Green Beans
Green beans are kidney beans that are harvested at a young age.
Green beans taste best when they are thinner than a pencil.
Green beans are the 3rd most homegrown vegetable
Bush & pole are the 2 main types of green beans. 130+ varieties of green beans.
Green beans are also known as string or snap beans.
Potassium
Potassium supports balancing fluid in the body & proper function of the muscles and nerves.
Once potassium enters the body, it functions as an electrolyte.
Electrolytes help amount of water in the body.
Helps to keep the body
The body is made
Potassium helps to regulate the
Potassium helps to regulate contractions.
Many runners eat pears
Potassium is the THIRD most abundant mineral
Honeydew Melon
Honeydew melon is the sweetest variety of melon.
Over 200 million pounds of honeydew melon is grown in the U.S. each year.
Honeydew melon is the third most produced type of melon after watermelon and cantaloupe.
Honeydew melon are made up of 90% water.
Honeydew melons prefer to grow in sandy soil.
Honeydew melons grow on vines.
Honeydew melons take around
Honeydew melons do not continue to ripen after they have been harvested.
Honeydew &
Indiana
Corn
Corn is the #1 crop grown in Indiana.
Much of the corn grown in Indiana is used for livestock feed.
The U.S. is the LARGEST producer, consumer & exporter of corn in the world.
Humans ONLY eat sweet corn
There are around 800 kernels on each ear of corn.
Corn is considered a
Corn is America’s #1 field crop.
In many other countries, corn is called “maize. ”
1 corn stalk produces 1 to 3 ears of corn
Corn stalks can grow between 7 to 10 feet tall
Potatoes
Potatoes are a starchy vegetable - specifically, a tuber.
U.S. farmers produce around 4.5 million pounds of potatoes every hour.
35% of potatoes are turned into French fries.
Tubers are vegetables that grow underground at the base of the root.
In 1995, potatoes became the first vegetable grown in
Potatoes are also referred to as “spuds.”
AUGUST
13
National Potato Day
Potatoes are grown in all 50 states. Potatoes are an annual plant.
Potatoes are the 2nd most consumed food in the U.S. after dairy products.
Potatoes are a part of the nightshade family.
B Vitamins
B Vitamins help support the body’s energy levels, brain function & cell metabolism
essential B vitamins:
Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B7, Vitamin B9 & Vitamin B12.
Water is needed to help the body absorb B vitamins.
B5, B12, C and E knock on your door…what do you do?
In-Vitamin!
B vitamins helps the body make energy from food.
The body cannot store most B vitamins, so they need to be regularly consumed.
B vitamins plays a role in serotonin production.
Serotonin makes us feel happy
Beets
root vegetable & earthy flavor.
Beets come in a variety of white! variety.
The sweetest beets are usually the smallest in size!
The majority of grown throughout the U.S. become canned. EVERY part of the beet is edible!
Beets come in many different shapes & sizes.
Beets grow best in cooler climates with bright sun.
Milk is a type of dairy product –most commonly made from cows.
Milk is made up of 85-95% water with the rest being fats, proteins, carbohydrates & vitamins
Breeds of Dairy Cows: 6
1. Ayrshire
2. Brown Swiss
3. Guernsey
4. Holstein
5. Jersey
6. Milking Shorthorn
Holstein cows all have a unique pattern of spots!
1 cow produces around 6 gallons of milk per day.
Cows can SEE almost 360 degrees and SMELL up to 6 miles away!
Protein
Protein builds, maintains and replaces the tissues in the body.
Protein helps to transport & store nutrients throughout the body.
18 - 20% of the body is protein.
EVERY cell in the human body contains protein.
The body cannot store protein long term… which is why protein needs to be consumed daily.
Protein is made
blocks.
Protein plays a big role in building and repairing muscles.
Protein is a MACRONUTRIENT . A macronutrient is a nutrient that the body needs in LARGE
Protein helps maintain fluid balance throughout the body.
