Lose Weight With Your Garden

You can lose weight just by having a small garden and it really doesn't require much these days. I remember when I was a child my mom would take us out to see our grandparents. This was always a treat, but especially in the Spring, Summer, and Fall. You see, my grandfather had one of the biggest gardens around. It was so much fun to go out and help him pick vegetables, berries, and fruit. While we picked, we also snacked on the bountiful harvest. There is nothing like the taste of a freshly picked tomato right off the vine, not to mention how good it is for you! Now that I'm grown I live in the city and have a small yard, but still have a nice little garden.

Some of the easiest things to grow are also some of the best for you.

Tomatos: If you buy an established plant it will fruit in about 30 days after blooms fall off. Tomatoes are an excellent source of vitamin C and vitamin A along with a host of other vitamins. It is also full of the antioxidant, lycopene which is related to beta-carotene. Lycopene is known for its ability to protect against certain cancers.
Radish: From seed these usually are ready in about 5 to 6 weeks. Radishes are a good source of vitamin C, folate, and potassium. They also supply fiber and are very low in calories.
Carrots: Usually take anywhere from 60 to 75 days. Carrots are low in calories and an excellent source of vitamin A, they also contain potassium, calcium, magnesium, and are very high in beta-carotene.
Spinach: Ready in about 40 to 50 days. This wonderful vegetable is full of vitamin A, vitamin K, and is a good source of calcium, iron, magnesium and potassium. It adds fiber to your diet and is very low in calories
Strawberries: Once the plant flowers, it will take about 6 weeks to see ripened fruit. If you want a better batch, pinch off the first flowers to get stronger roots. It will take longer to fruit but will be worth the wait. Good source of Folate and Potassium and offers an excellent source of vitamin C. They offer dietary fiber and the phenols in strawberries help repair cells.

There are many more vegetables, berries, and herbs that you can grow in your own small garden that are very nutritious and low in calories. Eating things you grew in the garden are a great way to lose weight, provide yourself with an abundance of nutrients, and gets you involved in a great activity as well.

When starting your garden remember to check for what time of year to plant different varieties of veggies and berries. Have a rich soil ready, and containers or a small plot. Follow the instructions that come with the seeds and/or plants. Most should be planted after all danger of frost is gone. With a little effort you will be enjoying luscious salads and snacks from your own garden soon. What better way to lose weight than eating things you grew yourself!

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