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Eat Locally

Eat Locally. October 2016. Health Info prepared by Public Health October 2016. What does it mean to “eat locally”?. Eating locally means buying and eating food produced locally. Eating Locally. The Benefits of Eating Locally. Better for the environment Good for the local economy

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Eat Locally

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  1. Eat Locally October 2016

  2. Health Info prepared by Public HealthOctober 2016

  3. What does it mean to “eat locally”?

  4. Eating locallymeans buying and eating food produced locally. Eating Locally

  5. The Benefits of Eating Locally • Better for the environment • Good for the local economy A variety of foods that are: • Good for your health! • Fresh in season! • Taste better!

  6. Where are local foods found? • Stores or supermarkets that sell local products • Farmers’ markets, farms, or in forests • Businesses that deliver baskets of local fruits and vegetables • Community or home gardens

  7. Eat fewer foods that come from distant countries, as they are: Eating locally is ideal! . less fresh! . Overwrapped! .Have added ingredients that are not that healthy!

  8. What can you do? Encourage your parents: • To grow a variety of fruits and vegetables at home! • To buy their eggs and meat from local farms! • To freeze foods and make preserves!

  9. In summary… • “Eating locally” is very important for the environment, your health, and the local economy!

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