The Health Benefits of Growing your own food - scientifically proven!

A study by researchers from Wageningen University and Research Centre in The Netherlands compared 121 food growing allotment-owners with 63 of their neighbours without an allotment, and interviewed them about their health. They found that the avid allotment gardeners were much healthier.

Some of the facts:

- Gardening reduces the stress hormone cortisol  
- Exercising in green spaces is better for you than exercising in the gym.  
- People who grow their own fruit and veg tend to eat more fruit and veg 
- Growing your own has known benefits for your mental health

Read full article on The Telegraph.