Dr.  Jennifer Castle, ND, Naturopathic Doctor

1.  It is an inexpensive way to increase your vegetable consumption

Growing your own garden means planting and inevitably eating lots of veggies! Various studies have shown an intake of 5-10 servings of fruits and vegetables a day is recommended and this is easier to achieve with these beauties right in your backyard. According to studies, picking them right before eating also ensures a higher nutritive level. Studies have shown that vitamin and mineral levels decrease dramatically the longer fresh produce sits in a truck and then in your fridge. Plus fresh vegetables are much more delicious. Planting vegetables from seed is also very economical and will cut down on your grocery bills!

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