Some say eating healthy is expensive, but did you know that employers pay nearly $13,000 per employee per year on health benefits? Did you also know that they continue to rise every year for both the individuals and the companies? It’s a fact that 50% of healthcare costs are attributed to food choice illnesses. Most people are not eating enough fruits and vegetables. Unfortunately, we are living in an increasingly toxic world which leaves our produce nutrient deprived compared to decades ago. Now eating healthy doesn’t seem so expensive anymore, does it? We have to do something to break this cycle!
What if you could enjoy time with your family and kids, save money, and eat healty? When people grow their own food they eat more fruits and vegetables. This summer, think about planning and growing your own garden. This can be a fun family project to design, build, plant, and watch your food grow. Your kids will have fun and love picking their own food. Don’t have enough space? You can use pots or partner with a neighbor that has more space to grow a garden for both families. This is a great way for communities to come together too. Growing your own food is a phenomenal way to empower your kids to change on their own and eat more fruits and vegetables.
People who grow their own food are more likely to eat better, feel better, have higher cognitive functions, and be more productive. Imagine you and your kids being happier, more alert, performing better in school and work, being sick less, and most importantly having fun together all while creating a healthy lifestyle.
Best Health,
Health Corner
Lisa Dickson and Josh Boettner