 My name is Brooke Brown and I'm a registered dietitian and diabetes educator at Mid-Michigan Health. As a dietitian, it's my job to educate people on healthy eating and nutrition. For a moderately active person who needs to consume 1,800 to 2,000 calories a day, you should eat two cups of fruits, two and a half cups of vegetables, six servings of grains, three servings of low-fat dairy, six ounces of protein, and five to six servings of oils and fats, such as olive oil or almonds. Easy ways of making sure you're eating enough fruits and vegetables during the day might be packing two fruits for the workday, one for lunch and one for an afternoon snack, also choosing whole fruits rather than juices, which tend to be packed with added sugars, and doubling up on the amount of vegetables you have for dinner. The farmers market has an excellent variety of vegetables that can easily be thrown into your lunch bag, such as carrots, sugar snap peas, grape tomatoes, and cucumbers. One other important thing to remember is to choose low-fat dairy and protein sources, such as skinless chicken, beef, fish, and low-fat milk and cheese. Fortunately, during this time of the year, we have access to a wide variety of farmers markets throughout the area that can help make shopping for fresh food easier and even fun. In addition to fruits and vegetables, the farmers market also has fish, organic meats, and whole grains. When you visit the farmers market, you'll be able to purchase locally grown produce and meats to use when preparing nutritious, heart-healthy recipes for you or your family. Plus, it's a great way to support your local farmers and the community. Stay tuned for some upcoming videos featuring recipes using the healthy ingredients that we selected during our visit to the Midland Farmers Market.