Growing your own fruits and veggies is a great way to eat healthier, due to fresher produce and lack of pesticides. But, there are additional benefits to gardening aside from eating better. Here are 5 health benefits of gardening: 

1. Reduces Stress and Anxiety

Working with your hands and breathing in fresh air helps reduce stress and lessen mental fatigue.

2. Decreases Risk of Heart Disease and Diabetes

Being active and reducing stress levels helps decrease the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. Plus, eating clean produce never hurts.

3. Increases Happiness

Studies have shown that gardening decreases depression. The mere amount of time you spend outside can correlate to your happiness and anxiety levels. 

4. Keeps Your Mind Sharp

Gardening can cut your risk of Alzheimer's Disease in half, and has proved beneficial for people suffering from dementia. 

5. Helps You Sleep Better

The physical activity of tending to a garden may exhaust you more than usual. Especially with the decrease in stress and anxiety, gardening can help you sleep much better than normal.

Alongside your daily dose of EnduraQ, gardening can lead you to a happier and less stressful life. Plus, who doesn't like fresh fruits and vegetables.

Source: Organic Life 

By Rebecca Straus