Five Sustainable Ways to Celebrate National Nutrition Month in Gwinnett

March not only ushers in Daylight Saving Time on the 8th and Spring on the 20th, but it also brings the return of National Nutrition Month. Your friends at Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful have drawn inspiration from this season of change to motivate you to make a few healthy changes of your own! With whole foods as the foundation for any healthy diet, it’s the perfect time to… 

Establish Your Own Fruit or Vegetable Garden

Whether you have a balcony large enough for a few containers, a backyard where you can start your own garden, or you’re lucky enough to score a plot in a local community garden, now is the ideal time to plan for your first (or next) harvest. Our friends at the UGA Cooperative Extension – Gwinnett are a wonderful source of all kinds of advice, the best crops to plant in our region, and – occasionally – even some of the plants themselves! On Thursday, March 12, they will play host to a Plant Sale Fundraiser with several fruit plants to choose from at Gwinnett County Fairgrounds between 9 a.m. and 5:45 p.m. Each sale benefits its 4-H and Master Gardener programs. As a sneak peek at their awesomeness, check out their vegetable planting chart!

Take a Tour of Gwinnett’s Farmers Markets

Because not everyone is blessed with a green thumb or the acreage to support their salad habit, take comfort in the fact that Gwinnett County is home to many excellent farmers’ markets. Not only are they a great source for fresh produce, but they’re also a wonderful way YOU can support your local farmers. Food Well Alliance offers a list of several of Gwinnett County’s Farmers’ Markets, but be sure to check out the Duluth Farmers & Artisans Market, the Braselton Farmers Market, and the Peachtree Corners Farmers Market, as well!

Source Beef from Georgia Farmers

According to the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, the following farms sell pasture-raised beef direct to the consumer in Region 5 (Gwinnett and neighboring counties):

Offers: retail cuts, boxed beef options, 1/2 and whole custom beef 

Offers: Purebred Wagyu & Prime Registered Angus beef in 1/8 cow, 1/4 cow, 1/2 cow and whole cow portions

Offers: farm-to-table beef, pork, lamb, goat, and chicken, all raised locally. All meats are USDA processed, grass-fed, and grass-finished.

Offers: Naturally raised, steroid- and antibiotic-free beef, vacuum-sealed in retail cuts: 1/4, 1/2, or whole.

Offers: retail cuts, 1/4, 1/2, whole beef available 100% all natural beef

Offers: Pasture-raised, grain-finished, antibiotic-free beef offered in retail cuts, halves, and wholes

Stay Hydrated with the (Former and Future) Best Tasting Water in Georgia

In 2022, Gwinnett County was awarded the title of “Best Tasting Water in Georgia” through a blind taste test by the Georgia Association of Water Professionals. While the nearby City of Winder was the most recent municipality to win the title in 2025, our Department of Water Resources is working tirelessly to reclaim the title. Here in Gwinnett, we get our drinking water from Lake Lanier. From there, it’s treated at two water production plants, the Shoal Creek Filter Plant and the Lanier Filter Plant. These two plants use advanced technology to provide more than 70 million gallons of drinking water to Gwinnett’s nearly one million residents. The water is continuously tested for quality and taste. To find out more about Gwinnett’s drinking water, visit GwinnettWaterWords.com.

Be Intentional About Your Grocery Shopping

Last but not least, you should be intentional every time you visit the grocery store. Craft your list for meal prep – with portion control in mind to safeguard your health while also limiting food waste. Steer clear of ultra-processed foods and focus on whole foods, which are minimally processed and remain close to their natural state, providing maximum nutritional value. Some examples of whole foods are:

  • fresh fruits and vegetables
  • minimally processed meats, fish, and seafood
  • whole grains
  • nuts and seeds
  • legumes, such as beans and lentils

In addition to packing your shopping list, bring your reusable shopping bags to minimize your environmental impact.

Cheers to a Happy Spring and a Healthy Household from the people committed to doing “BEAUTIFUL THINGS” at Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful!

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