In this course we go over common dog problems dog owners have and how to solve them.&nbsp; Some of the subjects covered are barking on the leash, nipping, pulling on walks, obsessive barking, and digging.

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This lesson goes over the different reasons your pooch might munch that poo and how to stop it.

Eating Poop

Does your dog go nuts on the leash barking at other dogs or people? Let's solve it.

Barking on the Leash

Is your dog a food thief? Here's how Dr. Sammy fixes it.

Counter Surfing

Is your bundle of joy a sharknado? Here's how to get a cuddly puppy again.

Puppy Nipping

Is your dog excavating the next trade route to China? Here are your options.

Digging

Overly excited to meet new people? Help your dog make a better first impression.

Jumping on People

Have a tremulous terrier? We'll go over different ways to help build a courageous canine.

Anxiety

We'll go over neurotic barking and how to interrupt the obsessive behavior

Excessive Barking

Begging

Stop your pooch from bombing out the door

Door Dashing

Dog Parks

This lesson gives an overview of the different types of aggression and when you should seek expert help. Also it covers what not to do with an aggressive dog.

Aggression and the Case for Hiring a Private Trainer

Dog Training 401 Problem Solving

Renowned Dog Training Expert

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Pets and Training

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In this course we will dispel rumors about dog training and give you good working models so that you can train your dog more effectively.&nbsp; Dr. Sammy's proven methods are based on research, results, practice, and empathy.&nbsp; This is the first in several courses that will prepare you to become a better dog handler!

Dog Training 101 Theory and Obedience

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The only thing that ‘Fat Burners’ have is the fact they contain caffeine which actually does help your body burn fat in various ways including handling blood sugar levels and releasing fat stores. Caffeine is also a great pre-workout stimulant it will give you mental clarity and let you work harder. That's why I suggest natural stimulants that won’t cost you the earth and contain enough caffeine to help you burn fat and exercise harder.

Always black: have a nice shot of espresso or a cup of americano before exercise. This is the purest and most reliable form of natural caffeine I have found and it's cheap. A small bag of coffee will cost you a fraction of what a tub of fat burners costs and will save your health and get you the same results. Experiment with coffee and see how it best works for you!

This stuff is great. It's a traditional tea from South America and very popular in places like Argentina, and Brazil. It has a great effect on heating up your body and will help activate the fat burning process. It also gives a slightly more relaxing kick than coffee so it can be a great alternative for those who don’t fare too well with coffee. This stuff is also cheap and can be bought at most health stores (make sure you get the loose variety and brew it strong). Yerba Mate is packed full of antioxidants and minerals which is an added bonus to its cleansing, fat-burning properties.

I am sure you have all heard the hype about green tea but this stuff really is a great tonic for the body it has been proven to:

Again make sure you get the loose variety, its cheaper and fresher. I try to have a few glasses a day and this is the best option for those who don’t do well with any caffeine whatever the form.

Hopefully this article has saved a few people from burning away there money on useless supplements, and given you some ideas for a more natural route. I tend to have a coffee pre-workout or when I need a lift and sip of green tea throughout the day, this is what I have found to be the optimal way to get the most out of natural stimulants without any adverse effects.

The only thing that&nbsp;‘Fat Burners’&nbsp;have is the fact they contain caffeine which actually does help your body burn fat in various ways including handling blood sugar levels and releasing fat stores. Caffeine is also a great pre-workout stimulant it will give you mental clarity and let you work harder. That's why I suggest natural stimulants that won’t cost you the earth and contain enough caffeine to help you burn fat and exercise harder.
 
Coffee
 
Always&nbsp;b<a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20101202013411/http://zentofitness.com/5-reasons-to-take-your-coffee-black/">lack</a>: have a nice shot of espresso or a cup of americano before exercise. This is the purest and most reliable form of natural caffeine I have found and it's cheap. A small bag of coffee will cost you a fraction of what a tub of fat burners costs and will save your health and get you the same results. Experiment with coffee and see how it best works for you!
 
