Farm to Fork HEALTHY EATING TIP OF THE MONTH AUGUST 2021
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What is a Farmers Market? A farmers market is a public event that brings together local farmers, their representatives, and consumers. They are typically recurring events that are mutually beneficial. When is National Farmers Market Week? National Farmers Market Week is first full week in August. This year it runs from Sunday, Aug 1, 2021 – Sunday, Aug 8, 2021. Where are there farmers markets near me? Ann Arbor Farmers Market - Ann Arbor, MI Eastern Market - Detroit, MI Farmington Farmers Market - Farmington, MI Dearborn Farm Market - Dearborn, MI Royal Oak Farmers Market - Royal Oak, MI Kutchey Family Market - Warren, MI For more locations, check out: https://www.localfarmmarkets.org/
Top 5 Reasons to Shop at a Farmers Market Support your local community! By spending your 1 money locally, you are helping small farmers stay in business. Find the freshest flavors! Produce at farmers 2 markets is picked at peak freshness and is not transported across the country. Enjoy the taste of the season! Fruits and 3 vegetables taste best when they are in season and local farmers are sure to have the best options. Meet the people who hand-picked your produce! 4 Ask them all of your questions about the different varieties of plants and the conditions in which their produce was grown. Get a little inspiration! Many markets have resources 5 to learn about new recipes that feature the season's best ingredients.
Watermelon is a delicious summer fruit that is also great for hydration. The fruit's flesh is 91% water and contains lycopene. This can help you stay hydrated and protect your cells from UV Beets are full of antioxidants, damage. which are known to protect your cells from damage. They lower your risk of developing heart disease and cancers. Beets also contain anti-inflammatory agents which can reduce diseases like Type 2 Diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, and obesity. A Few of August's Featured Produce Eggplants belong to the nightshades family. They are low in calories, but high in fiber which can help keep you regular. Raspberries are high in They are also a great polyphenols which source of copper. decrease the effects of oxidative damage. Their high dietary fiber content can help with digestion, can regulate blood glucose levels, and promote weight loss.
Featured Recipe: Balsamic Roasted Beets Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Total time: 45 mins Servings: 6 (about 1/3 cup each) Ingredients 6. Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes. 3 beets peeled & diced 7. After 15-20 minutes, stir and bake for (about 3 cups) 10 minutes more or until beets feel soft 1 Tbsp olive oil to the touch. 1/2 tsp sea salt 8. Mix together balsamic vinegar and honey. 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 9. After 30 minutes (or when beets are 1 Tbsp honey soft to the touch), remove beets from the oven and add the honey/vinegar mixture to the baking dish. Instructions 10. Stir until all the beets are evenly 1.Preheat oven to 425 degrees coated. Fahrenheit. 11. Return to the oven for 10 minutes, 2. Grease a large baking sheet or dish, stirring once half way through. set aside. 12. Roast until the balsamic/honey 3. Peel and cut 3 beets into 1" cubes. mixture coats the beets (and isn't runny). 4. Toss beets with 1 Tbsp olive oil and 13. Remove from oven and serve warm 1/2 tsp sea salt. or store and serve later over your favorite salads. 5. Spread onto a greased baking dish in an even layer.
References 1. Lawrence B, Greer AE, Zimeri AM, et al. Use of a Unique Farmers' Market Program Targeting Lower-Income Community Members. J Community Health. 2018;43(3):524-533. doi:10.1007/s10900-017-0448-y 2. Lee E, Dalton J, Ngendahimana D, et al. Consensus modeling to develop the farmers' market readiness assessment and decision instrument. Transl Behav Med. 2017;7(3):506-516. doi:10.1007/s13142-017-0504-2 3. Kahin SA, Wright DS, Pejavara A, Kim SA. State-Level Farmers Market Activities: A Review of CDC-Funded State Public Health Actions That Support Farmers Markets. J Public Health Manag Pract. 2017;23(2):96-103. doi:10.1097/PHH.0000000000000412 4. National Farmers Market Week. Farmers Market Coalition. https://farmersmarketcoalition.org/national- farmers-market-week/. Published May 4, 2021. Accessed May 24, 2021. 5. NATIONAL FARMERS MARKET WEEK - First Full Week of August. National Day Calendar. https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-farmers-market-week-first-full-week-of-august/. Published July 26, 2019. Accessed May 24, 2021. 6. Julia Darnton MSUE. Celebrate National Farmers Market Week in your own community. MSU Extension. https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/celebrate_national_farmers_market_week_in_your_own_community. Published August 2, 2019. Accessed May 24, 2021. 7. The Benefits of Farmers Markets. Farmers Market Coalition. https://farmersmarketcoalition.org/education/the-benefits-of-farmers-markets/. Published 2021. Accessed May 24, 2021. 8. Michigan Harvest Calendar. Michigan crop harvest calendar - When fruit and vegetables are normally available and ready to pick in Michigan. https://www.pickyourown.org/MIharvestcalendar.htm. Published 2021. Accessed May 24, 2021. 9. About Farmers Markets. Farmers Market Coalition. https://farmersmarketcoalition.org/education/qanda/. Published April 11, 2017. Accessed May 24, 2021. 10. Gilmerm. The Health Benefits of Beets. Health Essentials from Cleveland Clinic. https://health.clevelandclinic.org/the-health-benefits-of-beets/. Published December 28, 2020. Accessed May 24, 2021. 11. Hedstrom N. Bulletin #4307, Vegetables and Fruits for Health: Eggplant - Cooperative Extension Publications - University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Cooperative Extension Publications. https://extension.umaine.edu/publications/4307e/. Accessed May 24, 2021. 12. Dehydrated? These 7 Foods Will Satisfy Your Thirst and Hunger. Health Essentials from Cleveland Clinic. https://health.clevelandclinic.org/dehydrated-these-7-foods-will-satisfy-your-thirst-and-hunger/. Published December 30, 2020. Accessed May 24, 2021. 13. 5 Fruits That Deserve the Buzz: Your Dietitian's Picks. Health Essentials from Cleveland Clinic. https://health.clevelandclinic.org/5-fruits-that-deserve-the-buzz-your-dietitians- picks/#:~:text=Raspberries&text=%E2%80%9CThey're%20high%20in%20fiber,5.4%20grams%20of%20natural %20sugar. Published October 7, 2020. Accessed May 24, 2021. 14. Laura. Balsamic Oven Roasted Beets Recipe. JoyFoodSunshine. https://joyfoodsunshine.com/roasted-beets/. Published February 16, 2021. Accessed May 24, 2021. Molly Main Patient Food and Nutrition Services 300 N. Ingalls Street NIB NI8E20 Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5407 (734) 936-5197
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