Take a trip to the farmers market New Mexico has many great farmers markets — a great way to get out and try some local foods. You can find seasonal fruits and vegetables when they are freshest. Also, it is a great way to connect with people. Here are some tips to make the trip more enjoyable: 1. Make a list. List some fruits, vegetables, and other foods that you want to try. There can be many market vendors. Try some samples and see which items you like best. 2. Talk with the vendors. Talk with them about their products. They have great tips on how to store and prepare the food. They can also give you information about their products, like where and how it’s grown. 3. Don’t buy too much. It can be easy to overspend on items. They are delicious and fresh. But be careful not to overspend on too much produce. It can be difficult to use all of it before it goes bad. Fresh produce is a great way to add new foods to your diet. If you are feeling adventurous, grab some of the ingredients listed for the recipe at a farmers market and try a great salad. Beet salad with peaches and walnuts Yourstory Your Story is published as a community service for the friends and patrons of: Presbyterian Health Plan and Presbyterian Insurance Company, Inc. Managing editor: fluentqc@phs.org A publication of Presbyterian Medicare Advantage Plans. Information in Your Story comes from a wide range of medical experts. Models may be used in photos and illustrations. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your healthcare provider. 2023 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Y0055_MPC032306_ NSR_C_03212023 Like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/PresHealth Makes 6 servings. Ingredients 2 medium cooked red beets, sliced 1⁄ 4-inch 2 medium tomatoes, sliced 1⁄ 4-inch Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 small shallot, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons minced mint leaves (reserve a few sprigs for garnish) 1 teaspoon minced thyme (reserve a few sprigs for garnish) 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon honey 2 cups sliced peaches, without skin (fresh or frozen) ⅓ cup toasted chopped walnuts 1⁄ 4 cup crumbled goat cheese (or feta) Directions • On platter, arrange beets and tomato slices. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. • In large mixing bowl, combine shallot, mint, thyme, oil, lemon juice, and honey. Stir well to combine. Add peach wedges and gently toss to coat. • Arrange peach mixture over beets and tomatoes. Top salad with walnuts and cheese, garnish with mint and thyme sprigs, and serve. Nutrition information Amount per serving: 170 calories, 11g total fat (2g saturated fat, 0g trans fat), 5mg cholesterol, 15g carbohydrates, 4g protein, 3g dietary fiber, 60mg sodium. Source: American Institute for Cancer Research Presbyterian Senior Care (HMO/HMO-POS), Presbyterian MediCare PPO, and Presbyterian UltraFlex (HMO-POS) are Medicare Advantage Plans with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in Presbyterian Senior Care (HMO/HMO-POS), Presbyterian MediCare PPO, and Presbyterian UltraFlex (HMO-POS) depends on contract renewal. Presbyterian Dual Plus is an HMO Special Needs Plan (SNP) with a Medicare contract and a contract with the State of New Mexico Human Services Department Medicaid program. Enrollment in Presbyterian Dual Plus (HMO D-SNP) depends on contract renewal. Based on a Model of Care review, Presbyterian Dual Plus (HMO D-SNP) has been approved by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) to operate a Special Needs Plan (SNP) through 2025. Presbyterian complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. ATENCIÓN: si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al (505) 923-5420, 1-855-592-7737 (TTY: 711). Providers featured in articles are representative of our network of practitioners and providers. For an entire list of network practitioners and providers, please contact customer service Monday through Friday (April 1 through September 30) from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Presbyterian Senior Care (HMO/HMO-POS), Presbyterian MediCare PPO, and Presbyterian UltraFlex (HMO-POS) plan Phone: (505) 923-6060 1-800-797-5343 TTY: 711 Presbyterian Dual Plus (HMO D-SNP) Phone: (505) 923-7675 1-855-465-7737 TTY: 711
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