PPT-Chef Lucy’s Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

Chef Lucys Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Baby Zucchini Zucchini is one of the easiest vegetables to cultivate in mild climates It is a favorite of home gardeners to grow Zucchini is in the squash family. Market & Consumer Information. August 2014. U.S. Fresh-Cut Produce Is An Estimated $27 Billion Market and Sales Are Increasing. U.S. Market Size:. U.S. retail* sales growing for fresh-cut fruit and vegetables. Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. CELERY. History of Celery. In the . 9th century B.C., . celery leaves were used by the Greeks as . laurels to decorate their renowned . athletes. Romans . used it as a . seasoning. SMSD. Mrs. Rohret. Fruits and Vegetables. Important source of dietary fiber and carbohydrates. They are rich in vitamins & minerals. Fruits & Veggies are:. Low in fat. low in calories. low in sodium. :. Fruits and Vegetables. Did You Know?. What is the fruit or vegetable consumed most by Americans?. Some common “vegetables” are actually fruits. How many can you name?. Which fruit typically contains more than 200 seeds?. The fresher the better. Introduction. To expand the business by buying new land. To add more transport . To improve our current technology. Company profile. Buddy Fruits is . a wholesale distributor of the highest quality fresh fruits and vegetables available. . FACS Standards 8.5.1, 8.5.2, 8.5.3, 8.5.4, 8.5.5, 8.5.6, 8.5.7. Kowtaluk, Helen and Orphanos Kopan, Alice. . Food For Today. . McGraw Hill-Glencoe. 2004.. Effects of cooking on vegetables and fruits. Chapter 10. Balanced Menus. Learning Objectives. Explain what a balanced meal is in terms of nutrient content and eight ways to evaluate balanced menu items.. Describe appropriate ingredients, preparation/cooking methods, and several menu items including presentation ideas for each section of the menu: appetizers, . Did You Know?. What is the fruit or vegetable consumed most by Americans?. Some common “vegetables” are actually fruits. How many can you name?. Which fruit typically contains more than 200 seeds?. Did You Know?. What is the fruit or vegetable consumed most by Americans?. Some common “vegetables” are actually fruits. How many can you name?. Which fruit typically contains more than 200 seeds?. PLUOTS. What Is a . PLUOT. ?. Created in 1989, the . strangely named . PLUOT. . is a . combination . of the . PLUM. . and the . APRICOT. . The . actual ratio works out at about . 50. % plum and . 50. Why should we eat FRUIT? . Fruits are high in:. Vitamins . A & C. Fiber. Carbohydrates. Potassium. Fruits are low in:. Fat. Calories. Sodium. Some fruits also contain folic acid, . magnesium, iron, etc.. Why should we eat FRUIT? . Fruits are high in:. Vitamins . A & C. Fiber. Carbohydrates. Potassium. Fruits are low in:. Fat. Calories. Sodium. Some fruits also contain folic acid, . magnesium, iron, etc.. All images are available on . www.google.com. with a Creative Commons 0 License.. Why should we eat FRUIT? . Fruits are high in:. Vitamins A & C. Fiber. Carbohydrates. Potassium. Fruits are low in:. To discuss the nutritive and dietetic value of fruit . To explain how vegetables are graded within the EU . To compile a set of guidelines to follow when buying, storing and preparing fruit in order to retain maximum nourishment.