There are a lot of reasons why shopping at the farmer’s market is good for your health, the health of your community, and our planet. Here are a few reasons to shop at your local farmer’s market:

• Produce is picked and sold within hours or a few days (rather than weeks). It’s fresher, more nutrient-dense, and doesn’t require chemicals or wax to keep it looking fresh.
• You can talk directly to the growers of your food. You can ask questions about growing practices, as well as get tips for storing and preparing your food.
• Most local farmers don’t use the chemicals that commercial growers use. So even if what you buy isn’t organic, it’s more natural.
• Your food is safer. E-coli and Salmonella outbreaks usually happen in industrial settings, not on farms.
• Your money is going to local farmers rather than large food conglomerates.
• Your food has a much shorter transit. It travels across your city or county rather than across the country or world, saving fuel and resources.
• It’s a better value. You’ll pay the same or less than what you pay at the grocery store and you’re getting fresher, healthier food.
• It’s fun! And when’s the last time you had fun at the grocery store?

Read about why I started My Daily Act.

Why should resting be a luxury? Or a weakness? Or laziness? Isn’t it more responsible and courageous to take care of your body by resting when you need it. I believe it is and for me, there is no longer pride in pushing through (this… coming from a former all-nighter pro, surprises even me). As it turns out, I woke up more refreshed and was much more productive for the rest of the day than I would have been.

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