Celebrate Spring With a Trip to Your Local Farmer’s Market
March 3, 2022
During winter, I always hear people say how ready they are for all of the best parts of summer–warm days in the sun, fresh fruit, and vacations. I love summer and all of the great things it brings, but I think that people often mentally skip over spring!
Spring is so underrated and has so much to offer. I love seeing the flowers start to bloom and feeling those early days when the weather starts to turn and you can finally leave your house with only a light jacket. One of the best parts of spring in Boston, though, is that farmer’s markets finally start to make a comeback!
Farmer’s markets are an awesome way to spend a day out of your weekend, and if you aren’t a regular at your local market, there are so many great reasons that you definitely should be.
Here are three reasons why you should make a plan to visit your local farmer’s market this spring!
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Fresh fruits and veggies are everywhere!
During the winter, you may get used to settling for whatever produce your supermarket has available, but don’t let yourself forget the delicious flavor of fresh fruits and vegetables! Fresh produce is full of so much flavor, and it’s even more nutritious for our bodies than the off-season produce that’s available at a supermarket. The fresh fruits and vegetables alone are enough of a reason to spend your weekend browsing your local farmer’s market.
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There are always homemade staples to be found.
To me, going to a farmer’s market is almost like participating in a treasure hunt–you never know what you might find! Some of my favorite finds are fresh fish, homemade pasta, herbs, freshly cut flowers, and any kind of local cheese. I always find something new and unexpected at the farmer’s market, and it’s so fun to go and see what great local items are available each weekend.
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You can get inspired with new meals.
If you’re feeling tired of the same meals from your winter menu, there’s no time like springtime to mix things up! As you peruse the farmer’s market and find new ingredients that are available fresh for you, you may just feel a stroke of inspiration for meals you can make that are creative and delicious. Heading to your market can help you jazz up your dinner plans and fall in love with healthy food all over again!
The farmer’s market is a great resource for anyone trying to live a healthy lifestyle, and I’m so glad that spring is here and markets are opening back up. Find a farmer’s market near you and pick a time to explore this weekend–I promise you won’t regret it!