Grow Your Own Superfoods
If all the grow your own thing is getting a bit overwhelming, or you don't have time or the resources to grow all the crops your family needs to survive, opt for the best options and just grow your own superfoods!
There are so many fruits and vegetables we can grow that are packed full of the good stuff...
Broccoli - has long since been recognised as a 'superfood' and it's one of those veggies you can eat on its own, although it's always nice with a cheese sauce of course. There are dwarf varieties available that you can grow in containers or pots on the balcony or patio. Don't try to grow huge heads of broccoli the first time you try it. Let the first head grow to a medium size then cut and eat. The plant should produce more small heads of broccoli and will keep you in florets for longer!
Spinach - again, since the days of Popeye, spinach has been recognised as a power packed veggie. Although the amount of iron the body can actually ingest from spinach is another issue. However, all green leafy vegetables have quantities of vitamins and minerals that are invaluable, especially during the winter months. Look around for varieties that you can grow in a small space. A small area of garden or a few pots on the kitchen windowsill are easier to maintain, and an enjoyable distraction from the washing up!
Watercress - if you can possibly find a way of growing watercress, you can almost guarantee a strong enough immune system to see you through changes in environment, weather and most other adverse conditions. If you have a water feature in your garden, maybe it could be adapted to growing watercress. (Quick note here; if you find watercress growing wild, the water could be contaminated with animal droppings or agricultural chemicals that may or may not affect the taste of the plant but will affect its properties and cause illness.
But hopefully you don't have sheep grazing near your water feature so it's worth a try doing it at home.
