"Natural Vitamins to Grow for a Nutritious Diet"
By now, most of us have heard of the five-a-day rule, and it really is important to make sure we eat five portions of fruit and/or vegetables every day to keep the system going strong.   Vegetables and fruit contain the most natural vitamins and minerals we can find on the planet and often in our own back yard. Our bodies are natural organic life forms, and although we all tend to abuse them on a regular basis, we are always in a position to be able to put that right and begin to create a healthy and natural body in which to live.With a small patch of land, fruit and vegetables can be grown at home - or on an allotment - and eaten fresh, and chemical free every day. It really is possible to eat something from your garden every day of the year with a little careful planning, even if it is just a few herbs - which are also high in nutrients, and earn you lots of brownie points in the kitchen! Many herbs and smaller plants can be grown indoors, in a conservatory, a windowbox, or simply on a windowsill. Grow a pot of basil next to the door and you will repel flies all summer and still have a great tasting herb to enhance your tomatoes every day! When planning your garden, include herbs and edible flowers. They will encourage the good bugs to your veggie patch and help to pollinate your plants. It's a good idea to have as much variation as possible, not only to satisfy the taste buds but also because some plants will be higher in certain minerals than others. There are nine natural vitamins we can easily produce ourselves, and are essential to a healthy balanced diet. They are: A, B1, B2, B6, C, E, B3 (Niacin), B5 (Pantothenic acid) and Folate. Others include B12 and D. B12 is found in meat and dairy products and D mostly from the sunshine. Getting out in the garden every day will ensure a generous dose of Vitamin D, and B12 is found in meat products, eggs and other dairy produce. Unless you are seriously considering a self-sufficient lifestyle or running a small holding or farm, then B12 will have to brought in from other sources. Find out more about natural vitamins over at this page.. Grow Your Own Pharmacy!What you grow in your garden will depend heavily on your climate, your space and the amount of time you have available. The 'time' part can always be adapted. Time management is essential for our general well-being and any time spent outdoors must be good for you. To get a general idea of what you can grow in terms of producing the natural vitamins you need to keep you and your family healthy, I have listed below a few fruit and vegetables under vitamin headings that you may want to have a go at growing. A: apricots,broccoli,cabbage,carrots,french beans,pumpkins,watercress, B1: artichokes,cauliflower,leeks,mushrooms,spinach,sweet corn, B2: artichokes,asparagus,garlic,okra,onions,turnip greens, B6: aubergine,bananas,courgettes,nuts,raspberries,tomatoes, C: apples,blackberries,citrus fruits,parsley,peppers,swedes, E: blueberries,most green leafy vegetables,soy beans,sunflower seeds, B3 (Niacin): artichokes,leafy green vegetables,parsley,peas,sweet corn, B5 (Pantothenic acid): avocado,broad beans,chicory,lentils,sweet potatoes, Folate: brussels sprouts,celeriac,cos lettuce,legumes,parsnips,spinach, This list is in no way complete, but gives you an idea of where to start. You can find more about growing your own natural vitamins and lots of recipe ideas in the Grow Your Own Pharmacy book below...and don't forget there are lots of pages here at Flower and Garden Tips you can browse :-) Good Health! Grow Your Own Winter Food: A good diet incorporating plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables is a must if you want to stay fit and healthy and keep the bugs at bay during the cold winter months. Growing your own winter food is just one way of ensuring you get the freshest, tastiest produce packed with goodness straight from the garden to the kitchen table. This easy-to-follow self-sufficiency book shows you how to grow your own fruit and vegetables for winter use and includes facts on each fruit, vegetable or herb as well as nutritional value, recipe ideas and storage suggestions.  Grow Your Own Winter Food is perfect for those with limited gardening experience, with gardens big or small who are looking to become more self-sufficient. Order it now direct from the publisher... Grow Your Own Winter Food Grow Your Own Groceries: Producing your own food is not only rewarding but - in times of economic and environmental changes - increasingly a must! Nature provides everything the human body requires to thrive, and cultivating some of those natural products in your own back garden will not only produce the best food on the planet for you and your loved ones, it is also economical, environmentally friendly and more fun than shopping.  Gardening is more than a hobby; it's a way of life. Even without a garden, many plants can be grown in containers, on a balcony, and indoors. Order it now direct from the publisher... Grow Your Own Groceries Herb Gardening: Herbs are becoming recognised more and more as superfoods, as if we didn't know that really! 'Herb Gardening' has been beautifully put together by the publisher (Crowood Press) into a well presented book with full colour photos.  Along with growing instructions for forty different herbs, there are lots of great ideas, including culinary delights and medicinal alternatives. You'll also find gardening advice as well as some ideas on planning a herb garden. Order it now direct from the publisher... Herb Gardening Grow Your Own Pharmacy: If, like me, you want to be able to eat the best food on the planet, grow your own!  • Clear instructions on planning, planting, growing and harvesting the fruits, vegetables and herbs required for a healthy natural vitamins. • Recipes and menus to help incorporate the fruit and vegetables into your daily diet. Granny's Book Of Good Old Fashioned Common Sense is packed full of great ideas and tips. Granny brings traditional home-making up to date with cooking, gardening, needlecrafts and even games to play with the kids...Click on the link below to order your copy.  Cooking doesn’t have to be a chore and preparing nourishing home cooked meals for the family will certainly keep them away from the goodie shelf. Gardening encourages physical exercise and a good healthy dollop of fresh air. And you can get the kids involved too. Before the days of computer games and electronic pets, children used to have fun without rummaging about in the fridge every five minutes. Enjoy a few rainy-day games and crafts of yesteryear with today’s kids. They’ll love it and so will you! Back To Home And Garden Back to Flower and Garden Tips Homepage Click here to subscribe to "Creative Gardening" - your FREE monthly ezine! http://www.flower-and-garden-tips.com/naturalvitamins.html |
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