John from visits Dr. Jeff Pierce to share with you how to best eat the food you grow in your vegetable garden for health.
In this episode, you will get a tour of Dr. Jeff Pierce’s garden in Northern California, where he showcases the utilization of homegrown food in his cooking. Dr. Jeff, a lifestyle medicine physician, emphasizes the health benefits of a plant-based diet, highlighting the importance of incorporating fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds into one’s meals. Throughout the tour, Dr. Jeff shares insights into various herbs and vegetables such as Rosemary, society garlic, and winter savory, discussing their nutritional value and how they are integrated into his culinary creations.
The episode concludes with a discussion between Dr. Jeff and John on the significance of consuming locally grown produce and adapting gardening practices to suit individual preferences and local climates. They emphasize the importance of growing what one enjoys eating and demonstrate how simple adjustments in gardening strategies can lead to a more sustainable and healthy lifestyle. Overall, the episode serves as an informative guide for viewers interested in exploring the benefits of homegrown food and adopting healthier dietary habits.
Jump to the following parts of this episode:
00:00 Episode Starts
00:20 At Dr. Jeff’s Organic Vegetable Garden
01:59 Add More Whole Plants to Your Diet
03:09 How to Eat Rosemary and Herbs
04:26 Eat Your Society Garlic leaves & flower
05:15 Eat Your Weeds: Dandelions
05:32 Bitter Vegetables Are Good for Us
05:56 Brocolliniand Crciferios veggies are Anti-Cancer
06:29 Grow Herbs to Save Money! Winter Savory
07:20 Eat Your Edible Flowers: Calendula
07:55 Eat the Whole Fruit: Navel Oranges
09:05 New Zealand Spinach grows wild Cook like Spinach and is easier to grow
10:29 Eat Nasturtium Leafy Greens in Your Salad
11:14 How to eat Wild Fennel
12:05 Eat a Variety of Plant Foods
12:23 How to Eat Swiss Chard Cooked or Raw
13:42 How to Save Meyer Lemons All Year
15:02 How to Eat Leeks & Alliums for the best health
16:38 How to Eat Dinosaur Kale
17:42 How to Eat FREE Leafy Greens: Mache
18:24 How to eat Radiccio raw or cooked
19:45 How to Eat Tropical Curry Leaf Plant
21:10 Delicious Miners Lettuce – Kids Love it
22:06 How to Eat Napa Cabbage
23:18 Dr. Jeff Eats This Every Day!
23:40 Purple Tree Collards Grow Easily Year Round
24:34 Interview with Dr. Jeff Pierce
24:40 So many leaves can be eaten raw
25:42 Eat Less Ultra Processed Foods
26:35 How can people eat more plant foods?
29:18 Anything Else You Would Like to Share?
31:04 Grow what will grow easily in your garden
After watching this episode, you will learn the best ways to prepare the healthy fruits, vegetables, and herbs you grow in your garden to make delicious and nutritious meals for you can your family
Referenced and Related Episodes:
Original Tour Video at Dr. Jeff’s Garden
Second Episode at Dr. Jeff’s Garden
Why Ever Gardener Should Grow Purple Food
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