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1 August 24 Pineapple August 26 Carrot Snacks August 28 Bananas August 31 Apple Slices In 1493, explorer Christopher Columbus found pineapples on Guadeloupe Island in the Caribbean. The fruit is also native to southern Brazil and Paraguay. They are also a good source of vitamin C, which helps your immune system. One cup of pineapple has 70 to 85 calories The following thirteen schools are participating in the USDA Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program: Elementary, and West Riviera Elementary.

2 Fresh Fruit or Vegetable Menu September 2015 September 2 Oranges September 4 Kiwi September 7 NO SCHOOL September 9 Pear September 10 Carrot Snacks September 11 Banana September 14 NO SCHOOL September 16 Celery Root Kiwi fruit is juicy and sweet. It tastes like a combination of strawberries and gooseberries. This fruit is an excellent source of dietary fiber. Kiwi contains twice as much Vitamin C as an orange Cauliflower is a great source of vitamins C and B6 and high in folate and potassium. Cauliflower is part of the cabbage family. Cauliflower is available in white, orange, green, and purple varieties. September 18 Cantaloupe Chunks September 21 Multicolor Cauliflower w/dressing September 23 NO SCHOOL September 24 Honeydew Chunks September 25 Gold Apple September 28 Red Apple September30 Carrot Snacks Elementary, Egret Lake Elementary, and Liberty Park Elementary.

3 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Menu October 2015 October 2 Florida Grapefruit October 5 Pineapple October 7 Carrot Snacks October 9 Honeydew Chunks October 12 Granny Smith Apple Slices October 14 Jicama Sticks w/dressing October 16 Florida Tangerines October 19 Pear October 21 Banana October 23 No School October 26 Red Apple October 28 Multicolor Carrots October 30 - Cranberries Pineapple - In 1493, Christopher Columbus found pineapples on Guadeloupe Island in the Caribbean. The fruit is also native to southern Brazil and Paraguay. It takes almost three years for a pineapple to reach its maturation. Pineapples are also a good source of vitamin C, which helps your immune system. Cranberries - The cranberry is one of only a handful of fruit that are native to North America. There are about 450 cranberries in a pound and 4,400 cranberries in one gallon of juice. Elementary, Egret Lake Elementary, and Liberty Park Elementary.

4 November 2 Tangerine November 4 Pumpkin Chunks November 6 - Banana November 9 Florida Grapefruit November 13 Gold Apple Persimmon originates from China. Persimmon is packed with vitamin C and potassium. A ripe persimmon resembles an orange tomato. Green Beans provide the body with lots of fiber and protein. Green beans grow very fast. It takes 45 to 60 days to harvest them. November 18 Florida Green Beans w/ dressing November 19 Persimmon Wedges November 20 Butternut Squash November 23 Red Apple Elementary, Egret Lake Elementary, and Liberty Park Elementary.

5 December 1 Honeydew Chunks December 2 Carrot Snacks December 4 - Watermelon December 7 Cantaloupe Chunks December 9 Green Tomato December 11 Pear Green tomatoes are unripe red tomatoes. They are an excellent source of vitamin C, A, and K. Tangelo is a fruit hybrid of a tangerine, grapefruit and pomelo. Tangelos are commonly grown in Florida. December 14 Apple Slices December 16 Carrot Snacks December 18 Orlando Tangelo Winter Break - December 21 st to January 4th Elementary, Egret Lake Elementary, and Liberty Park Elementary.

6 January 5 - Banana January 6 Cantaloupe Chunks January 8 Pineapple Chunks January 11 Gold Apple January 13 Mini Sweet Pepper January 15 Multicolor Carrots January 18 -Holiday January 20 Carrot Snacks January 22 Pear Peppers are actually fruits. Bell peppers are an excellent source of vitamin C. Peppers were named by Christopher Columbus and Spanish explorers who were searching for peppercorn plants to produce black pepper. Grapes are a kind of berry. Raisins are dried, sweet grapes. The drying happens naturally when the grapes are left in sunlight. One cup of grapes, with about 100 calories, provides more than a quarter of the daily recommended values of vitamins K and C. January 25 Apple Slices January 27 Savoy Cabbage January 29 Black Seedless Grapes Elementary, Egret Lake Elementary, and Liberty Park Elementary.

