App of the Week: Locavore

There is no better combination than getting good healthy food, supporting local farmers and merchants and losing weight in the same app. That is why Locavore is the app of the week. But what is a locavore? A locavore is a person who supports local food suppliers, economies and sustainable food production.

But before we go any further we need to address the need in the black community to eat healthier, lose weight and support local businesses. Black people eat more fast food than any other group. We also have the greatest problem with obesity and diabetes and die much younger than other Americans. Its a tragedy but not without a solution. Eat better, eat smarter!

Locavore eliminates the typical excuses for not eating locally grown produce; not knowing where to get it.  Locavore  quickly finds farms, community supported agriculture or CSAs, and stores local to your neighborhood where you can buy grass-fed meats, free range and drug free chickens, seasonal vegetables, and other staples. Good healthy food and nutrition is the first step to weight control.

You can use the Locavore app to find things like farmer’s markets for in-season fruits and vegetables, and other users of the app in your geographic area. Of course the app has a social media facet.

Locavore allows the user to post information about what they have found in their area for other Locavore users. So black people can share information about healthy foods and even sales. You can invite others to post a picture of their local food find. It also allows you to tag local sellers and food items in your post so that your friends and contacts can find out not only what is in season, but also what other items a vendor might have for sale.

Locavore is free and available for Apple and Android devices.