Take the “Eat Local Challenge!”

Posted On: Sep 30, 08

Have you ever had a truly satisfying meal? One where every ingredient had a story, a direct line you could trace from the soil to your fork? Your local foodshed is a gem when it comes to high quality foods that are minimally processed and closest to the source.  Eating locally gives you the opportunity to know your food and where if comes from, meet your neighbors, support small farms and the local economy, practice a sustainable habit, and eat healthy and fresh with the seasons.  Take the challenge at EatLocalChallenge.com.

Check out these websites for more benefits of buying and eating food locally:
100MileDiet.org
LocalHarvest.org
AnimalVegetableMiracle.com

Encourage local, healthy eating this Halloween!  October is macadamia nut season! Give out nuts, chocolates from Hawai’i, or dried fruit instead of high-sugar, artificially colored & flavored candies.