Farmers’ Markets in Nashville

Hey all out there in Stewarts Ferry Land!  I just saw this great article about local farmer’s markets.  I’ve blogged before about the importance of sustainable living and eating local produce. This article gives further details about which are the best markets to go to in the area.

It’s often remarked that a great library makes a great city, but you could make the same case for farmers’ markets. Every stall stacked with heirloom tomatoes or wedges of artisan cheese is bountiful proof of a metropolis committed to sustainable living. With three recent additions beyond the original Nashville Farmers’ Market (open daily, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and the East Nashville Farmers’ Market (3:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays through October at 210 S. 10th St.), Nashville can now boast five farmers’ markets in town teeming with fresh, organic, seasonal and specialty goods.

If you’re interested in learning more, check it out in the Nashville Scene.

In-Season Produce: Markets near Stewarts Ferry

Do you shop for your fresh food and produce locally? If not, you may want to give it some serious consideration. Although today’s global market allows us to buy foods grown almost anywhere in the world at any given time, this option is not the most sustainable.

Buying in-season fruits and vegetables that are locally grown helps to eliminate the environmental damage caused by shipping foods across the country – and in some cases – the world. Not only does your food dollar go directly to the farmers, but you’re able to enjoy the health benefits of eating fresh, better tasting, unprocessed produce. According to the National Resources Defense Council, in-season foods for the state of Tennessee (and surrouning areas) include:

Asparagus Collards Gourds Greens Herbs Honey Indian Corn Mushrooms Blueberries (Georgia) Broccoli (Michigan, North Carolina) Cabbage* (Alabama, Georgia, Michigan) Carrots (Georgia) Green Peas (Missouri) Leafy greens (North Carolina) Lettuce (Missouri)

Peanuts (North Carolina) Pecans* (Alabama) Scallions (Missouri) Snap Beans (Georgia) Spinach (Missouri, Virginia) Squash* (Alabama) Strawberries (Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina) Sweet Potatoes * (Alabama, North Carolina) Vidalia Onions (Georgia) Yellow Squash (Georgia) Zucchini (Georgia)

Here is a short list of markets that sell fresh locally grown foods near the Stewarts Ferry area. If you can suggest any other markets, leave a comment and let the community know!

Markets near Stewarts Ferry

Quit Smoking and Double your Chance of Surviving Cancer!

So we all know smoking is bad and leads to cancer but according to a recent Gallop poll approximately 21 % of Americans are regular smokers. Every person I know who smokes wants to quit, but when they try and don’t succeed they often just say “Well something has to kill me… It may as well be smoking.” Obviously that is not the attitude to have.

For those facing the same trials of trying to quit here is a new study you should know about.

British researchers analyzed previous data from 10 studies examining how long smokers survived after being diagnosed with lung cancer.

People with lung cancer who continued smoking had a 29 to 33 percent chance of surviving five years. But those who kicked the habit had a 63 to 70 percent chance of being alive after five years. The research was published Friday in the BMJ, formerly known as the British Medical Journal. Read More

So quit smoking and your chances for surviving lung cancer more than double.