Since March is National Nutrition Month let’s break down some fundamentals of good nutrition practices by looking “Beyond the Table”
Good Nutrition habits are not just about what we eat. It is a combination of knowing and understanding where food comes from, and how to respect and nourish our environment. This will allow our food to grow in abundance, and to its fullest nutritional ability.
Practice Tip 1: It will not be long before the local farmers markets will be open. Visit the local markets or local farms to help learn more about where foods come from, and how it is grown. Farmers are always happy to share information. Don’t forget to bring home your favorite fruits and veggies in support of the local farmers.
Farmers markets and farms
Pick a nice sunny day and visit the local farmers in your area. Pick up the freshest of goodies!
Practice Tip 2: You can also take a chance and try out your green thumb by growing some of your own food. This has been a learning process for me personally, but each year my garden gets a little bigger and a little better. There is nothing more rewarding than harvesting your own fruits, veggies, and herbs to share with your family and community. It doesn’t get fresher than that!
Grow your own
You do not need to grow a garden to enjoy fresh veggies. You can grow veggies and herbs in pots and place them on your deck or patio for easy use.
Being mindful of how to positively support our environment is important in the overall picture of good nutrition. If our environment is not healthy, how can we expect to grow healthy nutrition products?
Practice Tip 3: What we can do to contribute to a healthy environment is for one, create meals from leftovers to reduce waste. Secondly, buy from our local farmers whenever possible. If you buy from local farmers, the food does not need to travel long distances to get to you. Therefore, reducing the carbon footprint and ensuring a fresher more nutrient dense product.
Practice Tip 4: Start your own compost to give back to the earth. It does not need to be anything big.
