HOMEGROWN health etting the facts on nutrition can be overwhelming. In an age of information overload, it’s become hard to separate fact from fiction, trend from truth. It’s no longer a case of making a quick dash to the grocery store, especially when you and countless others are pausing between aisles to read the fine print. One thing we can be sure of? There’s never been a better time to grow G Food gardening is foolproof these your own food. We know now, that chemical preservatives are applied to fruits and vegetables to sustain shelf life. We know that a lot of what you can purchase – while looking shiny and edible – may not be free from genetic modification, fertilisers, herbicides and pesticides. And we know these aren’t great for your health. Organic, homegrown fruit, vegetables and herbs are fresher, more nutritious and delicious than conventionally farmed fruit and veggies. It’s getting back to basics, paddock to plate. Or do one better: pot to plate. The benefits go on and on. Consider that growing, processing, packing and transporting what we eat is leaving behind a considerably large eco-footprint. The veggies plucked from your backyard travel a few metres, not hundreds or thousands of kilometres. The more we choose to grow ourselves, the more we can improve the health of Australia’s soils and waterways by lessening our demand for agricultural chemicals and practices that can affect our fragile environment. What’s more, you can help save water. Homegrown food uses significantly less water relative to the amount of food harvested. Essentially, growing your own food is about nutrition and a sustainable future. And the future and kids go hand in hand. days, and getting the kids in on the action can establish healthy habits for their future. pindaramagazine.com.au Pindara Magazine 65
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