The Benefits of Home Grown Food vs. Store-Bought Produce

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in home gardening and the benefits it can provide to both our health and wellbeing as individuals who care about what we consume on an everyday basis (as opposed to just during special occasions or holidays).

One of these significant advantages is that by cultivating your own food at home rather than relying solely upon store-bought produce, you are able not only avoid the potential exposure from harmful chemicals and pesticides but also reduce any risk associated with contaminated water sources. According to a study published in Environmental Health Perspectives (EHP), there is evidence suggesting that some of these substances may pose serious health risks when ingested orally, including cancer-causing agents such as benzene and dioxins found on fruits like strawberries; insecticides used for controlling pests during the growing season can also be toxic to humans if consumed in large quantities.

In addition to this concern about contamination from chemical residues left behind by farmers after harvest, many consumers are increasingly aware of how important it is not only where our food comes but what goes into making that produce as well - especially when considering long-term health effects and potential allergies or sensitivities related directly back to dietary choices.

Furthermore, homegrown fruits can often be picked at peak ripeness which means they are more nutritious than store bought varieties since the latter may have been harvested weeks earlier for transportation purposes only (and therefore not fully developed). This also applies when considering vegetables - eating them fresh from your garden ensures that you get all of their vitamins, minerals and other essential elements without any loss due to spoilage or decay. Lastly but most importantly perhaps is the fact that home grown food simply tastes better than anything else out there because it's not only organic (and therefore free of pesticides) - meaning you can eat more fruits per serving size compared with store-bought varieties, which are often sprayed heavily to prevent spoilage during transport.