃣ You’re supporting our local economy 👨🏽‍🌾👩🏽‍🌾 According to the Farmers Market Coalition, local-owned retailers (such as Farmers markets) return more than 3x as much of their sales to the local economy than chain competitors.
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3️⃣ You’re helping to increase access to fresh food 🥕🥬 According to the USDA, produce prices at Farmers Markets are lower, on average, than grocery store prices. You’re creating a demand for fresh food.
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4️⃣ You’re kicking off a series of healthy habits: you go outside and walk around the market, you have social and informational encounters that leave you feeling connected, you take time to hand-select the foods you want to eat, you are motivated to make something special with the food you bought, and you might then share that meal with other people 💯
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5️⃣ You expand your palette 🎨 Because you get to interact directly with Farmers, you’re more likely to ask questions about unfamiliar foods, how to eat them, and what meals you might cook with them.