It is now officially summer, which means that Farmer’s Markets are open at full tilt. This offers an opportunity to elevate your health while also helping the local economy. Since my wife, Samantha, and I began the Max Living 5 Essential lifestyle in 2015, we have been regulars at our local Farmers Market in each place that we have lived. Visits to the market allow us to hang out with one another while developing a relationship with our food and the people who grow it. If you are not regularly visiting your local Farmer’s Market here are the reasons to start.
7 Reasons to Visit Your Local Farmers Market
- Increased Nourishment: Produce begins to lose concentration of critical vitamins and minerals as time passes. You are sure to mitigate the effects of time by purchasing your food directly from the hands that picked it.
- Supporting the Local Community: It is crucial to support local businesses, and farmers are no different by purchasing directly from farmers. You are helping them and their families.
- Food variety: The average American eats the same food every day. A lack of variety in food is linked directly to poor gut health, which leads to poor overall health. You will be exposed to different vegetables, and heirloom varieties at farmer’s markets that you did not know existed.
- Environmental Friendly: The average food item travels 1,500 miles to get from the farm to your table in the US. From the burning of fuel to shipping and packaging, this creates a significant environmental impact. By purchasing directly from the farmer, you are bypassing these processes that harm the environment. Plus, many local farmers are practicing biological farming, which goes beyond organic in working with the natural environment.
- Save Money: At the grocery store, organic and sustainable foods can be costly. The cost at the market is typically a fraction of the cost.
- Get outside: Being outside is essential for physical and mental health. Why not take the opportunity to spend your time food shopping experience outdoors?
Local Markets to Visit
- Erie Farmers Market
- Thursday 5:00-8:00 pm; Briggs St, Erie, CO 80516
- Lafayette Farmers Market
- Thursday 4:00-8:00 pm; 400 E Simpson St, Lafayette, CO 80026
- Westminster Farmers Market
- Saturday 9:30 am-1:30 pm; 5255 W 98th Ave, Westminster, CO 80020
- Arvada Farmers Market
- Sunday 9:00 am-1:30 pm; 5660 Olde Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada, CO 80002
- Golden Farmers Market
- Saturday 9:00 am-1:00 pm; 1019 10th St, Golden, CO 80401
- Boulder Farmers Market
- Wednesday 4:00-8:00 pm, Saturday 8:00 am-2:00 pm; 13th St, Boulder, CO 80302