{"id":77174,"date":"2016-04-05T14:42:47","date_gmt":"2016-04-05T21:42:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/?p=77174"},"modified":"2016-04-05T14:42:47","modified_gmt":"2016-04-05T21:42:47","slug":"health-benefits-of-gardening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/health-benefits-of-gardening\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Surprising Health Benefits of Gardening"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Newsflash &#8212; gardening isn\u2019t just for your\u00a0grandma! If you\u2019re all about eating well and\u00a0living a healthy lifestyle, then gardening is\u00a0your new favorite pastime. All those fruits,\u00a0vegetables, and herbs will look as gorgeous in\u00a0your garden as they will on your dinner plate.\u00a0Plus, there are a ton of benefits to spending\u00a0time with Mother Nature that will have you\u00a0breaking out the hand rake and shovel in no\u00a0time!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Relieves Stress<\/strong><br \/>\nIf there\u2019s one thing we have too much\u00a0of in life, it\u2019s stress. So spend some time\u00a0outdoors in the fresh air with the sun on\u00a0your face and you\u2019ll see why gardening\u00a0has been proven to reduce stress. It\u2019s\u00a0super therapeutic, plus it\u2019s a singular task\u00a0you can focus on while enjoying nature\u00a0(squirrel!). If your green thumb is out of practice, start off with the <a href=\"http:\/\/makerskit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">MakersKit Herb Garden<\/a>. It&#8217;s a super simple DIY that anyone can do!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Healthier Eating<\/strong><br \/>\nSeriously, what\u2019s healthier than\u00a0munching on fruits and veggies from\u00a0your own backyard?! And better yet,\u00a0growing your own garden will help\u00a0inspire you to make healthier choices.\u00a0Whether it\u2019s Japanese eggplants or\u00a0heirloom tomatoes, you\u2019d be surprised\u00a0by how willing you are to try new dishes\u00a0when you exercise that green thumb. And\u00a0eating better means you\u2019ll feel happier,\u00a0more energetic, and ready to tackle\u00a0whatever the day has to bring!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Brain Health<\/strong><br \/>\nBelieve it or not, studies have shown\u00a0that gardening can reduce the risk of\u00a0developing dementia. The idea is that\u00a0combining physical and mental activity\u00a0helps foster a positive mind, which helps\u00a0prevent Alzheimer\u2019s.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Boosts Your Self-esteem<\/strong><br \/>\nWe get it, you tried to give your goldfish\u00a0Patty a bubble bath when you were nine years\u00a0old, so how on earth are you\u00a0going to be able to grow a tomato? Lucky\u00a0for you, the whole \u201cgardening is too\u00a0hard\u201d thing is a total myth. There are\u00a0tons of apps and sites that help make it\u00a0super approachable, plus there\u2019s nothing\u00a0better than literally tasting the fruits of\u00a0your labor! Growing your own plants,\u00a0watching the progress, then savoring that\u00a0homegrown tomato will make you feel\u00a0like Martha Stewart.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Exercise<\/strong><br \/>\nGardening is hard work, girl! OK, so you\u00a0won\u2019t get rock hard abs from planting\u00a0cucumber seeds (a girl can dream,\u00a0right?), but gardening is still a great low impact\u00a0workout. With all that digging\u00a0and cutting, you\u2019d be surprised at how\u00a0much movement is involved!<\/p>\n<p>xx, The FabFitFun Team<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">P.S. Psst! Have you signed up for the #FabFitFun box yet? Don\u2019t miss out on $200+ in amazing beauty, fitness, fashion, and lifestyle products every season. <a href=\"http:\/\/fabfitfun.com\" target=\"_blank\">Join today<\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">To get the most out of your box products, <a href=\"http:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/insider\" target=\"_blank\">make sure to check out the VIP Insider page<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":"Newsflash -- gardening isn\u2019t just for your\u00a0grandma! 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