Yerba Mate
 
This stuff is great. It's a&nbsp;traditional&nbsp;tea from South America and very popular in places like Argentina, and Brazil. It has a great effect on heating up your body and will help activate the fat burning process. It also gives a slightly more relaxing kick than coffee so it can be a great alternative for those who don’t fare too well with coffee. This stuff is also cheap and can be bought at most health stores (make sure you get the loose variety and brew it strong). Yerba Mate is packed full of antioxidants and minerals which is an added bonus to its cleansing, fat-burning properties.
 
Green Tea
 
I am sure you have all heard the hype about green tea but this stuff really is a great tonic for the body it has been proven to:
 
<ul>
 <li>Raise metabolism</li>
 <li>Be a potent anti-oxidant</li>
 <li>Anti-estrogenic</li>
 <li>Help burn fat</li>
 <li>Relax the mind and body</li>
</ul>
Again make sure you get the loose variety, its cheaper and fresher. I try to have a few glasses a day and this is the best option for those who don’t do well with any caffeine whatever the form.
 
Don’t waste your money on fat burners
 
Hopefully this article has saved a few people from burning away there money on useless supplements, and given you some ideas for a more natural route. I tend to have a coffee pre-workout or when I need a lift and sip of green tea throughout the day, this is what I have found to be the optimal way to get the most out of natural stimulants without any adverse effects.

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Most "fat burners" are great pre-workout stimulants that give you mental clarity and let you work harder. They help your body and handle blood sugar levels.

Fat burners and nutrition supplements

Nothing warms a dreary day like a hot cup of comforting tea, cocoa, or soup. These foods not only soothe your body and soul, but they also give health benefits. Many hands are warmed over a cup of tea. Tea has been promoted for its possible health benefits, especially for preventing heart disease. Many researchers discovered that tea drinkers usually had lower blood pressure than those who did not sip tea. Furthermore, there appeared to be more benefits to drinking less tea. In this observational study, those who drank less (one-half a cup to two and a half cups a day) had a 46 percent lower chance of developing high blood pressure. Many health experts know that weight gain often makes high blood pressure worse. Recently there have been reports that drinking tea may affect metabolism and weight loss; however, the studies are suggestive but not conclusive.

Many people admit to loving chocolate but for several years chocolate has been considered an indulgence. Today, the news is different and there are health benefits from drinking cocoa. To begin with, any beverage that you make with fat-free milk will provide bone-building calcium. Add the cocoa and the list of health benefits grows. The positive health benefits of cocoa are polyphenol flavonoids, such as epicatechin. Dark chocolate offers the most polyphenol content. The cocoa flavonoids have been shown in studies to act as platelet inhibitors and it is hypothesized that they may also offer anti-inflammatory effects but there still is little evidence that chocolate and other cocoa consumption may help prevent cancer. Both tea and cocoa are plant-based foods; however, they still will not act as substitutes for fresh vegetables and fruit! 

From healthwise to decadent, soup can boost your nutrition. Recently, a study found that regular consumption of soups rich in antioxidants boosts vitamin C levels and reduces some stress molecules. Selecting a broth-based soup is the healthiest option since traditional cream soups and bisques may provide up to 20 grams of fat in just one cup. However, healthier versions can be made with non-fat milk, non-fat half-and-half, and olive oil instead of butter.

Soups are quick and easy to prepare and lend themselves to sneaking in leftover vegetables, protein, and grains. Just about anything can be added to soups when you start exploring exotic cuisines. Use your imagination and basic herbs and this culinary creation can be savored one day and frozen for future use a few weeks later. For a memorable homemade soup, you simply need to decide on the ingredient combinations that your family will enjoy. It is as simple as a stock [broth], vegetables, and protein source [chicken, fish, meat substitute, or meat]. Add some spices, whole grain bread, and a green salad, and enjoy!

Nothing warms a dreary day like a hot cup of comforting tea, cocoa, or soup. These foods not only soothe your body and soul, but they also give health benefits. Many hands are warmed over a cup of tea. Tea has been promoted for its possible health benefits, especially for preventing heart disease. Many researchers discovered that tea drinkers usually had lower blood pressure than those who did not sip tea. Furthermore, there appeared to be more benefits to drinking less tea. In this observational study, those who drank less (one-half a cup to two and a half cups a day) had a 46 percent lower chance of developing high blood pressure. Many health experts know that weight gain often makes high blood pressure worse. Recently there have been reports that drinking tea may affect metabolism and weight loss; however, the studies are suggestive but not conclusive.
 
