About Today: Make a Positive Impact: Eat Local

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Today Sometime this month, the world will welcome its 7 billionth resident, which means the global population has grown by 1 billion in just 12 years. For this kind of growth to be sustainable, it's obvious that mankind will have to start making changes to the way we do things. One small step in the right direction? Eating locally and supporting local food producers. It's easier than you might think. Why You Should Eat Locally Grown Foods Eating local foods is better for you, for the environment, and for your taste buds; it also helps support your local economy. There's more to it, though. Start an Organic Vegetable Garden Start a Vegetable Container Garden See More About:  eating locally  fresh food  environmental benefits Where to Find Locally Produced Foods If possible, try to shift at least some of your grocery shopping to farmers markets: They're one of the most reliable places for finding locally grown and produced foods. Farmers Market Shopping Tips How to Save Money at Farmers Markets See More About:  farmers markets  csa  co-ops Benefits of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Think of CSA as an investment in both yourself, as well as in a farm you want to financially support. The benefits of participating can potentially be huge. Before You Join CSA Sources for Finding Local CSA See More About:  csa  community supported agriculture  Put Local Foods to Good Use This Fall Once you're all stocked up on local foods, you'll want to bookmark this collection of fall-friendly recipes, organized by the main type of fruit and vegetable used in each one. You'll also find recipes by type of meal. 10 Warming Fall Soups Broccoli Walnut Pasta Recipe Today Ads Organic Food Recipes Healthy Food Bulk Organic Foods Local Food Featured Articles Single Parenting 101 Fall Date Ideas Most Fuel-Efficient SUVs Famous Coin Collections Apple's Biggest Flops Upcoming New Movie Releases   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement