Nutrition

Did you know that the nutritional quality of fruits and vegetables starts decreasing the day it is harvested? That is why we encourage families to grow their own and support local farms effectively increasing the nutrition in their diet.  Purchasing freshly picked produce is getting easier and easier with all the resources available to home gardeners and the influx of small vegetable farms around the country. 

 

Dedicate yourself to eating within the season

Eating in season means the fresh produce, meat and grains you eat are grown and harvested for consumption or storage in the proper season. With freshness, comes great taste but also higher nutritional yield. Buying locally and seasonally also promotes the local economy and environmental conservation. Because there is less transportation and factory packaging involved, the likelihood of contamination decreases exponentially. Finally, buying from your local farmer helps build relationships and harmony within a community. The Montgomery Curb Market is open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 5am-2pm and is located next to the Crampton Bowl at 1004 Madison Avenue. The Fairview Farmer's Market is located at 60 W Fairview Ave and is open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings from 8am-5pm. Both accept SNAP, WFMNP, and SFMNP.

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Eating fresh year round

Alabama is uniquely situated in an ecological zone where we can grow vegetables year round. This is a calendar for your use!

Eat fresh as often as possible

Eating fresh produce closer to harvest time is better for you and your family because they:

  • Include Folate, Vitamin C, and Potassium

  • Helps maintain a healthy gut and prevent constipation through a source of dietary fibre

  • Reduces risk of bowel cancer

 

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Veggies Pack a Punch

Different vegetables carry different nutritional qualities and can be used as medicine and to prevent illness in the body. Studies show that by consuming a diet comprised of at least 25% vegetables you can live a longer, happier life.