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HEALTHY
FOCUS
A Date With the
With ripe tomatoes, flavorful cheeses and fresh honey,
the local farmers market is a fun way to support your
community and your health.
Most Americans know they should make healthier food choices, such
as incorporating more fresh fruits and vegetables into their meals. It's the
best way to lose weight and prevent chronic diseases. However, more
than half of Americans recently told researchers that filing their income
tax return is easier than determining which nutritional changes they
need to make. One easy way to choose more healthy foods is to shop
the local farmers market.
"The Midtown Farmers Market is a great place to find produce that is
locally grown," says Ellen Michal, RD, certified diabetes educator with the
Lifestyle and Disease Management Center at Duke Raleigh Hospital. "Any
questions about the way a product was grown can be answered by the
producer on-site."
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