C elebratin g local food, local farmers & nutrition education!
N R I C H M E N T
Charleston County School District’s Wellness Policy
Celebratin g local food, farmers & nutrition education!
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Carrots are a type of root vegetable underground
Carrots are 88% water.
WINTERS underground!
Carrots are biennials, which means they have a 2-year life cycle.
more vivid colors during the day
How far can you read down this eye chart?
speed up the healing process of cuts & scrapes. Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin.
How do you know carrots are good for the eyes?
You never see a rabbit wearing glasses!
Vitamin A supports the immune system to fight off infections.
Kale is a type of leafy green (cruciferous) vegetable.
“Borecole”
Kale can range in color from light green to dark green
Kale becomes SWEETER after a frost!
Kale is closely related to cabbage.
Kale is mostly harvested in the fall & winter.
All kale leaves are harvested by hand
one leaf at a time, never the entire plant at once.
In a long growing season, the main 24+ inches long.
Cold temperatures the quality & flavor of kale.
Kale is known for its bitter taste.
Vitamin K supports proper blood function, bone growth & kidney health. The body has the ability to create vitamin K on its own.
2 main forms of vitamin K: K1 and K2. soluble which means…
Vitamin K helps produce proteins that bind themselves to calcium - this helps build strong bones.
Vitamin K supports heart health.
Vitamin K helps the body heal from wounds.
It absorbs better into the body when eaten with foods with some fat like olive oil
Vitamin K is found throughout the body in the liver, brain, heart, pancreas & bones.
Vitamin K plays a role in proper blood function- specifically with clotting.