Creamy Cocoa Benefits
 
Many people admit to loving chocolate but for several years chocolate has been considered an indulgence. Today, the news is different and there are health benefits from drinking cocoa. To begin with, any beverage that you make with fat-free milk will provide bone-building calcium. Add the cocoa and the list of health benefits grows. The positive health benefits of cocoa are polyphenol flavonoids, such as epicatechin. Dark chocolate offers the most polyphenol content. The cocoa flavonoids have been shown in studies to act as platelet inhibitors and it is hypothesized that they may also offer anti-inflammatory effects but there still is little evidence that chocolate and other cocoa consumption may help prevent cancer. Both tea and cocoa are plant-based foods; however, they still will not act as substitutes for fresh vegetables and fruit!&nbsp;
 
Nourishing Soups
 
From healthwise to decadent, soup can boost your nutrition. Recently, a study found that regular consumption of soups rich in antioxidants boosts vitamin C levels and reduces some stress molecules. Selecting a broth-based soup is the healthiest option since traditional cream soups and bisques may provide up to 20 grams of fat in just one cup. However, healthier versions can be made with non-fat milk, non-fat half-and-half, and olive oil instead of butter.
 
Soups are quick and easy to prepare and lend themselves to sneaking in leftover vegetables, protein, and grains. Just about anything can be added to soups when you start exploring exotic cuisines. Use your imagination and basic herbs and this culinary creation can be savored one day and frozen for future use a few weeks later. For a memorable homemade soup, you simply need to decide on the ingredient combinations that your family will enjoy. It is as simple as a stock [broth], vegetables, and protein source [chicken, fish, meat substitute, or meat]. Add some spices, whole grain bread, and a green salad, and enjoy!

Fitness blogger

Nothing warms a dreary day like a hot cup of comforting tea, cocoa, or soup. These foods not only soothe your body and soul, but they also give health benefits.

Healthful winter warm-ups

The most abundant mineral in the body, calcium is best known for maintaining strong bones. It also supports the normal cardiovascular and muscular function. But now there is evidence that calcium may also improve weight control and even lower the risk of some cancers. Considering that only 1/3 of Americans meet their daily needs for calcium (1,000 mg for adults through age 50, and 1,200 mg for older adults), most people are not enjoying the full health benefits offered by this common mineral.
 
A recent report in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition showed that people who had less calcium in their diets were more likely to gain weight. In fact, every 300 milligrams of calcium (about a glass of milk) per day for adults was associated with about six pounds lower weight. So avoiding dairy products in an effort to lose weight may be counterproductive.
 
Research suggests that greater dietary calcium makes cells less likely to store fat and more likely to burn fat when calorie intake is reduced. It appears that too little calcium in the diet leads to decreased fat-burning in the cells and increased fat storage. Recommendations are for 1,000 to 1,500 mg of calcium intake daily, which is what we get in a balanced diet that includes three servings of dairy products or calcium-fortified foods a day. There was no benefit from further increasing the calcium intake beyond these recommended levels.
 
Some studies also suggest that calcium might also lower the risk of cancer. The strongest link is between colon cancer and calcium consumption. The Journal of the National Cancer Institute reports that people with higher calcium diets developed 35 percent fewer of some types of colon cancer than people with lower calcium consumption. It appears that increased calcium consumption causes the cells that line the colon to change into lower-risk cell types.
 
In another study, pre-menopausal women with higher calcium consumption developed about 30 percent less breast cancer than those who consumed very little. The effect was not observed in post-menopausal women. Other studies suggest that calcium may offer some protection against ovarian cancer. Further research is needed to confirm these links. As with weight control, there appears to be no additional cancer protection benefit from consuming greater amounts of calcium that are currently recommended in a balanced diet. 

