Eat Green, Be Healthy

How to Buy Local, Eat Fresh

Shop a Farmers' Market

To find one near you, go to nrdc.org/health/foodmiles. Plug in your state and the time of year, and the site will also tell you which fruits and veggies are currently in season.

Become a Member of a Food Co-op

Co-op members pool their resources to purchase produce and other natural products at a lower price. To find a co-op in your area, go to localharvest.org.

Connect with Farmers

Go to www.attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/localfood_dir.php and click on your state, and this site will pull up a list of local farms, farm stands, orchards, and even wineries.

Originally published in FITNESS magazine, September 2008.