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GROWING FOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH
Posted On: June 17th, 2016 1:43AM
Growing your own food has a clear economic benefit in the form of lower grocery bills. But there is also the very real benefit of having fresh and tasty food. Experts point to a number of health benefits that flow from backyard farming.
The first benefit is dietary. Urban residents who work their own gardens tend to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables than they would otherwise. That freshly-picked produce is likely healthier than the store bought kind—commercial produce must be picked before it has a chance to ripen and fully develop nutrients.
Farming and gardening also involve a lot of physical exercise. Many gardeners say they do not consider their work exercise, but even moder- ate gardening-related activity is associated with increased muscle strength and endurance. One study showed that gardeners are active for more time than people whose exercise comes in other forms. The study reported that gardeners were active for an average of 225 minutes per week, while bicyclists pegged their activity at an aver- age of 170 minutes per week.