The most abundant mineral in the body, calcium is best known for maintaining strong bones. It also supports the normal cardiovascular and muscular function. But now there is evidence that calcium may also improve weight control and even lower the risk of some cancers. Considering that only 1/3 of Americans meet their daily needs for calcium (1,000 mg for adults through age 50, and 1,200 mg for older adults), most people are not enjoying the full health benefits offered by this common mineral. 
 
A recent report in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition showed that people who had less calcium in their diets were more likely to gain weight. In fact, every 300 milligrams of calcium (about a glass of milk) per day for adults was associated with about six pounds lower weight. So avoiding dairy products in an effort to lose weight may be counterproductive. 
 
Research suggests that greater dietary calcium makes cells less likely to store fat and more likely to burn fat when calorie intake is reduced. It appears that too little calcium in the diet leads to decreased fat-burning in the cells and increased fat storage. Recommendations are for 1,000 to 1,500 mg of calcium intake daily, which is what we get in a balanced diet that includes three servings of dairy products or calcium-fortified foods a day. There was no benefit from further increasing the calcium intake beyond these recommended levels. 
 
Some studies also suggest that calcium might also lower the risk of cancer. The strongest link is between colon cancer and calcium consumption. The Journal of the National Cancer Institute reports that people with higher calcium diets developed 35 percent fewer of some types of colon cancer than people with lower calcium consumption. It appears that increased calcium consumption causes the cells that line the colon to change into lower-risk cell types. 
 
In another study, pre-menopausal women with higher calcium consumption developed about 30 percent less breast cancer than those who consumed very little. The effect was not observed in post-menopausal women. Other studies suggest that calcium may offer some protection against ovarian cancer. Further research is needed to confirm these links. As with weight control, there appears to be no additional cancer protection benefit from consuming greater amounts of calcium that are currently recommended in a balanced diet.&nbsp;

The most abundant mineral in the body, calcium is best known for maintaining strong bones.

Calcium and weight control

Fresh cranberries are appearing in the produce section so why not learn all the health benefits of these wonderful health-promoting fruits? Most people are aware that cranberries may help prevent urinary tract infection. Research shows that the cranberry’s bacteria blocking properties help prevent E. coli bacteria from attaching to the bladder wall and causing infection. 

In fact, distinctive substances in cranberries, called tannins, help prevent certain bacteria from attaching to cells and causing infection. According to the research drinking 10 ounces of cranberry juice cocktail or eating just 1 ounce of dried cranberries daily is what it takes to achieve cranberry’s bacteria blocking benefits. Another health benefit is the ability of the cranberry to prevent the development of certain ulcers and gum disease. Remember to include more cranberries in your meal plans.
 
 Health Benefits
 
Heart disease is the number one killer and perhaps that is reason enough to eat more cranberries. Studies have shown that diets rich in flavonoids, which are found in fruits and vegetables, can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke. 

Many people do not realize that cranberries are one of the richest fruit sources of heart-healthy flavonoids. These same flavonoids can also help reduce the risk of certain cancers. Remember that cranberries are great to eat all year round, not just at Thanksgiving. Dried cranberries are easy to incorporate into the family’s meals, especially in your evening green salad.
 
When you shop this season stock up on fresh cranberries. I always keep several bags of cranberries frozen for use in baking throughout the year. Frozen cranberries can be added to any muffin or quick bread batters for extra flavor pizzazz and nutrition. You can also add dried cranberries in place of the traditional raisins to salads or trail mix.

Cranberries return for seasonal debut
 
Fresh cranberries are appearing in the produce section so why not learn all the health benefits of these wonderful health-promoting fruits? Most people are aware that cranberries may help prevent urinary tract infection. Research shows that the cranberry’s bacteria blocking properties help prevent E. coli bacteria from attaching to the bladder wall and causing infection.&nbsp;
 
In fact, distinctive substances in cranberries, called tannins, help prevent certain bacteria from attaching to cells and causing infection. According to the research drinking 10 ounces of cranberry juice cocktail or eating just 1 ounce of dried cranberries daily is what it takes to achieve cranberry’s bacteria blocking benefits. Another health benefit is the ability of the cranberry to prevent the development of certain ulcers and gum disease. Remember to include more cranberries in your meal plans. 
 
