As more people are, with now a third of the US in the obesity column, my friend Doug is migrating toward a healthier nutrition palette.

There is no end to what one can easily and quickly do with soy based interesting sausages, any kind of beans and greens, none of which are steep culinary risks. When you add any savory Indian flavored spices, food becomes far more interesting and healthful than the staples of red meat and processed starches. And the eco-bonus is that what tends to be good for our spirit bodies is also good for the health of the planet.

And the answer to healthy eating questions begin with different cooking, and for many, cooking in the first place.

So, how can you make new friends at your local farmer’s markets?