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:nourish mind, body and soul Nourish& soul mind, body The benefits of buying fresh local and weekly FARMERS' MARKETS BENEFIT THE mind, body and soul. They provide the means to learn from expert growers what is required to be self-sufficient. Tending one���s own garden nourishes the body due to the fresh, pure produce grown and the soul is benefited from being an active contributor to the community. BUILDING CONNECTIONS Besides nutritional benefits, there can be social and psychological benefits as well. For one thing, a local Farmers��� Market is a natural place to rub shoulders with your neighbours as they encourage social interaction, particularly between rural and urban communities. HELPING OUT YOUR FELLOW MAN Markets stimulate local economic development by increasing employment, encouraging consumers to support local businesses, thus keeping money within the local community. THE FRESHER, THE BETTER Produce picked straight from the garden contain the best and freshest nutrients for our bodies. Soluble fibre, the type of fibre in oats, barley, legumes, and some fruits and vegetables, helps lower bad cholesterol and therefore the risk of cardiovascular disease. As we all know, fresh fruit and vegetables are nature���s most powerful medicine. They are low in calories, 112 | www. h e rmagaz i n e . c o. n z high in complex carbohydrates, contain no cholesterol and almost no fat. They are rich sources of a variety of nutrients, including vitamins, trace minerals, and dietary fibre, and many other classes of antioxidants and phytochemicals. These nutrients may be your best weapon against age-related disease. Much research has found that a diet high in vegetables and fruits may reduce the risk of many diseases. A SENSORY DELIGHT A Farmers��� Market is a feast for the senses: the richness of strawberries, the sweet scent of hand-picked roses, the tempting tastes of jams and honey, the friendly hum of conversation. Research suggests that such sensory stimulation can help keep your brain young. A LESSON ON LIVING When people, especially children, are familiar with foods, they���re more likely to try them so what better way to become familiar with fruits and vegetables than by taking a trip to a Farmers��� Market. It���s a unique opportunity to speak directly with the people who produce our food, learn more about how it���s grown, when it���s at its peak, and how to prepare it. FARMERS��� MARKETS ARE GREAT FOR MARKET RESEARCH Farmers��� Markets cut out the middleman and allow increased financial returns through direct selling, price control and a regular cash flow. They provide the producer with direct customer feedback on produce and prices. This is especially valuable for new producers, producers in organic conversion and small scale producers who are unable to produce the quantity required by supermarkets FARMERS��� MARKETS SUPPORT THE ENVIRONMENT Farmers��� Markets cut down on our carbon footprint by helping reduce the distance food needs to travel in order to reach consumers. Packaging is at a minimum, plus more environmental production practices, such as organic or pesticide free are encouraged. For an apprehensive list of Farmers��� Markets throughout New Zealand visit www.farmersmarket.org.nz