 Health Benefits 
 
Heart disease is the number one killer and perhaps that is reason enough to eat more cranberries. Studies have shown that diets rich in flavonoids, which are found in fruits and vegetables, can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke.&nbsp;
 
Many people do not realize that cranberries are one of the richest fruit sources of heart-healthy flavonoids. These same flavonoids can also help reduce the risk of certain cancers. Remember that cranberries are great to eat all year round, not just at Thanksgiving. Dried cranberries are easy to incorporate into the family’s meals, especially in your evening green salad. 
 
When you shop this season stock up on fresh cranberries. I always keep several bags of cranberries frozen for use in baking throughout the year. Frozen cranberries can be added to any muffin or quick bread batters for extra flavor pizzazz and nutrition. You can also add dried cranberries in place of the traditional raisins to salads or trail mix.

Fresh cranberries are appearing in the produce section so why not learn all the health benefits of these wonderful health-promoting fruits? 

Health benefits of cranberries

Holidays, family celebrations, and social events are joyous times, but these special occasions usually are centered around huge quantities of tempting, high-calorie foods. But do you have to give up holidays and special events and become a hermit? You can enjoy the celebrations without gaining weight with some preplanning strategies. 
 
Many people still believe that they gain at least 5 pounds during the holidays. However, a new study suggests that Americans gain only about one pound during the winter holiday season. So, there is no need to face holiday feasts with the "all or none" principle. Just a few simple changes in food choices along with regular exercise can help keep off unwanted pounds.
 
Break the Cycle of Holiday Weight Gain
 
The holidays always seem to bring on overeating. The foods that are available not only taste good but are also everywhere you turn. Add the stress of a house full of guests, last-minute shopping, and or travel, and food often seems like the only solace. 
 
If you want to survive the holidays, begin by preparing what and when you will eat holiday goodies. One way to sabotage your healthy eating plan is to go on a holiday or social event hungry. The impulse will then be to nibble on high-calorie foods like fried appetizers and delicious cookies and candy. At any holiday gatherings, everyone needs to be especially cautious of these high-calorie pitfalls. Nibbling on nuts, cheeses, and candies can add quick calories. And, large portions and second servings during a meal not only add extra calories, fat, and cholesterol but also leave you too full to take a post-meal walk. 
 
Celebration Strategies
 

• Plan ahead: Write a strategy of what you will be eating during any holiday season, including portion sizes and calories. Remember to be realistic. You are not going to enjoy a dinner salad when everyone else is eating roast beast with all the trimmings.

• Eat 4 or 6 small meals, instead of one large meal: Because most holiday meals are served as "dinner", plan to eat small frequent meals.

• Reduce the fat and calories in meals. Use reduced-fat and calorie ingredients. Also, remember to eat a true portion size and increase fiber-filled ingredients, like fruits and vegetables.

• Focus on other activities: Instead of making dinner the main event, try emphasizing games, singing, an expedition, or conversation.

• Exercise regularly: Plan regular daily exercise even through the holidays. You can always plan on taking a walk with family or friends after dinner.

Holidays, family celebrations, and social events are joyous times, but these special occasions usually are centered around huge quantities of tempting, high-calorie foods. But do you have to give up holidays and special events and become a hermit? You can enjoy the celebrations without gaining weight with some preplanning strategies.&nbsp; 
 
Many people still believe that they gain at least 5 pounds during the holidays. However, a new study suggests that Americans gain only about one pound during the winter holiday season. So, there is no need to face holiday feasts with the "all or none" principle. Just a few simple changes in food choices along with regular exercise can help keep off unwanted pounds. 
 
