Yesterday when I picked my daughter up from school, she fairly bounced into the car. "The Farmer's Market starts today!" Every Tuesday from May to November, our Farmer's Market is the place to be, and I felt a thrill of pleasure as we rounded the corner to the sights, sounds, and smells of the farmers' stalls, the music, and the friendly people. We chatted with friends, enjoyed the lovely day, and got the makings for a truly local dinner -- fresh fish from local waters, vegetables, and strawberries for dessert (with whipped cream from a local dairy).

So often I have seen that people start out on a low-carb diet to lose weight, and then keep doing it for health...and then as time goes by they become more and more interested in the fresh ingredients which make up the bulk of our eating...where did they come from? How did they get to me? What's in them? How can I get the highest-quality ingredients?

There are so many reasons to find local sources for our food. It's better for our local economies, better for the environment...and we get the tastiest meals, to boot! To find local farmers near you, check out localharvest.org today!

Photo © Nancy Pepin-Vogt

Related Resources:

• Reasons to Eat Local from About.com's Local Food site
  
  
• Low-Carb Vegetable List
  
  
• Low-Carb Vegetable Recipes