FOR THE HEALTH OF IT

learn ways to eat better and live healthier lives

For the Health of It is a resource to help you learn ways to eat better and live healthier lives. Through this resource, you will learn how to take advantage of our local Downtown South Boston Farmers Market and all it has to offer. Everyone benefits from practicing healthy habits at any age and For the Health of It is a great place to start. HealthyEatingResource.org found that the single most effective way to start eating healthy food and living a healthier lifestyle is repeated exposure. We may need to try something 10-15 times before knowing if we like it or not! That’s why we’re providing tips and information on healthy living and healthy nutrition that starts early in life and lasts a lifetime. So, dive in and learn more now!

Fall Vegetables Amp Up Your Health

Fall is in the air and that means fall produce is coming in now! Healthy fall vegetables include a variety of vegetables that are often overlooked in our diets. But you will find that most of them carry a big punch of fiber, Vitamins C &…

Keep It Sweet

Most people know that too much added sugar in your diet can contribute to weight gain, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. Added sugars are often added to foods and drinks when they are processed or prepared. These unhealthy additions…

Staying Healthy This Winter

The Downtown South Boston Farmers Market is proud to partner with Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital once again this year to provide a free drive-thru flu shot clinic. Flu shots will be available on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 8am-noon at…

SNAP! Did You Know That?

EBT/SNAP benefits can be used at local grocery stores – but did you know they can be used at the Downtown South Boston Farmers Market - AND you get double the amount of food for your money? That’s right!