Yucaipa-Calimesa, CA - August 2026

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AUGUST 2026

Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint USD Celebrating Local Food, Farmers & Nutrition Education!

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"Making a Difference in the Life of Each Child with Every Bite"

Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint USD’s Wellness Policy

Nectarines | Finger Limes | Cucumbers | Milk

Fiber

Hydration

Vitamin C

Protein

Nectarines Nectarines are a type of stone fruit - a fleshy fruit that contains a hard “pit” inside.

Nectarines are a type of peach with smooth skin instead of fuzzy skin.

Nectarines are slightly smaller than peaches, about the size of a tennis ball!

Summer is the best time of year to enjoy fresh, juicy nectarines!

Nectarines are known for their sweet & tangy flavor.

The inside of a nectarine can be yellow or white.

Nectarines take 3 - 5 months to grow after being pollinated.

Nectarine trees usually grow to be 15 - 25 feet tall.

Fiber Fiber supports movement through the digestive system.

Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that the body doesn’t digest; it simply passes through.

Soluble fiber dissolves in water…it helps regulate blood sugar levels and removes cholesterol from the blood stream.

Insoluble fiber is sometimes referred to as “roughage.”

2

1. Soluble fiber 2. Insoluble fiber

Fiber helps to regulate the body’s use of sugar.

Dairy & meat products do not have any fiber.

types of fiber:

Fiber is ONLY found in plant foods.

Insoluble fiber does not dissolve in water…it helps food move throughout the digestive system.

BOTH forms of fiber are important & beneficial to overall health.

Finger Limes California is the only state in the U.S. that grows finger limes on a commercial scale.

Finger limes are a type of citrus fruit native to Australia.

“Caviar Lime” Finger limes are about the size of a human finger (2 - 3 inches) hence the name!

Finger limes are a good source of vitamin C.

Most of the finger limes grown in California are grown in California’s Central Valley.

Finger limes taste similar to conventional limes with a tart, citrusy flavor.

Finger limes are filled with tiny lime juice pearls.

Finger limes can be a variety of colors, including green, yellow, purple, pink & red.

Vitamin C Vitamin C supports the immune system the body’s defense against infections.

ENERGY booster!

Vitamin C helps to heal wounds.

Vitamin C is also referred to as “ascorbic acid.”

Vitamin C helps keep you happy & healthy!

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.

What do you call a vitamin that improves your eyesight?

A Vitamin C! Vitamin C is a very important vitamin for healthy gums & teeth.

Cucumbers Cucumbers are technically fruits since they are grown from a flower & contain seeds.

There are

100+

The flavor of cucumbers comes from the seeds.

different types of cucumbers.

World Cucumber Day is June 14th!

The large leaves on the cucumber plant provides shade for the developing fruit.

Cucumbers are

90% water.

Cucumbers grow on vines.

1 vine can produce 25 - 125 cucumbers.

Bees are essential for the pollination of cucumbers.

Hydration Hydration is the process of replacing fluids in the body.

Being hydrated helps convert food into energy.

Water is the body’s main source of hydration.

The body’s 6 essential nutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals & WATER!

Water helps carry nutrients & oxygen to all the cells in the body.

Hydration helps regulate the body’s temperature.

Proper hydration can help to improve moods.

The body is better at fighting off infections 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.

Dairy California is the largest dairy producing state in the U.S. The majority of California’s dairy comes from the San Joaquin Valley region.

California is home to over 1,000 dairy farms & 1.7 MILLION dairy cows.

Holstein cows are the ones with unique black & white spots!

Most California dairy farms are family-owned.

In addition to milk, California is also the #1 producer of The average other dairy California dairy products cow produces including butter around 8 gallons & ice cream. of milk per day.

Milk is California’s official state beverage!

Holstein cows are the most popular dairy cow breed in California.

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 of molecules called amino acids.

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 amounts.

Amino acids are known as protein’s “building blocks.”

Protein helps maintain fluid balance throughout the body.