A nice array of local produce including blackberries, blueberries, broccoli,mushrooms, and radishes. Ocean Grove display. Blogfinger photo © 7/15/17  Click  book cover to enlarge the text.

By Eileen and Paul Goldfinger at  @Blogfinger.net.

Most major prevention trials have concluded that fresh fruits and vegetables will help the process due to their nutritional content of  fiber and micronutrients including vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.  This dietary approach is one of the major reasons why the Mediterranean Diet has been found to be so beneficial.

There is a reason why New Jersey is called the Garden State.  Local farms are turning out a great crop for 2017 including big, beautiful beefsteak tomatoes and a record breaking peach crop.

This is the first generation in America where we can look forward to fresh produce all year round, instead of only in season, thanks to advances in packaging and shipping.  And that includes fresh seafood.

So take advantage of using these healthful Garden State ingredients over the next couple of months.  (Hint: Point Pleasant scallops–Here is a link to Eileen’s Pt. Pleasant scallops with tomato and scallion sauce)

Pt. Pleasant scallop recipe by Eileen

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