Healthy Eating from Spokane Farmer’s Markets

Summer is wrapping up but it’s not too late to take advantage of the Spokane  Farmer’s Markets that make their debut every season.   We are lucky to have  at least five Farmer’s Markets in the immediate Spokane area and many more in outlying areas such as  Greenbluff and Coeur d’Alene.

In addition to the bounty of fruits and vegetables,  Farmer’s Markets also offer an abundance of baked goods, fresh flowers, eggs, sometimes meat and fish, and crafts such as soap and candles.   At many of the markets one can enjoy the music of local musicians as well.

A trip to a Spokane Farmer’s Market is a fun outing for the whole family.  Lots of families arrive early in the morning for their first cup of coffee along with a fresh baked muffin or croissant.   The crepe stand at the Liberty Lake Farmer’s Market is a favorite spot for Saturday breakfast and lunch.

Making your way through the array of vendors, you can pick up fruits and vegetables for the week, along with your dinner for  that evenng.  You can even pick out a floral bouquet for your table!   Pick up some delicious tomatoes for a wonderful caprese salad.  Nothing says summer like fresh tomatoes.   Look for the pasta vendor at the  Liberty Lake market.  Add a loaf of delicious bread and perhaps some fresh strawberries or peaches for dessert.

Our  Spokane Farmer’s Markets

Downtown Spokane Farmer’s Market

Where:  New location for 2010 - 5th between Division and Browne, Spokane
When:   Saturdays beginning  May 15 from 8am - 1pm.  Wednesdays beginning  June 9 from 8am - 1 pm.

Millwood Farmer’s Market

Where:  Millwood Presbyterian Church, 3223 N. Marguerite Rd, Spokane
When:    Wednesdays beginning  May 19 from 3 -7 pm.

Humble Earth Farmer’s Market

Where:  10505 Newport, Spokane
When:   Sundays beginning  June 3 from 10am - 3pm.

S. Perry Farmer’s Market

Where:  1317 E 12th, Spokane
When:   Thursdays beginning sometime in June - from 3 - 7 pm

Liberty Lake Farmer’s Market

Where:  1421 N. Meadowood Lane, Liberty Lake
When:   Saturdays beginning May 15 from 9am - 1pm

Fruits and Vegetables for Healthy Spokane Eating

Fruits and vegetables are key to our health.  A diet rich in fruits and vegetables has been shown to  lower blood pressure and  reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, digestive problems, and some cancers.

Fruits are loaded with vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants.  They are  generally low in calories and fat and are  a good source of fiber.

Vegetables, like fruits, are low in fat and contain good amounts of vitamin and minerals.  All the green-yellow-orange vegetables are rich in calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, beta-carotene, and vitamins B, C, A and K.

Exercise for Spokane Health

In addition to healthy eating,  we all  need a good exercise program in order to live a healthy life.  Not many people are motivated to work out on their own.  Gym memberships are expensive and too often people quit going after paying for a full year’s membership.  An affordable and exciting program can be found at Physzique in Liberty Lake.  Zach Hunt has developed a program for people of all ages and abilities.  Take a look at this video to see what Zach is all about.

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