10 Surprising Ways Gardening Is One of the Healthiest Things You Can Do

Makes you love veggies you thought you hated

Were you the kid who fed your peas to the dog under the table? Faked a stomach illness every time Brussels sprouts were served? Ordered a salad with extra ranch, hold the lettuce? Simply growing older may not have changed your feelings about eating your greens but growing your own vegetables just might. People who learn how to garden are not only far more likely to eat their five servings of fruits and vegetables a day, but they also enjoy eating them more, according to a study done by the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. The effect is strongest on people who were taught gardening skills as children, but even if that ship has sailed, it’s never too late to learn. Here are the healthy vegetables you’re about to realize are downright delicious.