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Fall in love with Winter Squash

Authored by Rachel Bowers, UMN Public Health and Nutrition Unmistakable signs of fall are all around us.  Mornings are cool and crisp, school buses rumble down the street, in a few eager trees the leaves have started to turn colors.  Another sign of the changing season is when winter squash appears in the farmers market. …  Read More →

Cook fish tonight!

Health benefits of adding more fish to your diet By Jenna Carter, UMN Public Health and Nutrition Program Originally published April 27, 2015. Fish provides an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals that benefit your overall health. Omega-3 fatty acids are essential in the diet because our bodies cannot produce them on…  Read More →

Apples

Authored by Jenna Carter, UMN Public Health Graduate Student Did you know that there are over twenty varieties of locally grown apples to choose from in Minnesota!? And many are now available at the Mills City Farmers Market! When choosing your apples, look for those that are rich in color (this varies depending on the…  Read More →

WIC’s Farmers Market Nutrition Program

Written by Andrea Kemple, University of Minnesota Nutrition Student People who purchase their foods from local farmers’ markets know at least one of the benefits of such a decision.  Maybe this purchasing decision is based on the fact that food purchased locally is fresher and more nutritious than store-bought food, or the fact that buying…  Read More →

Enjoying Grazefest at Mill City Farmers Market

By Sarah Johnson, Simple Good and Tasty June 9, 2011 Nestled between the theatrical masterpiece designed by famed architect Jean Nouvel and a museum built into the ruins of what was once the world’s largest flour mill resides the Mill City Farmer’s Market, offering Twin Citians the opportunity to connect with and support local vendors each…  Read More →