If you dismiss gardening because you’ve got a brown thumb, you might want to reconsider. Gardening packs a 1-2-3 punch for a healthy diet and lifestyle. Take a look:
- Stress reliever. Studies abound on the restorative benefits of connecting with nature. Some experts now believe that soaking up the sights, smells and sounds of nature can lower blood pressure, boost immune function and reduce stress.
- Bone builder. A recent study at the University of Arkanasas found that women who gardened at least once a week achieved higher bone density scores that women who swam, walked, jogged and did aerobics. Strength-training activities like digging, weeding and watering provide a “yard workout” that builds strong bones thanks to the resistance involved in pulling, carrying and shoveling.
- Straight-from-the-vine snack provider. When you plant fruits and vegetables in your garden, you reap the nutritional benefits of homegrown snacks.
Hans Ramsey…
I cook my oatmeal with milk already (first in water, then milk). Aside from peanut butter, as Heather mentioned, I also like a couple tbsp grated coconut, or a banana and cinnamon, or raisins, apricots, or any kind of nut in any combo. Prunes are good …
Thank you for sharing!
Weight Loss Hypnosis…
I couldn’t understand some parts of this article, but it sounds interesting…