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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Eating Local

Enjoy Fresher, Healthier Foods, and Help the Environment

Author Diane A. Welland M.S., R.D.
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On sale May 03, 2011 | 336 Pages | 9781101514733
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Supporting local farmers has really grown on people-and here's the guide to doing it right 

There are so many great reasons to shop for and eat locally grown or raised foods, including freshness, taste, energy conservation, and supporting small business owners. That is why tens of thousands have made the switch to local foods.

Now families and communities are enthusiastically supporting farmer's markets, artisan dairy farmers, cheese makers, family farms, local vineyards, and local livestock. Food expert and nutritionist Diane A. Welland explains what local eating is and isn't and how anyone can move toward a more sustainable way of eating. It covers:

• Types of foods considered local
• What is in season when
• Storing foods
• Money saving tips
• A practical approach for a challenging endeavor
• Includes a complete overview of local eating across all 50 states
Diane A. Welland MS, RD, is a nutritionist, dietician, teacher, food and nutrition communications consultant, and writer known for her work on on The TLC Diet, Eating Clean, Eating Local, and many other books about healthy lifestyles and healthy eating. She is a professor of nutrition at Northern Virginia Community College. View titles by Diane A. Welland M.S., R.D.

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Supporting local farmers has really grown on people-and here's the guide to doing it right 

There are so many great reasons to shop for and eat locally grown or raised foods, including freshness, taste, energy conservation, and supporting small business owners. That is why tens of thousands have made the switch to local foods.

Now families and communities are enthusiastically supporting farmer's markets, artisan dairy farmers, cheese makers, family farms, local vineyards, and local livestock. Food expert and nutritionist Diane A. Welland explains what local eating is and isn't and how anyone can move toward a more sustainable way of eating. It covers:

• Types of foods considered local
• What is in season when
• Storing foods
• Money saving tips
• A practical approach for a challenging endeavor
• Includes a complete overview of local eating across all 50 states

Author

Diane A. Welland MS, RD, is a nutritionist, dietician, teacher, food and nutrition communications consultant, and writer known for her work on on The TLC Diet, Eating Clean, Eating Local, and many other books about healthy lifestyles and healthy eating. She is a professor of nutrition at Northern Virginia Community College. View titles by Diane A. Welland M.S., R.D.

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