Hello, friends.
My morning gardening is truly a delightful and joyful activity. Starting the day by caring for my pets and harvesting the fruits of my labor is a true and rare joy in our hectic lives.
Yesterday, after finishing our mission of feeding the pets, it was a special time to explore and collect treasures from the garden, whether it be deep red banana blossoms, passion fruit, beautiful round fruits, fresh duck and chicken eggs from the coop, or fragrant coconuts, it was a combination of the best ingredients that nature has given us.
The pictures of produce arranged in two plastic containers are a clear testament to your garden's bounty. One container holds banana blossoms and chicken and duck eggs, ready for cooking. The other is filled with mangoes, papayas, and passion fruit. The green unripe papaya and the yellow ripe fruit, likely passion fruit, are all organic and nutritious.
Nutritional Value of Garden Produce
Harvesting a variety of produce at once demonstrates your care for your health and the many benefits hidden within food.
- Banana Blossom: More than just a side dish or curry, banana blossom is rich in iron, which nourishes the blood and prevents anemia. It also contains four times more calcium than ripe bananas and is rich in antioxidants. Importantly, it also stimulates breast milk production for postpartum mothers.
- Passion Fruit: This sweet and sour fruit is a rich source of vitamin C, which helps strengthen the immune system. It's also very high in fiber, which helps stimulate the digestive system and significantly reduces blood fat.
- Duck and Chicken Eggs: The most easily available, high-quality protein! Eggs are a source of high-quality protein, complete with vitamins and minerals, such as vitamins A, D, B12, and iron. Duck eggs, in particular, tend to have slightly higher protein and omega-3 fats than chicken eggs, which are beneficial for heart health and reducing inflammation in the body.
- Coconut Water: More than just a refreshing aroma! Coconut water is considered the ultimate natural electrolyte drink, instantly replacing fluids lost after exercise or hard work in the garden. Rich in potassium and magnesium, it helps balance body fluids and nourish the nervous system and muscles.
The refreshing power of organic coconut water.
After harvesting, you can also take the time to tidy up your garden and care for the coconut trees that are producing fruit. This includes trimming off the brown branches to keep them looking beautiful. This shows your attention to detail in the garden.
The fatigue of working hard in the sun was relieved by the wonderful reward of freshly cut organic coconuts. Drinking coconut water straight from the coconut was an experience unlike any other. The sweet, fragrant coconut water, with a hint of pandanus, had a pure and powerful flavor that instantly quenched my thirst and energized me. Admiring the fruits of the trees I had planted and cared for was a truly fulfilling and proud experience.
Visiting the garden that day was not only a daily task, but also a time to connect with nature, appreciate the bounty the land provided, and nourish my body with the best natural foods.
It's truly a perfect way to relax and recharge.