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ALT What a peach! - In North Carolina, peaches are in season from June to September. - At least 25 varieties of peaches are grown in North Carolina. - One large peach has just under 70 calories. Peaches are low in fat and free of cholesterol and sodium. They are a good source of fiber and vitamins A and C. #NCFarmtoSummer
ALT #NCFarmtoSummer – Keep bringing the farm to summer!
ALT Looking for free #NCSummerMeals for kids and teens? Text FOOD or COMIDA to 304-304. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
ALT ¿Está buscando #NCComidasDeVerano gratuitas para niños y adolescentes? - Envíe COMIDA al 304-304. Esta institución es un proveedor que brinda igualdad de oportunidades.
ALT Tomato – Vegetable or Fruit? - It’s both! Tomatoes are a fruit botanically and a vegetable in the nutrition and culinary world. - Tomatoes are cholesterol free and low in fat and sodium. One cup of raw tomatoes, sliced or diced, has around 30 calories. One cup of canned tomatoes has about 40 calories. - Tomatoes are an excellent source of vitamins A and C and a good source of potassium, vitamin K, and manganese. They are also rich in lycopene. #NCFarmtoSummer
ALT Alt text: #NCFarmtoSummer – Crunch – Taste and learn about NC grown produce.
ALT Potato in a Jar Step 1: First, fill a jar 2/3 with water – make sure there is enough water to cover a potato. Step 2: Next, stick toothpicks through the center of a whole or part of a potato. Step 3: Use the toothpicks to prop the potato in the jar. The bottom of the potato should be in water. Step 4: Then, put the jar in a sunny area – potatoes love sunlight! Replace the water if it looks cloudy. Step 5: Once there are both roots and leaves growing on your potato, remove the toothpicks and transplant your potato to a pot. #NCFarmtoSummer
ALT #NCFarmtoSummer - Post/share about farm to summer activities. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
ALT Looking for free #NCSummerMeals for kids and teens? Text FOOD or COMIDA to 304-304. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
ALT ¿Está buscando #NCComidasDeVerano gratuitas para niños y adolescentes? - Envíe COMIDA al 304-304. Esta institución es un proveedor que brinda igualdad de oportunidades.
ALT Super-charged Sweetpotatoes! - Sweetpotatoes are a root vegetable grown underground throughout the summer and harvested during the fall. Sweetpotatoes are available year-round in North Carolina. - Did you know all of the sweetpotato is edible, even the skin? Sweetpotatoes can be eaten fresh or cooked. - Sweetpotatoes can be orange, white, beige, yellow, pink, purple, violet or red in color. - North Carolina is the #1 producer of sweetpotatoes in the United States. Over 50 percent of U.S. grown sweetpotatoes are from North Carolina. - A medium sweetpotato has about 100 calories. Sweetpotatoes ae nutrient-rich. They contain beta-carotene, vitamins A and C, manganese, and fiber. They are cholesterol free and low in fat and sodium. #NCFarmtoSummer #NCFarmtoSchool
ALT #NCFarmtoSummer - Teach or learn about locally grown food and agriculture. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
ALT Grapes are great! - Grapes are fruits which grow on woody vines. - They come in blue-black, red and green. - The Scuppernong, a variety of Muscadine grape, is the official North Carolina State Fruit. - A cup of fresh red or green grapes has about 104 calories, 288 mg of potassium, and 100 IU of vitamin A. They are free of cholesterol and low in fat and sodium. #NCFarmtoSummer
ALT #NCFarmtoSummer - Serve delicious local food for meals and snacks. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
ALT Looking for free #NCSummerMeals for kids and teens? Text FOOD or COMIDA to 304-304. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
ALT ¿Está buscando #NCComidasDeVerano gratuitas para niños y adolescentes? - Envíe COMIDA al 304-304. Esta institución es un proveedor que brinda igualdad de oportunidades.
ALT Watermelon - Watermelon is a fruit that grows on a vine. - In the U.S., peak watermelon season is July-September. - Watermelons can have red, orange, or yellow flesh. Lycopene, a phytonutrient, gives watermelon its red color. - One cup has less than 50 calories and no cholesterol. - Watermelon is low in fat and sodium, an excellent source of vitamin C and a good source of vitamin A. #NCFarmtoSummer
ALT Looking for free #NCSummerMeals for kids and teens? Text FOOD or COMIDA to 304-304. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
ALT ¿Está buscando #NCComidasDeVerano gratuitas para niños y adolescentes? - Envíe COMIDA al 304-304. Esta institución es un proveedor que brinda igualdad de oportunidades.
ALT Did you know? - Blackberries are a native North American fruit. - In the U.S., they are in season June-September. - A blackberry is not really a berry. It is an aggregate fruit. - A cup of fresh blackberries has about 62 calories. They are an excellent source of vitamin C and fiber, free of cholesterol, and low in fat and sodium. - Blackberries are one of the top ten fruits with the highest antioxidant rating! #NCFarmtoSummer