Considering jumping on the ultrafresh food bandwagon? Joining a CSA might be the way to go. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a great option for city-dwellers who want to connect with the source of their produce. Instead of picking and choosing veggies at a farmers market, you're essentially backing a local farm's budget and receiving what is seasonally ripe and available. It's an awesome Read more

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With local and organic food having such a high price tag, it can be hard to eat in a sustainable way. One way I've gotten around the high costs is by joining a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture). The idea of a CSA is pretty simple — consumers pay farmers directly for a portion of their crop. It's a huge benefit to my health, and my money goes directly to a small, family-owned farm. To give Read more

FitSugar reader berryhappybodies shared this no-oil, no-sugar, moist, and delicious zucchini bread, which she posted in our Healthy Recipe group. I’m in love with this bread, or maybe I’m in love with all the healthy foods we receive from our local farmers and our CSA plan. Either way it’s a win-win. My fridge is now stocked with so many healthy food options. This moist, delicious bread Read more

Earth Day is today, and it always serves as a good reminder to rethink our eating habits and cooking practices. There are so many small changes that we all can make in our everyday lives that, over time, significantly impact the world that we live in. While we may not be able to implement all of these changes all of the time, it is important to consider how our actions affect the bigger picture. Read more