Grow Your Own Food - The Simple Health Habit We’ve Forgotten with Colman Power

Have we made healthy eating far more complicated than it needs to be?

In this episode, Becca is joined by organic grower, nutritionist and personal trainer Colman Power to bring health back to basics and show how surprisingly simple it can be to grow more of your own food.

Colman explains why eating seasonal, freshly harvested food matters, how nutrients can decline after produce is picked and why you don't need a huge garden or polytunnel to start growing. A windowsill, balcony or kitchen-table-sized patch can be enough.

They also explore the connection between nutrition and nervous system regulation, gut health, blood sugar balance and why getting back outside can support both physical and mental wellbeing.

Most importantly, Colman shares practical advice you can actually use, including the easiest vegetables and herbs for complete beginners and how to start without becoming overwhelmed.

In this episode you'll learn:

• Why fresh, seasonal food can offer nutritional benefits

• 5 easy vegetables to grow with very little space

• The easiest herbs to grow on a windowsill or at home

• Why growing your own doesn't have to mean becoming self-sufficient

• How nutrition, gut health and blood sugar connect with nervous system health

• Why gardening can be a regulating, mindful activity

• How to start growing when you've never done it before

Join the Rebalance Membership for simple, practical support with nervous system regulation, sleep, nutrition and habits that support your body: https://healthwithholland.com/r_membership_/

CHAPTERS

[00:05] Why Growing Your Own Food Matters

[02:12] Have We Overcomplicated Healthy Eating?

[04:29] Seasonal Eating, Fibre & Gut Health

[07:35] Protein, Healthy Fats & Undereating

[09:39] Eating the Rainbow: Why Food Variety Matters

[10:49] How to Grow Food in a Small Space

[11:52] How to Grow Basil & Keep It Alive

[16:04] 5 Easy Vegetables to Grow for Beginners

[18:29] How to Start a Vegetable Patch

[22:18] Easy Herbs to Grow at Home

[24:22] Getting Back to Nature

[29:50] Vitamins & Minerals: Food vs Supplements

[30:38] Gardening & Nervous System Regulation

[35:29] 5 Easy Herbs for Beginners

[37:49] Colman's Journey From Fast Food to Growing His Own

[42:52] Nutrition, Gut Health & Blood Sugar After 35

[44:03] How Food Loses Nutrients After Harvesting

[45:55] Where to Find Colman Power

[46:23] Becca's Final Takeaway & Rebalance Membership

CONNECT & LEARN MORE

Becca Holland

Connect with Becca on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube at @healthwithholland for practical education on nervous system regulation, women's health and sustainable behaviour change.

More resources and podcast episodes at healthwithholland.com

Colman Power

Colman Power is an organic grower, nutritionist and personal trainer who helps people make growing their own food and healthy living simpler and more accessible.

Find Colman across YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and X by searching Colman Power / Colman Power Organic Fitness, where he shares practical advice on growing, food, nutrition and exercise.

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