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Cucumbers | Broccoli| Apples | Watermelon
Kentucky
Cucumbers
Most of the cucumbers grown in Kentucky are grown for fresh market production
The U.S. is the 4th largest cucumber producing country in the world.
Cucumbers take 12 to produce fruit after being planted. cucumbers are grown worldwide each year.
90% water.
Bees are essential for the pollination of cucumbers.
Cucumbers are a Cucumbers can grow 2 feet
The large leaves on the cucumber plant provides shade for the developing fruit.
B Vitamins
B Vitamins help support the body’s energy levels, brain function & cell metabolism In-Vitamin!
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? blood cells.
B vitamins helps the body make energy from food.
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
Broccoli
In Kentucky, broccoli can be grown in both the Pronounced · fr· uhs
1. Sprouting
2. Heading
The word broccoli means “the flowering top of a cabbage. ”
Broccoli is a part of the brassica family.
Broccoli is
Broccoli takes 70-140 days to complete growing after planting.
Vitamin K
2 main forms of vitamin K: K1 and K2.
The body has the ability to create vitamin K on its own.
Vitamin K helps the body heal from wounds.
Vitamin K is a fat-soluble which means… It absorbs better into the body when eaten with foods with some fat like olive oil or avocados
Vitamin K helps produce proteins bind themselves to calcium - this helps build strong bones
Vitamin K supports heart health.
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.
Apples
Kentucky is home to 672 apple orchards
Most apples are harvested & sold fresh.
21% of all harvested apples are juiced.
36
apples makes 1 gallon of cider.
Rowan, Warren & Harlan counties grow the most apples in all of Kentucky.
The U.S. is home to approximately 322,000 acres of apple orchards.
2,500+
An apple blossom is the flower that comes from an apple tree. varieties of apples are grown in the U.S.
21% of apples are juiced.
An apple tree takes at least 4 years to start producing fruit.
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.
Kentucky
Watermelon
Kentucky farmers harvest over 1,000 acres of watermelon each year.
Kentucky watermelons are in season from May - October.
Watermelons are 92% water.
The world's heaviest watermelon
JULY
Watermelon are the second largest fresh market fruit grown in Kentucky by land area.
Watermelons are grown in over
National Watermelon Month!
Seedless watermelon are the most popular type of watermelon.
Watermelons take 90 days to grow from seed to fruit.
Hydration
Hydration is the process of 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.
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.
Kentucky is home to around 45,000 dairy cows. Kentucky produces around 926 MILLION pounds of milk per year.
Nearly 98% of U.S. dairy farms are family owned & operated. ALL 50
Breeds of Dairy Cows:
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.
The U.S. produces ~21 BILLION gallons of milk each year.
Milk is the source of ALL dairy products! Cows can SEE almost 360 degrees and SMELL up to 6 miles away!
Calcium
Calcium supports healthy bones & teeth as well as proper blood & muscle function
Calcium is the 5th most abundant chemical element in the Earth’s crust.
Calcium helps keep muscles
99% of the body’s calcium is stored in the bones.
Calcium also supports 1% is found in the blood, muscles & other tissues.
Calcium helps to heal cuts & wounds.
Calcium helps form bones and teeth and keep them healthy.
Calcium is the MOST abundant mineral in the human body.
