Woodlake Unified School District
C elebratin g local food, local farmers & nutrition education!
Celebratin g local food, farmers & nutrition education!
Oranges| Avocados | Milk
Grapes | Blueberries | Watermelon
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Oranges
California is home to 140,000 acres of land that grows oranges.
Orange season is 9 months long, October - June!
600+ varieties of oranges.
of oranges are processed into juice.
Oranges are the most popular type of citrus.
Most oranges are harvested by hand.
Sub-tropical areas have ideal climate for growing oranges.
Oranges need a lot of sunshine temperatures to grow.
Abe-El Produce
Abe-El Produce is a family-owned & operated produce supplier
Abe-El Produce grows a wide variety of citrus fruits & Abe-El Produce was started by Franklin Kazuichi Abe in the 1960s.
Abe-El Produce has 15+ delivery locations.
Orosi,CA.
Abe-El Produce supplies their produce many to schools & restaurants in the south valley area. "Let us bring the farmers market to you!"
Avocados
California produces ~ 400 MILLION pounds of avocados per year.
Avocado trees grow 1530 feet tall. One avocado tree can produce 60 lbs. of avocados/year.
California is the LARGEST avocados in the U.S.
California is home to around 50,000 acres of avocado trees. of avocado.
Pollinated blooms take close to a year to grow into ready to pick avocados.
Avocados ripen after
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.
Helps to keep the body hydrated!
Electrolytes help balance the amount of water in the body.
FUN FACT:
Potassium is the THIRD most abundant mineral in the body.
Potassium helps promote bone health.
The body is made up of approximately 60% water.
Potassium helps to regulate muscle contractions.
98% of the body’s potassium is found in its cells.
Many runners eat foods high in potassium before a run to prevent muscle cramps
California is the number 1 milk producing state in the U.S.
46% of California milk goes into making California cheese.
Cows:
California is home to 1,100+ dairy farms.
Nearly 98% of U.S. dairy farms are family owned & operated.
Milking Shorthorn
1 cow produces around 6 gallons of milk per day. Holstein cows all have a unique pattern of spots!
Cows can SEE almost 360 degrees and SMELL up to 6 miles away!
ALL 50 states have dairy farms! Milk is the source of ALL products!
The U.S. produces ~21 BILLION gallons of milk each year.
Producers
Producers is a multi-generational family farm & business that started in 1932
Producers is a hands-on dairy family.
Producers is owned & ran by the Shehadey family. grow their own feed for their cows.
Fresno,CA.
Producers milk can be processed, all in the same day! The health & wellbeing of the cows are a TOP priority at Producers.
Grapes
99% of all commercially grown
Grapes can be red, green, white, black, purple, blue & gold.
May
January
1 grapevine produces around 40 clusters of grapes.
Grapevines can reach up to 50 feet in length.
1 grape cluster contains around 75 grapes.
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
Blueberries
Most California commercial blueberry farms are located in San Joaquin Valley.
Blueberries are native North America.
Highbush blueberries are the most common.
California’s blueberry harvest runs from April through June.
The waxy coating on blueberries is called “bloom.”
JULY is National Blueberry Month!
1 blueberry bush can produce 6,000 blueberries/year.
The U.S. is home to around 102,000 acres of blueberries.
Lowbush blueberries are smaller & sweeter –perfect for making jam!
Fiber
Fiber supports movement through the digestive system
Fiber is a type of carbohydrate body doesn’t digest, it simply passes through.
Soluble fiber dissolves in water…it helps regulate blood sugar levels and removes cholesterol from
2 types of fiber:
1. Soluble fiber
2. Insoluble fiber
Insoluble fiber is sometimes referred to as “roughage. ”
Fiber helps to regulate the body’s use of sugar.
BOTH forms of fiber are important & beneficial to overall health. ONLY found in plant foods.
Insoluble fiber does not dissolve in water…it helps food move throughout the digestive system.
Dairy & meat products do not have any fiber.
Watermelon
California produces approximately 330,000 tons of watermelon each year.
Watermelons from California are mainly grown in Central Valley, Central Valley and southern deserts.
Watermelons are 92%
The world's heaviest watermelon
Watermelons are harvested by hand.
JULY
National Watermelon Month!
Watermelons are grown in over 96 countries
Seedless watermelon are the most popular type of watermelon.
seed to fruit.
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.
