Shopping local is extremely important, and that includes eating local food. The University of Illinois Extension Office is trying to spread the word about local food through a new program. Lisa Peterson, Nutrition and Wellness Educator, explains the new program is called Eat Fresh, Eat Local.

One great way to be shopping local produce is to go to local farmers markets. Peterson says getting that fresh produce opens up the door to a lot of healthy new and healthy recipes. 

Farmers Markets are never the same two weeks in a row, which is an opportunity to get out of your comfort zone. Peterson says it’s good to meal plan based on what is available.

This information from the Eat Fresh, Eat Local doesn’t take a ton of time and they are available online anytime.

Peterson appeared as a guest on the WTIM morning show.