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The farm-to-table movement encourages people to prioritize restaurants and markets that source their goods locally. Far from a fleeting trend, farm-to-table dining has many tangible benefits. Find out how you’re helping yourself, your community, and the planet when you engage in this socially conscious practice.

3 Advantages of Farm-to-Table Eating

1. Benefit From Healthier Foods

When fruits and vegetables have to be transported across long distances, they’re often picked before they’re fully ripe. This ensures that they aren’t spoiled by the time they reach their final destination. Unfortunately, premature picking means these goods don’t reach their maximum nutritional value. Produce that has been allowed to ripen offers more vitamins and minerals than those that mature in a shipping container. When you opt for farm-to-table foods that were grown locally, you can be sure they weren’t picked prematurely to make up for a long journey.

2. Support the Local Industry

restaurantFarm-to-table restaurants in your area will source their food, including chicken, eggs, vegetables, and fruits, from nearby growers. These eateries invest in the local community by doing business with farmers. By supporting these restaurants, you’re also doing your part to help your area’s agriculturalists.

3. Decrease Your Carbon Footprint

Everyone has a carbon footprint, which refers to the total greenhouse gas emissions they introduce into the planet’s atmosphere, whether directly or indirectly. Extra gas is needed to fuel trucks, trains, and boats that transport fruits and vegetables across long distances. By opting for local options, you mitigate your footprint and reduce the amount of fossil fuels that are harvested for gasoline.

 

Support the farm-to-table movement on Oahu with a visit to bills Hawaii in Waikiki. This restaurant provides Australian-themed dishes with a Hawaiian touch and prioritizes the use of locally sourced ingredients. From fluffy scrambled eggs for brunch to delicious avocado toast for lunch, the all-day menu has something to suit everyone. View their dinner entrees online, or call (808) 922-1500 to make a reservation.

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