If you are at least a teeny bit interested in organic food, you will probably be already aware of the vast array of benefits that eating organic offers. But with so much information and opinions available, it could get overwhelming.
At least, it seems everybody now agrees that sedentary lifestyle, which many people in Western countries lead, coupled with poor diets seriously threaten our health: major health risks like allergies, diabetes, heart diseases, obesity, high blood pressure and even behaviour disorders in children are on the rise.
When our diet is concerned, there is probably no vegetable that hasn't been subjected to a variety of chemical and unnatural treatment including harmful pesticides and insecticides, in order to increase yield, reduce growth time and improve looks.
Research indicates that some of our most popular vegetables are most prone to storing all the nasty chemicals: the list topped by our favourites celery, cucumber, strawberries, sweet bell peppers and even potatoes, are the most likely to contain pesticides that the plants were treated with before harvest. Scary!
The good news is that all these tasty veggies can easily be grown free of chemicals in the our climates - the organic way. The clever (and healthy!) solution for lush organic fruits and vegetables is using vegetable fertilizers rather than chemicals. Organic gardening also holds the secret to natural pest control that is garden fauna friendly, keeping your patch full of natural life. But most importantly, it has been shown that organically grown food is significantly higher in the essential vitamins, antioxidants and micro-nutrients that our bodies use in their defense against many allergies and more serious illnesses. Not only do you get your yummy five-a-day free of nasty chemicals when you garden organically, but it's a form of relaxation, natural mood therapy and exercise - the essentials of healthy lifestyle.
So what a great way to care for your family's wellbeing, a lifetime commitment to organic gardening and the bonus of enjoying the wonderful goodness of nature. What excitement to witness nutritious and delicious food right in your very own back yard. You don't have to be an expert to get going - you just need to make a start.
There has probably never been a better time to start saving both health and money with growing your own organic produce. Oh, and you might help save the planet on the way, too!
Article Source: EzineArticles.com
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