Wash. SLICE. eat. IT S AS EASY AS THAT. They learn from watching you. Eat fruits and vegetables and the kids will, too. University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
DISCUSS FACTSTO QUICK FACTS QUICK FACTS WITH YOUR STUDENTS Half a cup of cucumber is a good source of vitamin K to help in blood clotting and a source of water. Nearly every bodily function needs water to operate. Even though cucumbers are considered vegetables, they are actually the fruits of a vegetable plant. They are in the same family as gourds, melons, pumpkins and squash. The expression cool as a cucumber has science behind it. The inside of a cucumber can be up to 20 degrees cooler than the outside. A pickle is a cucumber that has been brined. The University of Nevada, Reno is an EEO/AA institution. This material was funded by USDA s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program SNAP. SNAP provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Wash. Steam. eat. IT S AS EASY AS THAT. They learn from watching you. Eat fruits and vegetables and the kids will, too. University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
DISCUSS FACTSTO QUICK FACTS QUICK FACTS WITH YOUR STUDENTS Edamame are young, green soybeans. They may be in the pod or shelled. The pod is not edible. Edamame is a source of vitamin C, protein, iron, calcium and fiber. It s the only vegetable that contains all nine essential amino acids. Steam or boil before eating. Edamame first appeared in Japanese literature in 1275AD. It is commonly used in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indonesian, and Hawaiian cuisine, but started its popularity in mainland U.S. in 1980. Edamame grow well in many parts of the U.S. The University of Nevada, Reno is an EEO/AA institution. This material was funded by USDA s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program SNAP. SNAP provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Wash. PEEL. eat. IT S AS EASY AS THAT. They learn from watching you. Eat fruits and vegetables and the kids will, too. University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
DISCUSS FACTSTO QUICK FACTS QUICK FACTS WITH YOUR STUDENTS Half a grapefruit is low in calories and an excellent source of vitamin C and other essential vitamins and minerals. It s believed that grapefruit was an accidental hybrid between the pummelo and sweet orange. The first American grapefruit seedlings grew in Florida around 1823. A Jamaican farmer named grapefruit when he realized they grew in clusters like grapes. The Grapefruit Diet became popular in the 1930s. It was thought that grapefruit burn fat, but this is not true. The University of Nevada, Reno is an EEO/AA institution. This material was funded by USDA s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program SNAP. SNAP provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Wash AND eat. IT S AS EASY AS THAT. They learn from watching you. Eat fruits and vegetables and the kids will, too. University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
DISCUSS FACTSTO QUICK FACTS QUICK FACTS WITH YOUR STUDENTS Green beans (also know as Haricots Verts) are a good source of vitamin C to fight infection and vitamin K for blood health. Green beans are considered an edible pod bean rather than a shell bean, and can be green, purple/red,or yellow. Green beans have been cultivated for 8,000 years. They originated in Guatemala, Honduras, parts of Costa Rica and southern Mexico. They were in North and South America long before European explorers ever arrived. The University of Nevada, Reno is an EEO/AA institution. This material was funded by USDA s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program SNAP. SNAP provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
J Wash. peel. eat. IT S AS EASY AS THAT. They learn from watching you. Eat fruits and vegetables and the kids will, too. University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
DISCUSS FACTSTO QUICK FACTS QUICK FACTS WITH YOUR STUDENTS Jicama is a root vegetable that grows in Mexico and Central America. It does not grow in the U.S. The jicama s skin, leaves, vines and flowers contain a natural insecticide called rotenone and can be toxic. Only the peeled root should be eaten. Jicama can be cooked or eaten raw. It stays crisp after cooking. Try it sliced with lime juice and chili powder. Jicama is an excellent source of vitamin C to fight infections and heal wounds. It s also a good source of fiber for healthy digestion. The University of Nevada, Reno is an EEO/AA institution. This material was funded by USDA s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program SNAP. SNAP provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Wash AND eat. IT S AS EASY AS THAT. They learn from watching you. Eat fruits and vegetables and the kids will, too. University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
DISCUSS FACTSTO QUICK FACTS QUICK FACTS WITH YOUR STUDENTS Kiwi are native to China but spread to New Zealand in the early 1900s. Kiwi is an excellent source of vitamin C for fighting infections and healing wounds and of vitamin K for blood clotting. Vitamin C is only found in plant foods. Kiwis are actually berries that grow on vines as much as 30 feet long. Kiwi skin is edible and a kiwi can be eaten like an apple. Like pineapple, kiwis contain an enzyme that can be used as a meat tenderizer. The University of Nevada, Reno is an EEO/AA institution. This material was funded by USDA s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program SNAP. SNAP provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
& Wash AND eat. IT S AS EASY AS THAT. They learn from watching you. Eat fruits and vegetables and the kids will, too. University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
DISCUSS FACTSTO QUICK FACTS QUICK FACTS WITH YOUR STUDENTS Lemons and limes are citrus fruits like oranges. They come from a usually thorny tree or shrub that grows in warm climates. Lemons originated in Northern India, while limes are originally from Malaysia. Lemon was added to the Crayola crayon box in 1949. Citrus fruits are high in vitamin C which fights infections and heals wounds. Lemons and limes are used worldwide as an exfoliating body scrub for the skin and to brighten nails. The University of Nevada, Reno is an EEO/AA institution. This material was funded by USDA s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program SNAP. SNAP provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.