Even if you don’t like vegetables you should still read this article. Health is wealth. This is a well-known proverb that has been around from a very long time. And that’s mainly because it’s a 100% accurate! Health, in fact, is the most precious thing on Earth. But what’s the most important factor that determines the state of your health? Undoubtedly, it’s food!
Fruits and vegetables make up a great portion of our everyday food. If it doesn’t, it must. And mostly, the veggies we consume on a daily basis are inorganic. That is, they contain LOTS of chemicals that are straight-up harmful to our health. These chemicals come in through the use of various cheap, low-quality chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Yes, ew.
Increased awareness about the numerous health benefits of organic food has increased its demand. This has lead to supermarkets having a wide variety of organic foods. And some organic stores can be seen here and there. But the problem is that they’re quite expensive. So what should one do now?
The answer is, Grow your own vegetables! This can help you get this ‘wealth’ in a pretty cost-efficient, convenient, health benefitting manner. Here are a few of its benefits listed below:
1- Organic Vegetables
The chemicals in inorganic food have proven to significantly damage kidneys, lungs, and other vital organs in our body.
So home-grown being organic is the most beneficial aspect. Scientists have agreed that growing your own fruits and veggies is the rawest “farm-to-table” manner.
Produce grown at your own home is free from pesticides and other cheap chemical growth-accelerators. They also have an increased amount of antioxidants in them.
This ‘cleanliness’ instantly gives our health a boost that you’ll notice both physically and mentally.
2- Cost-Efficient
The organic food found in markets is not feasible for most. This can be a problem, right? Well, not if you’re growing them at home.
You’ll be pleasantly surprised by knowing how less it costs and how many benefits this gardening would give you. Vegetables like tomatoes, garlic, broccoli, capsicum are much cheaper to grow than others.
3- Best Mood-boosting Hobby
Gardening has proven to be the best hobby due to a few reasons. It benefits both our physical and mental aspects of health. Physically, when we’re digging, sowing, reaping. And mentally, as gardening promotes the release of the hormone serotonin, which is also known as the happy hormone!
It also helps develop focus and a sense of calm.
4- Exposure To Vitamin D
Vitamin D can be obtained just by bathing in the sunlight! And when you garden, you get more exposure to sunlight than you would otherwise. This vitamin D is responsible for developing stronger immunity in human beings. It also makes the bones stronger and nervous system better.
5- Bond With Nature
When a person gardens, they develop feelings of love and care towards their plants. They start paying attention to not only their plants but to nature in general. To its beauty, it’s detailed and hence, develop a deeper connection with it. This brings a very positive change in a person personality, making him calmer and more humble. So gardening will most probably also make your life much more enjoyable and relaxed!
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