Most produce purchased in the United States has traveled an average of 1500 miles. That means that the food that is sold to customers usually has to be preserved to survive a trip that long. But these foods don’t tend… Read More
Archive for the ‘Local Produce’ Category
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Why You Should Be Interested in Local Produce
More and more people are becoming curious about the origins of their food, as well as what farming practices are used by the farmers who produce the food for them. This is why distributors want to be able to provide… Read More
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Why Organically-Grown Food Is Better For You And The Planet
It can be challenging to make the right choices for you and your family at the grocery store. After all, there are so many products to choose from when it comes to food, and looking for the healthiest and most… Read More
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Six Health Benefits Of Tomatoes
There are few foods quite as versatile as tomatoes. They’re used for all sorts of foods such as sandwiches, soups, pizzas, and pasta. They’re also used for different condiments like ketchup and barbecue sauce to give a sweet and savory… Read More
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Why Carrots Are Great For Your Skin
There are so many skincare products you can get these days, made from a wide range of ingredients. Now, what if we said that carrots were one of the ways you can get the perfect skin you’ve always wanted? Find… Read More
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Five Health Benefits Of Eating Carrots
For many of us, our parents have told us to eat our carrots. “They’ll let you see in the dark” has been a last ditch effort to get kids to eat more healthily, and surprisingly, this tactic worked! Surely any… Read More
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5 Reasons You Should Eat Local Produce
Eating local produce is a great way to support farmers in your community while eating the freshest food possible. After all, it’s grown naturally right in your area! Beyond the benefits of eating produce, getting your fruits, vegetables, and greens… Read More
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3 Health Benefits Cherry Tomatoes Offer
Heirloom, beefsteak, roma, brandywine, there are many varieties of this amazing plump, red, juicy vegetable – well, technically, fruit. With so many varieties, it seems like there has to be something for every pallet. Many people, however, have a love-hate… Read More
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All About Microgreens
If you keep up with any food trends, you have probably heard about microgreens. Microgreens have become a regular garnish to many foods in different kinds of restaurants all over the place. They add a special color, flavor, and crunch… Read More
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Why Eat Locally Grown Produce?
You may have heard a lot about locally grown produce in recent years. Lately, it’s been getting more and more popular, and with the increasing availability of farmers markets, now it’s easier than ever to eat locally grown produce. Here… Read More