With the boom of the fast food industry and the speed we run our lives you would think that we would all be slim and trim like a race horse but is that the case? Our grandparents lived a much slower pace and yetwhen you look at past photographs, they seemed to be much slimmer than their grandchildren are today, why is that? The facts are clearly seen in any health magazine or book that a well balanced nutritional diet of vegetables and lean meat are the best thing to keep us healthy and in good shape.
With the price increase on organically produced food it is almost impossible to eat the same way our grandparents did.
Genetically modified crops are being produced to compensate for the rise in food prices.
It appears that only the affluent can afford organically grown food and that is only when it's available.
The solution: Plant you own vegetables! Yes I can hear you laughing as you read this, but what if it was possible to have a small garden even if you lived in an apartment, flat or a house with no soil in the back yard.
In fact it can be done and become one of the most enjoyable and effortless activity that will help keep you healthy.
Growing fish and vegetables in your own home is the best fast food you can provide for your family.
It has been noted that vegetables and herbs grown with aquaponics grow much faster than conventional gardening.
Hydroponics combined with aquaculture will produce aquaponics.
Aquaponics has been around for a while in the big industries but now it is becoming more popular for the family type homes.
Building a small aquaponic system can be put together with local parts and a little guidance.
It can be placed in many locations like your living room, kitchen, your garage or set it up outside for the summer.
You would inspect it a couple of times a day just like you would inspect an aquarium to feed the fish.
If you build the hydroponic system at waist level there will be no need for bending, weeding, digging, planting seeds or spending hours on your knees to collect you bountiful crop.
With the assistance of grow lighting you will be able to have your indoor garden all year long, growing the vegetables and herbs you love.
Just think of a tasty fresh tomato, lettuce or cucumber when they are no longer in season at the market.
How about delicious fresh strawberries in the winter months! If you grow too much food for your family why not share some with your neighbours.
While the veggies are growing so will your fish, so why not introduce this new hobby to your family.
Aquaponic farming is the food of the future and is good for all ages!