Phytonutrient

Functional Foods at Farmers Markets - Week Sixteen

Functional Foods at Farmers Markets - Week Sixteen

Pears (pyrus communis) are no longer hanging on the trees but hanging around at the farmers markets waiting for you to bite into a juicy one.  

5 Powerful Reasons to Pick a Pear Today!

Functional Foods at Farmers Markets - Week Nine

Functional Foods at Farmers Markets - Week Nine

The Northern Illinois Farmers Market guide tells us it’s time for us to grab some of the splendid green prickly globes known as artichokes. Many of us have never eaten or prepared one, so let’s take a look to find out what a wonderful functional food they are.

Functional Foods at Farmers Markets - Week Eight

Functional Foods at Farmers Markets - Week Eight

Beets are a perfect functional food now arriving at your local farmers markets.

If you're willing to give them a try, they're ready to deliver many wonderful health benefits.

Functional Foods at Farmers Markets - Week Seven

Functional Foods at Farmers Markets - Week Seven

Green Pea - Pisum Sativum

Right now, Green Peas are ready and waiting for you to grab at any of your local farmers markets.

They are also known as Spring Pea, Garden Pea, Common Pea, Field Pea, and English Pea.