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The best deals are often available first thing in the morning when the market opens. Plus, farmers only bring a certain amount of each item, so getting there early increases the odds that you’ll get what you want. After you arrive, take a lap around the market to see what is available that day and determine where you want to buy your produce. See more farmer’s market tips >
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Varieties of nutrient-rich winter squash include butternut, acorn, hubbard, and turban. These tasty gourds are high in vitamins A and C, potassium, folate, and fiber. The phytochemicals found in winter squash, beta carotene and zeaxanthin, have been shown to help fight cancer and prevent macular degeneration. Eat them roasted or mashed, add them to soup, or try our Butternut Squash and Kale Bread Pudding for an antioxidant-filled fall dish.
For more must-have farmer’s market foods, click here.
The majority of grocery bills, 23 percent, are spent on processed foods and sweets, according to this chart created as part of Planet Money’s Graphing America series on National Public Radio [HuffingtonPost.com].
Read “10 Surprisingly Processed Foods” to make healthier choices on your next grocery shopping trip.
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Most Americans are in favor of adding calorie counts to foods purchased in supermarkets, movie theaters, conveniences stores, and vending machines, according to a new poll released by the Center for Science in the Public Interest. Read the full story here >
Click here for tips to track calories, fat, and carbs for foods without labels.
