Locally grown food is healthier

Locally grown food is healthier

Physalis
The main health benefit of
locally grown food is that it's fresher. Fruits and vegetables begin to lose their nutrients within 24 hours of being picked, so fresher produce is more nutritious. In addition, locally grown food is picked at its peak ripeness, when it's most dense with nutrients.

 

Spinach

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