Break the Cycle of Holiday Weight Gain 
 
The holidays always seem to bring on overeating. The foods that are available not only taste good but are also everywhere you turn. Add the stress of a house full of guests, last-minute shopping, and or travel, and food often seems like the only solace.&nbsp; 
 
If you want to survive the holidays, begin by preparing what and when you will eat holiday goodies. One way to sabotage your healthy eating plan is to go on a holiday or social event hungry. The impulse will then be to nibble on high-calorie foods like fried appetizers and delicious cookies and candy. At any holiday gatherings, everyone needs to be especially cautious of these high-calorie pitfalls. Nibbling on nuts, cheeses, and candies can add quick calories. And, large portions and second servings during a meal not only add extra calories, fat, and cholesterol but also leave you too full to take a post-meal walk.&nbsp; 
 
Celebration Strategies 
&nbsp;
• Plan ahead: Write a strategy of what you will be eating during any holiday season, including portion sizes and calories. Remember to be realistic. You are not going to enjoy a dinner salad when everyone else is eating roast beast with all the trimmings.
 
• Eat 4 or 6 small meals, instead of one large meal: Because most holiday meals are served as "dinner", plan to eat small frequent meals.
 
• Reduce the fat and calories in meals. Use reduced-fat and calorie ingredients. Also, remember to eat a true portion size and increase fiber-filled ingredients, like fruits and vegetables.
 
• Focus on other activities: Instead of making dinner the main event, try emphasizing games, singing, an expedition, or conversation.
 
• Exercise regularly: Plan regular daily exercise even through the holidays. You can always plan on taking a walk with family or friends after dinner.

Holidays, family celebrations, and social events are joyous times, but these special occasions usually are centered around huge quantities of tempting, high-calorie foods.

How to stop overeating: celebration strategies

Have you noticed the watermelon and melons in the store are so ripe and juicy right now? I was thinking about this after watching the movie Food Inc. – a documentary about the unhealthy aspects of America’s food industry - including animal cruelty and environmentally-harmful methods of crop growing. My friends had been suggesting watching Food Inc., and I’m so glad I got around to watching it because it ignited my passion for supporting local farmers and being more conscious of my buying habits. Now I eat produce that is in season from my local area as much as possible, and in doing so, I am reducing my carbon footprint. Needless to say, I highly recommend watching this movie.

The film proves why buying locally and supporting local farmers aids in attaining a healthier lifestyle and reducing one’s carbon footprint. Buying locally has so many benefits, including boosting your local economy as well as buying and eating foods that are ultimate of better value, freshness, and better taste.

Here are a few of those reasons to buy local:

1. Most fruit & vegetables are picked before they are ripe. This leads to lower nutrient levels, including iron and other important nutrients.

2. Chemicals (insecticides, etc) are sprayed on the fruits and vegetables to ward off insects and American industrial agriculture dumps close to one billion pounds of pesticides on food crops annually. The US alone accounts for more than one-third of the $33.5 billion in global pesticide sales.

3. Support your local economy, not large corporate conglomerates that are made up of guys wearing business suits that make decisions about how to produce the most food in the least amount of time – I’ve got a hunch that they aren’t thinking about what’s the healthiest for you.

Here’s a simple list of healthy fruits & vegetables that are grown in the United States:

- Summer (June, July & August): Apricots, Blackberries, Blueberries, Blackcurrants, Bananas, Cherries, Cantaloupes, Carrots, Strawberries, Redcurrants, Nectarines, Apples, Grapes, Peaches, Plums, Raspberries, Mangos, Watermelon, Baby Coconuts, Most melons, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Corn, Cucumbers, Garlic, Green Beans, Celery, Summer Squash, Cilantro, Fennel, Zucchini, Broccoli, Asparagus, Artichoke, Watercress, Radishes, Snow peas, Leeks, Peppers, and Swiss Chard.

- Fall (September, October & November): Lettuce, Tomatoes, Eggplants, Pumpkins, Spinach, Pomegranates, Winter Squash, Broccoli, Sweet Potatoes, Cranberries, Apples, Grapes, Mushrooms, Pears, Tangerines, Persimmon, and Oranges.

- Spring (March, April & May): Greens, Mint, Morels, Lettuce, Kiwi, Kumquats, Parsley, Nettles, Navel Oranges, Sweet Onions, Peas, Asparagus, Spring Onions, Rhubarb, Radishes, Pea Greens, Strawberries, Turnips, Fennel, Carrots, Cilantro, Fiddleheads, Arugula, Beets, Cardoons, Beans, Apricots, Artichokes, Bok Choy, and Celery.

