Stay Well This Summer!
Shop local, be active, and eat nutritiously!
By Manhattan Nutrition Clinic 6/16/2025
Shop Local–Farmer’s Market
The Manhattan Farmer’s Market is open every Saturday from 8 am to 1 pm. It is located in the Dillard’s parking lot, near 3rd and Leavenworth. In the winter, the market moves to 9 am, and cancellations occur based on weather.
Manhattan’s farmers’ market accepts SNAP benefits! Individuals who participate in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) can double their benefits (up to $25) to purchase additional fruits and vegetables from the market. Participants can visit the market’s information booth to learn more and pick up their extra tokens.
The farmer’s market also participates in the Kansas Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (KSFNMP). Participants of KSFNMP can show their coupons at the market information tent and will receive a matching number of tokens to be used to buy fresh produce.
The market is a great place to spend time walking around, looking at all the different booths! For more resources, visit
https://manhattanfarmersmarket.org/summer-market.
Be Active–Outdoor time
Spending time outdoors is so important for our bodies and our mental health. Spending time in nature has been shown to lower cortisol levels, reducing stress. Sunlight provides vitamin D, which is essential for our immune system! Visit our local trails and parks to be active outdoors this summer.
Walking trails
Manhattan offers lots of walking trails, some are even great for biking.
- Linear park
- Warner park
- Konza Prairie Nature Trail
- Frank Anneberg Park
- Top of the World
Family friendly
If the walking trails are too long or too steep, consider:
- City, CICO, and Northview pools
- Flint Hills Discovery Center
- Splash pad
- A&H farms
- K-State Gardens & insect zoo
Eat Nutritiously–Summer Meals
While summer is often a time of travel, eating out, and relaxing, it’s still important to nourish your body! It needs protection against the intense temperature and sun exposure, and it needs nutritious foods to function well. A few ways to make sure you’re getting adequate nutrients this summer are:
- Eat your vegetables. Grilling is a great way to make a home-cooked meal without heating the house. Add grilled vegetables to the menu along with a lean protein main like chicken breasts, fish, or lean steak for a balanced meal.
- Stick to the routine. Our bodies need fuel at regular intervals, and it can be difficult to meet our nutrient needs if we are eating only once or twice a day. Plan regular meals and snacks in your summer schedule.
- Drink water. In high temperatures, it is important to stay hydrated. You can do this by drinking water and eating refreshing foods. We can get up to 20% of our daily water intake by eating water-packed foods like cucumber and watermelon.
- Balance your choices. Everything in moderation. Eating out or having an ice cream treat can fit into a nutritious diet, but they can add up to be too much if part of the daily routine.
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