With the cost of food rising, you may want to consider making a weekly trip to one of our local Farmer’s Market and starting from the basics. It’s not just about saving a buck but you can also help boost your daily nutrients as well by using more fresh fruits and fresh vegetables. Most of the local Farmer’s Markets open on Saturday mornings but many of the farmers’ market are also open other days during the week for our convenience. For more information regarding specifics on what is sold at each market, the location, days and times refer to www.louisvillegreenguide.org/directory/farmers. Summertime salads are quick, easy, and can be nutrient dense and low in calories based on your smart salad choices. Using triple prewashed salad greens can help make the meal preparation quick and easy but it costs more – or maybe not because the prepackaged salad greens are completely edible.
Barbara Day, M.S., R.D., C.N., is a registered dietitian with a Master’s Degree in clinical nutrition. The former publisher of Kentuckiana HealthFitness Magazine, Kentuckiana Healthy Woman magazine and radio show host of Health News You Can Use, Barbara has over 30 years of experience in promoting healthy lifestyles to consumers. Barbara has private practice, DayByDay Nutrition, www.DayByDayNutrition.com, where she counsels clients on weight loss, cholesterol management, performance nutrition and an array of other medical issues. Barbara writes nutrition and health columns for www.LiveStrong.com. She also designs and presents employee wellness programs to small and large businesses. Barbara is a runner, cyclist, hiker and a mother and grandmother to 9 grandchildren.
