Geri G. goes to the Farmers Market

One of my favorite things to do is go the a farmers market.  I have a list of my “go to” foods list that I stock up on weekly.

       Feeding you body only Organic foods helps to support the prevention of toxicity within our cells. Toxins get stored in our cells and make our immune system weak.

Here is my list of foods that you should always pick up at the market:

1. Asparagus- eating asparagus everyday is a great kidney cleaner-upper as well as supporting normal potassium levels in the body.  Asparagus is rich in amino acid named asparagine, which is found to cleanse the body of all the toxins 

•     Top of the of the list of alkaline foods. 
•      Helps lower cholesterol.
•      Rich in phto-chemicals that are known to fight the problems of inflammation.

2. Cucumber- Wow! I can’t say enough about cucumbers. I just love them and eat them like candy!! They are fibrous and full of potassium.  Eat them when ever you want!  They are great to put in a blender for quick refreshing cucumber juice.  FYI, only eat the skin of a cucumber if it is organic. Otherwise you must peel it before eating!!!  The skin on the cucumber has a decent amount of vitamin C! 

•      Great source of B vitamins.  Good for a pick me-up!!!
•      Hydration!! Cucumbers are 95% water, keeps you hydrated and helps eliminate      toxins.
•      Helpful for morning hangovers.  Eat some cucumber before going to bed and in the    AM.  They have the right amount of sugar, B vitamins and electrolytes to replenish the essential nutrients, shrinking the intensity of the hangover.

3. Kale- The mother ship of greens. Its just full of great nutrients that provide the body with a days worth of energy.

•       Anti-Inflammatory properties, has high amounts of vitamin K which aids to fight against excessive inflammatory-related problems.
•       Helps boost the immune system.
•       The high sulfur content in kale has been shown that it is essential for detoxification.
•       Kale provides glucosinolates, which have been shown to prevent colon, breast, bladder, prostate, ovarian and gastric cancer. 

4. Celery- a natural source of sodium, which is essential to the body for balance. 5. Parsley-helps to cleanse the blood and is a great support to the body for daily
detoxifying. 

•       Celery is high source of vitamin C and fiber.  It's a very good source of folic acid, potassium, and vitamin B. 
•       Zero calories.
•       Celery contains phthalides and polyacetylenes.  Which are anti cancer components detoxify carcinogens.
•       Celery contains courmarins that enhance the activity of certain white blood cells.