Farmers market season brings health benefits to Utahns [Video]

Healthier Together is sponsored by Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah.

It’s the time of year when we start to enjoy the fruits of your labors…or at least the fruits and veggies that many areas are now starting to offer.

It’s peak season for your local farmers market, and that’s great news for families working to infuse healthy foods into their diets.

“Maybe it tastes better, maybe the color’s more vibrant, maybe it’s just that connection with your local farmer that makes it more likely that you’re going to eat something healthy,” said Dr. Mike Woodruff, Executive Medical Director for Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah.

Woodruff said there are multiple health benefits from visiting your local farmers market.

“When you go to the farmers market, you’re getting ripe, freshly picked produce and that’s the most healthy time to get it,” said Woodruff.

Woodruff said once harvested, fruits and vegetables can start to lose their nutrients and antioxidants, so fresh is best. …