Food Prices Are Rising – You Can Do Something About It!

April 18, 2011 - PRLog -- Fruits and vegetables should make up the greater portion of your diet. They are low in calories, appealing to many people experiencing excess weight problems; and they are high in vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and fiber, which is even a better benefit.

Greens have very little carbohydrates in them, and the carbs that are there are packed in layers of fiber, which make them very slow to digest. That is why, in general, greens have very little impact on blood glucose. Eating a diet rich in fiber helps keep your digestive system healthy and can lower your risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

With home-grown vegetables taking a more prominent place on the table, they are gaining more respect in the gardening world. With increased interest from home gardeners, there has been a surge in the development of new varieties: colorful novelty vegetables, heirlooms, ethnic varieties and compact growers. Those who breed plants know that after taste, home gardeners want a high yield in a small space as well as it not being highly time consuming.

More important than a large space, you do need good soil, plenty of sunshine, and a water source. Not only will you be saving money over store-bought vegetables, but you will be eating a better quality of food and know that they were grown without toxic chemicals.

Now is a great time to start your veggie garden! For additional ideas, please go to http://www.howtogrowveggies.com

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Barbara MacLean lives in California, USA, near the very fertile and productive agricultural San Joaquin Valley. She maintains a blog giving information she's acquired over the years about growing organic vegetables primarily for the new gardener both in small spaces and in containers on decks, balconies, and patios in order to help people who are interested in saving money, making wise choices, and eating the healthiest food available.