Eat Locally

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Eating locally not only helps our local economy, but it can also save you money and be more nutritious. The nutritional content of fruits and vegetables can decrease as time passes after harvest. Fruits and vegetables from Farmers Markets are usually harvested within 24 hours of your purchase ensuring you that it is at its peak freshness. The produce will also taste better. Not sure what to do with the produce once you get it home?! Make a salsa:Fruit SalsaIngredients:1 pint strawberries, diced2-3 kiwis, diced1 banana, diced1-2 apples, diced1-2 nectarines, diced Lemon juice, (enough to coat apples/ bananas to prevent browning)Directions: Mix all the fruit together with the lemon juice. Serve with cinnamon sugar pita chips. Note: You can add or leave out any fruit that you like; use what you have!
Tomato SalsaIngredients:3 fresh tomatoes, finely diced½ onion, diced2 jalapenos, dicedJuice of one lime1/3 cup cilantro, chopped2 tsp. cuminPepper to taste
Mix all of the above ingredients. Let sit for at least an hour so flavors combine.
Local Farmers Markets:Memphis Farmers Market: Opens April 7 and is open on Saturdays: 7am – 1 pm
Agri-center’s Farmers Marker: Opens May 1 and is open Monday – Friday: 7:30am- 5:30 pm & Saturdays: 7am – 5pm
Collierville Farmers Market: Opens May 17 and is open on Thursdays: 8am – 1 pm
Bartlett Station Farmers Market: Opens May 19 and is open on Saturdays: 7am – 12 pm

Stephanie Bailey - Dietetic Intern - University of Memphis

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