You are what you eat. Eating a more wholesome, organic diet can be beneficial for your health. With reports of the dangers of pesticides found on our foods more people are concerned and want to find a way to eat fresh, organic fruits and vegetables. A University of Iowa study found that significant increase in one’s risk of getting non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, brain cancer, lung cancer, large intestine cancer, and prostrate cancer with exposure to pesticides especially for people who were exposed to pesticides on their jobs like golf superintendents and farmers. This report and others motivates people to seek organic foods.
The benefits of eating organic include controlling diabetes by changing over to a raw, organic diet. People also get relief from Arthritis from eating raw diets. We now see it is a way to fight cancer, so it is worth the time and effort to seek the Farmers Markets Chicago has to offer.
Chicago has great Farmers Markets through out the Chicagoland area that offers a variety of fruits, vegetables and fresh made bake goods. Farmers Markets bring more than 70 vendors selling fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers to over 20 neighborhoods throughout the City of Chicago. These beautiful markets are held Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday around the city.
The downtown markets include:
Federal Plaza
Prudential Plaza
Daley Plaza
Willis Tower Plaza
If you live north or south you can find a farmer market in your area. On the south side of Chicago www.localharvest.org lists The Beverly Farmers Market happening May through October.
In Lincoln Park on the north side there is Green City Market. http://www.travelandleisure.com listed Green City Market as one of America’s Best Farmers Market. The 55 stalls—stocked year-round with everything from organic micro-greens to artisanal cheeses like butterkase—draw many of Chicago’s best chefs.
See the full list of Chicago Farmers Markets with dates, time and location at:
www.explorechicago.org
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