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Spring clean your diet

It's time for spring cleaning...and I'm not talking about your house! Try spring cleaning your diet- check out the ADA nutrition recommendations and see how you compare. Think about incorporating more fruits and vegetables into your diet. A variety of vegetables and fruits are in season right now and are offered inexpensively at various farmers markets throughout the Charlotte area. Check them out:



Charlotte Regional Farmers Market
Open year round, the Charlotte area's largest farmers market
Tuesday - Saturday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM 
Sunday 12:30 - 6:00 PM

Location:
1801 Yorkmont Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28266

Kings Drive Farmers Market
Tuesday and Friday 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Location:
S. Kings Dr. and E. Morehead St.
Charlotte, NC 28207

Charlotte Tailgate Farmers Market
The Tailgate is an urban farmers market committed to local food and local farms.
  • Tuesday 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location:
    100 West Park Ave.
    Charlotte, NC 28203

    Matthews Community Farmers Market
    Located in the heart of downtown Matthews, the Matthews Community Farmers Market is a favorite of local culinary gurus.
    Saturday 7:15 AM - 12:00 PM (Rain or Shine) Location:
    105 N. Trade St.
    Matthews, NC 28105
    Huntersville Farmers Market
    The Huntersville Farmers Market in downtown Huntersville serves the Lake Norman communities.

    Tuesday and Saturday 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM 

    Location:
    103 Maxwell St.
    Huntersville, NC 28078

    Mecklenburg County Market
    The Mecklenburg County Market has been serving the Charlotte area in the same location for more than 60 years, with some families who have been there for generations.

    Wednesday and Saturday 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    Location:
    1515 Harding Place
    Charlotte, NC 28204

    Mint Hill Farmers Market
    The Mint Hill Farmers Market operates in the Carl J. McEwen Historic Village (at the Mint Hill Historical Society).
    Saturday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 

    Location:
    7601 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd.
    Mint Hill, NC 28227

    The Neighborhood Farmers' Market
    The Neighborhood Farmers' Market (NFM) was initiated when the Northwest Neighborhoods and the Charlotte REACH 2010 Project teamed up to increase access to healthy foods and encourage better eating habits while stimulating neighborhood economy and social interaction.
    Saturday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

     

    Location:
    2845 Beatties Ford Road
    Charlotte, NC 28216

     

     


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