functional foods

Functional Foods at Farmers Markets - Week Eighteen

Functional Foods at Farmers Markets - Week Eighteen

Until late September early November, you can still find many delicious melons at your local farmers markets and grocery stores.

Different types of melons offer a variety of wonderful nutritional benefits for our bodies. 

Functional Foods at Farmers Markets - Week Twelve

Functional Foods at Farmers Markets - Week Twelve

AHHHH Leeks

They offer such a beautiful, subtle, sweet, and oniony flavor to so many wonderful dishes. 

Unfortunately, leeks are another vegetable that is often overlooked because people are unsure of how to pick, prepare, and eat them.

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.