Five Benefits of Eating Outdoors
The sweet summer nights are here to greet us with an evening breeze and lots of opportunity to enjoy the outdoors in Central Florida. Whether you decide to dine under the pergola, in your lanai, or grill out all evening, there are so many benefits to spending time eating outdoors; here you will find our five favorite reasons.
Natural Vitamins from the Sun
We all might have a slight idea and understanding of the benefits of natural light but did you know that the sun can actually provide us with a great source of vitamin D that we all need. There are so many benefits to natural sunlight and with an outdoor living space in your home, you would be silly not to use the summer evenings as an opportunity to guarantee some benefits from the sun. We spend so much of our time throughout the year indoors due to obligations. Why not begin a commitment to using our summer months to dedicate some time to eating outdoors to guarantee our direct contact with nature in a fun way.
Grilling is Healthy
Another key point that is our favorite is the fact that grilling is a healthy option. Whether you grill veggies for an outdoor vegan bbq or you go all out with your options, grilling is still a great way to add healthy protein and vegetables to your summer nights. With a strong history of grilling in the United States, we don’t need an excuse like Memorial Day to grill, we can grill every day if you have a summer kitchen, or simply a fenced in backyard or outdoor space.
Adds a Boost to Creativity
The Journal of Positive Psychology suggests that the outdoors helps boost positive emotions like awe and wonder but also, studies show that time spent outdoors has positive cognitive benefits and actually boosts creativity. Grab a seat under the pergola and create a menu together for the next day. Sit outside on the porch with a snack before your next big project. Eating outdoors does not have to be a formal event. Grab a sandwich and head out to the pool area for a nice day remembering the simple pleasures in life.
More time to Mingle
Dining outdoors is a tradition that started in medieval times and was usually centered around a time of celebration. This tradition of dining al fresco has remained strong in several cultures to this very day. The Persians do a wonderful job integrating the indoor outdoor concept and so many other cultures have unique ways of celebrating life outdoors with food as well. Take time to enjoy your outdoor living space to celebrate life.
New Memories Created
The secret to creating new memories is doing something different. You don’t have to skydive or go bungee jumping to do it either. All you need to do is change something up either for yourself or with the people you are with. Hosting a dinner outside by the firepit or under the pergola or around the grill could be the key that unlocks a brand new memory. Make a delicious meal and a new memory would be unlocked in our book for sure.
Whether you create a new meal or just grab a sandwich and sit out near the pool, your summer days should be enjoyable. Why not maximize your outdoor living space with areas that facilitate new memories and time spent outside breathing fresh air. To create your new outdoor living space project, contact us today.