- Winter (December, January & February): Chestnuts, Grapefruit, Oranges, Tangerines, Lemons, Kale, Leeks, Radishes, Rutabaga, Turnips, Citrus Fruit, Dates, Cranberries, Passion Fruit, Pears, Kiwi Fruit, Papayas, Persimmons, Collard Greens, Sweet Potatoes, Lettuce, Brussels Sprouts, Winter Squash, and Cauliflower. Avocado defies logic and seasonal patterns; generally, you can always find fresh Avocados.

Have you noticed the watermelon and melons in the store are so ripe and juicy right now? I was thinking about this after watching the movie Food Inc. – a documentary about the unhealthy aspects of America’s food industry - including&nbsp;animal cruelty&nbsp;and&nbsp;environmentally-harmful&nbsp;methods of crop growing. My friends had been suggesting watching Food Inc., and I’m so glad I got around to watching it because it ignited my passion for supporting local farmers and being more conscious of my buying habits. Now I eat produce that is in season from my local area as much as possible, and in doing so, I am reducing my carbon footprint. Needless to say, I highly recommend watching this movie.
 
The film proves why buying locally and supporting local farmers aids in attaining a healthier lifestyle and reducing one’s carbon footprint. Buying locally has so many benefits, including boosting your local economy as well as buying and eating foods that are ultimate of better value, freshness, and better taste.
 
Here are a few of those reasons to buy local:
 
1. Most fruit &amp; vegetables are picked before they are ripe. This leads to lower nutrient levels, including iron and other important nutrients.
2. Chemicals (insecticides, etc) are sprayed on the fruits and vegetables to ward off insects and American industrial agriculture dumps close to one billion pounds of pesticides on food crops annually. The US alone accounts for more than one-third of the $33.5 billion in global pesticide sales.
3. Support your local economy, not large corporate conglomerates that are made up of guys wearing business suits that make decisions about how to produce the most food in the least amount of time – I’ve got a hunch that they aren’t thinking about what’s the healthiest for you.
 
Here’s a simple list of healthy fruits &amp; vegetables that are grown in the United States:
 
- Summer (June, July &amp; August): Apricots, Blackberries, Blueberries, Blackcurrants, Bananas, Cherries, Cantaloupes, Carrots, Strawberries, Redcurrants, Nectarines, Apples, Grapes, Peaches, Plums, Raspberries, Mangos, Watermelon, Baby Coconuts, Most melons, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Corn, Cucumbers, Garlic, Green Beans, Celery, Summer Squash, Cilantro, Fennel, Zucchini, Broccoli, Asparagus, Artichoke, Watercress, Radishes, Snow peas, Leeks, Peppers, and Swiss Chard.
 
- Fall (September, October &amp; November): Lettuce, Tomatoes, Eggplants, Pumpkins, Spinach, Pomegranates, Winter Squash, Broccoli, Sweet Potatoes, Cranberries, Apples, Grapes, Mushrooms, Pears, Tangerines, Persimmon, and Oranges.
 
- Spring (March, April &amp; May): Greens, Mint, Morels, Lettuce, Kiwi, Kumquats, Parsley, Nettles, Navel Oranges, Sweet Onions, Peas, Asparagus, Spring Onions, Rhubarb, Radishes, Pea Greens, Strawberries, Turnips, Fennel, Carrots, Cilantro, Fiddleheads, Arugula, Beets, Cardoons, Beans, Apricots, Artichokes, Bok Choy, and Celery.
 
- Winter (December, January &amp; February): Chestnuts, Grapefruit, Oranges, Tangerines, Lemons, Kale, Leeks, Radishes, Rutabaga, Turnips, Citrus Fruit, Dates, Cranberries, Passion Fruit, Pears, Kiwi Fruit, Papayas, Persimmons, Collard Greens, Sweet Potatoes, Lettuce, Brussels Sprouts, Winter Squash, and Cauliflower. Avocado defies logic and seasonal patterns; generally, you can always find fresh Avocados.

In this post, you will explore some important information about popular local farm products. It will help you to become more conscious of your buying habits. 

Eat healthier, eat seasonally

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