Healthy Gardening Means Healthy Eating

We all know that planting a garden means one more step to better eating habits. Thanks to it, we'll get organic veggies and fruits , free of pesticides and salmonella risks. It also means we'll be picking up more vitamins and minerals as well as teaching ourselves and our kids the importance of an organic plant based diet.

You can't go wrong with any fruit or vegetable selection. After all they're all good for you. If you decide to grown melons along with apples and plums, you'll be weaning yourself and the family away from harmful sweets such as cakes and candies. Try to get your kids addicted to these freshly picked treats. They'll reach for a slice of watermelon more readily than for an ice cream soda or a cookie. A neat summer dessert is peaches or plums grilled on an outdoor barbecue and sprinkled with some freshly grated ginger or mint Also get the offspring involved in harvesting. This gets them out of the house and exercising. Veggies are even more fun and there are so many choices when it comes to planting and eating. Steer yourself towards tomatoes and broccoli. These have the most health benefits for you. Other good choices are beets and cauliflowers as well as Lima beans and summer corn. Peppers are a versatile vegetable as well. They can be used in salads or kabobs . Fresh picked veggies are also good in home made soups. Your recipes for potages and chowders are free of the sodium overdose that happens when you eat regular store bought soups.

Growing an herb garden is also good. Cultivate such standards as oregano and rosemary. This way you can use them instead of salt. They will make for much healthier eating and also leave a fresher flavor to marinades, salads and sauces. Also try growing garlic and chives along with scallions.These not only improve the flavor of dishes but also have several health benefits as well.

Healthy gardening leads to healthy eating. This means lowering weight as well as eliminating carbs, salt and processed sugars from your and your family's diets. By investing time and effort into your garden, you'll be ensuring a better lifestyle for your family.