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Celery-brating” Texas Lone Star products!
Grapefruit | Strawberries | Watermelon | Milk
Grapefruit
The red grapefruit is the official state fruit of Texas.
Grapefruits make up 70% of Texas’ citrus production.
Most of the grapefruits grown in Texas are grown in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
The Rio Star Ruby Sweet Texas is home to around 19,000 acres of grapefruit groves.
Grapefruit trees take to produce fruit.
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harvests around TONS
Red grapefruits are known for being the sweetest variety of grapefruit.
Iron
Iron carries oxygen in the blood, supports the immune system & proper brain function
2 forms of iron: Heme & Non-heme.
Heme comes from animal meat and is easily absorbed into the body after eaten. comes from plant foodslike spinach!
Iron is found in EVERY cell of the body.
Non-heme sources of iron are best absorbed into the body when eaten with a source of vitamin C, like an orange.
Iron helps muscles function by carrying oxygen to their cells.
Supports a healthy immune system.
Human blood is RED because of iron and oxygen reacting with each other.
The body uses iron to make hemoglobin.
80% of the Earth’s crust is composed of iron.
Hemoglobin helps carry and transport oxygen in the blood to other parts of the body…like a backpack!
Strawberries
Poteet hosts an annual Strawberry Festival celebrating the harvest.
Texas strawberries are usually planted in the fall and then
strawberry grown in Texas is Chandler strawberry.
Strawberries are harvested by hand.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C supports the immune systemthe body’s defense against infections.
ENERGY booster!
Vitamin C is also referred to as “ascorbic acid.”
Vitamin C is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help protect against damage caused by exposure to harmful substances in the environment.
The body cannot make vitamin C on its own - it has to come from food.
Vitamin C helps keep you happy & healthy! What do you call a vitamin that improves your eyesight?
A Vitamin C!
Vitamin C is a very important vitamin for healthy gums & teeth.
Watermelon
Texas is the 3rd largest watermelon producing state in the U.S.
Naples, Texas is known as the Watermelon Capital of Texas.”
YUM!
Seedless watermelon are the most popular type of
Texas is home to over 42,000 acres of watermelon.
Texas produces over 600 MILLION pounds of watermelon each year.
Texas’ peak watermelon season usually runs from May through July.
Texas watermelons are known for being sweet juicy because of their long growing season.
Hydration
Hydration is the process of replacing fluids Water is the body’s main source of hydration.
Being hydrated helps convert food into energy
Hydration helps regulate body’s temperature
The body’s 6 essential nutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals & WATER !
Water helps carry nutrients & oxygen to all the cells in the body.
Proper hydration can help to improve moods.
The body is better at fighting off when properly hydrated.
Sleep quality can improve when the body is hydrated.
Many fruits & vegetables have a high water content, making them hydrating to eat.
Milk
Texas is the 4th largest milk producing state & produces 15+ billion pounds of milk per year.
70% of Texas dairy farms in are located in the panhandle
Texas is home to 646,000 dairy cows and 320 dairy farms
Holstein cows are the ones with unique black & white spots!
Most Texas dairy farms are family-owned. popular dairy cow breed in Texas.
Texas is home to 33 milk processing plants throughout the state.
The average on a Texas dairy farm is around
The dairy industry significantly Texas’ economy
The average Texas dairy cow of milk per day.
Hiland Dairy
Hiland Dairy is a farmer-owned company that produces & processes dairy products.
Hiland Dairy was founded in 1938.
Hiland Dairy began with two men & 50 dairy cows.
Hiland Dairy gets their dairy supplied from hundreds of dairy farms.
Hiland Dairy’s milk goes from cow to table in less than 48 hours!
Hiland Dairy has a processing plant located in that produces 3.8 million gallons of milk/month.
“A symbol of tradition & quality for our community.”
