Tips for Eating a Locavore Diet
Making the Decision to Eat Locally
Have you made the decision to eat a locavore diet? This simply means you will be eating foods that are local to your area in an effort to save the planet. To many people, this means they will eat foods grown or produced within a fifty-mile radius. To others who do not have many local options, it means eating food from a particular region or state. How can you turn to eating a locavore diet?
Do Your Research First
Research locavorism, but also be sure you know the types of food that are available in your area. Certain produce, like apples, lettuce, potatoes, onions and corn, are able to grow successfully anywhere in the continental United States. However, they may only grow during certain times during the year. You will also need to determine other types of food that are available in order to eat a balanced diet.
Plant Your Own Vegetable Garden
The best way to be absolutely sure something is locally-grown is to grow it in your own garden. Plant it in your yard, if you have the space. Ensure a balanced diet by growing a variety of fruits, vegetables and herbs -- again, you will need to research the local growing conditions. Educate yourself on caring for each of these food items.
Freeze Local Food for Year-Round Use
Whether you grow your own food or buy it from a local farmer's market, stock up when the produce is in season. Then go home and prepare it for use during the winter months. Clean and freeze your food, making sure to label everything with a name and a date. Make sure you have plenty of freezer space for the food beforehand.
Eat With the Seasons
If nothing else, you can always choose to eat what is in season. This may, of course, mean you aren't eating a balanced diet since it can severely limit your nutritional options. This is why it is so important to do your research ahead of time and to be aware of what is available in your area -- and when it is available.
Locavorism has its place, and it can potentially have a positive impact on the environment. Before making the decision to eat a locavore diet, however, be sure to do your research and be aware of the foods that are available to you.
References:
Becoming Locavore
Locavore: A New Old Way of Eating
Do Your Research First
Research locavorism, but also be sure you know the types of food that are available in your area. Certain produce, like apples, lettuce, potatoes, onions and corn, are able to grow successfully anywhere in the continental United States. However, they may only grow during certain times during the year. You will also need to determine other types of food that are available in order to eat a balanced diet.
Plant Your Own Vegetable Garden
The best way to be absolutely sure something is locally-grown is to grow it in your own garden. Plant it in your yard, if you have the space. Ensure a balanced diet by growing a variety of fruits, vegetables and herbs -- again, you will need to research the local growing conditions. Educate yourself on caring for each of these food items.
Freeze Local Food for Year-Round Use
Whether you grow your own food or buy it from a local farmer's market, stock up when the produce is in season. Then go home and prepare it for use during the winter months. Clean and freeze your food, making sure to label everything with a name and a date. Make sure you have plenty of freezer space for the food beforehand.
Eat With the Seasons
If nothing else, you can always choose to eat what is in season. This may, of course, mean you aren't eating a balanced diet since it can severely limit your nutritional options. This is why it is so important to do your research ahead of time and to be aware of what is available in your area -- and when it is available.
Locavorism has its place, and it can potentially have a positive impact on the environment. Before making the decision to eat a locavore diet, however, be sure to do your research and be aware of the foods that are available to you.
References:
Becoming Locavore
Locavore: A New Old Way of Eating
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2 Comments
Post a CommentI love getting local food at the farmer's market!
If I only ate local things I'd be eating a lot of hay I guess.