7 February 1 Pineapple Chunks February 3 Edamame Shelled February 5 Honeydew Chunks February 8 Gold Apple February 10 Celery Sticks February 12 Orange Edamame is a young soybean that has been harvested before the beans have had a chance to harden Edamame is an excellent source of protein, iron, and calcium. The Cara Cara navel orange was discovered at the Hacienda de Cara Cara in Valencia, Venezuela in Cara Cara oranges are an excellent source of vitamin C, and a good source of fiber and folate. February 15 Teacher Work Day February 17 Snow Peas February 19 - Banana February 22 - Pear February 24 Carrot Snacks February 26 Cara Cara Red Navel Orange February 29 Red Apple West Gate Elementary, Gove Elementary, Palmetto Elementary, Belle Glade Elementary, Pahokee Elementary, Hope Centennial Elementary, South Grade Elementary, Barton Elementary, Pioneer Park Elementary, Rolling Green Elementary, Rosenwald Elementary, Pine Grove Elementary, Egret Lake Elementary, and Liberty Park Elementary.

8 March 2 Pineapple Chunks March 4 Sliced Apples March 7 Valencia Orange Wedges March 9 Apple & Celery March 11 Strawberries & Blueberries March 14 Oranges March 16 Carrot Snacks Pineapple is native to southern Brazil and Paraguay. It takes almost three years for a pineapple to reach its maturation. Pineapples are also a good source of vitamin C, which helps your immune system. Kiwi fruit is juicy and sweet. It tastes like a combination of strawberries and gooseberries. This fruit is an excellent source of dietary fiber. Kiwi contains twice as much Vitamin C as an orange. March 17 Bananas March 21 st to March 25 th - Spring Break March 30 Kiwi March 31 Broccoli w/dressing West Gate Elementary, Gove Elementary, Palmetto Elementary, Belle Glade Elementary, Pahokee Elementary, Hope Centennial Elementary, South Grade Elementary, Barton Elementary, Pioneer Park Elementary, Rolling Green Elementary, Rosenwald Elementary, Pine Grove Elementary, Egret Lake Elementary, and Liberty Park Elementary.

9 April 1 Sliced Apples April 4 Snow Peas April 6 Valencia Orange Wedge April 8 Honeydew April 11 Pineapple Chunks April 13 Carrot Snacks April 15 Bananas Bananas can be found in other colors, including red. Bananas contain a lot of potassium Bananas contain around 75% water. Grape tomatoes are rich in lycopene, which is an antioxidant that may decrease the risk of certain cancers and heart disease. Some varieties of grape tomatoes are named Santorini, Yellow Pear, Camp Joy and Black Cherry. The very first tomatoes of this type are thought to have been developed from seeds brought to Greece in April 18 Gold Apple April 20 Grape Tomatoes April 22 Orange April 25 Cantaloupe April 27 Carrot Snacks April 29 Red Apple West Gate Elementary, Gove Elementary, Palmetto Elementary, Belle Glade Elementary, Pahokee Elementary, Hope Centennial Elementary, South Grade Elementary, Barton Elementary, Pioneer Park Elementary, Rolling Green Elementary, Rosenwald Elementary, Pine Grove Elementary, Egret Lake Elementary, and Liberty Park Elementary.

10 May 2 Pineapple Chunks May 4 Green Tomato Wedge May 6 Sliced Apples May 9 - Orange May 11- Carrot Snacks May 13 Kiwi Wedge Yellow watermelon come in various colors including creamy white, salmon, yellow, orange, pink and red. This variety of watermelon is yellow because of the absence of the antioxidant, lycopene. Tasting no different from the common Red watermelon. Cucumbers contain Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Zinc. Pickles are cucumbers that have been soaked in a brining solution made of salt, vinegar, and water. May 16 - Bananas May 18 Kirby Cucumber May 20 - Honeydew May 23 Red Apple May 25 Carrot Snacks May 27 Yellow Watermelon June 1 Orange West Gate Elementary, Gove Elementary, Palmetto Elementary, Belle Glade Elementary, Pahokee Elementary, Hope Centennial Elementary, South Grade Elementary, Barton Elementary, Pioneer Park Elementary, Rolling Green Elementary, Rosenwald Elementary, Pine Grove Elementary, Egret Lake Elementary, and Liberty Park Elementary.

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