Which has the most Iron?

Per 100g

beef chicken spinach oats __ ___ ___ ___

Which has the most Iron?

Other Examples (per 100g)

beef chicken spinach oats 13% __ ___ ____

Which has the most Iron?

Other Examples (per 100g)

beef chicken spinach oats 13% 6% 15% 26%

Which has the most Iron?

Other Examples (per 100g)

wheat barley flax seed amaranth 19% 19% 31% 41%

GrainsGrains

Examples

• Oats• Barley• Flax seeds• Quinoa• Rye• Corn • Rice• Buckwheat• Legumes

Nutritional Value

Nutrients found in high quantities in GrainsIron:

Protein:

Thiamin:

Riboflavin:

Nutritional Value

Nutrients found in high quantities in GrainsIron: Needed by blood cells in order to transport oxygen to all of the cells in the body and carry carbon dioxide awayProtein:

Thiamin:

Riboflavin:

Nutritional Value

Nutrients found in high quantities in GrainsIron: Needed by blood cells in order to transport oxygen to all of the cells in the body and carry carbon dioxide awayProtein: Used as a building block for the body (formation of all tissue: muscle, nails, hair, cells)Thiamin:

Riboflavin:

Nutritional Value

Nutrients found in high quantities in GrainsIron: Needed by blood cells in order to transport oxygen to all of the cells in the body and carry carbon dioxide awayProtein: Used as a building block for the body (formation of all tissue: muscle, nails, hair, cells)Thiamin (vitamin B1): Energy and proper nervous system functionRiboflavin:

Nutritional Value

Nutrients found in high quantities in GrainsIron: Needed by blood cells in order to transport oxygen to all of the cells in the body and carry carbon dioxide awayProtein: Used as a building block for the body (formation of all tissue: muscle, nails, hair, cells)Thiamin (vitamin B1): Energy and proper nervous system functionRiboflavin (vitamin B2): Tissue maintenance, Absorption of other nutrients

Health Benefits of Whole Grains

- Lowers the risk of heart disease (In some cases may lower blood pressure as effectively as medication)

- The fiber in grains prevents the absorption of cholesterol in fatty foods

- Lowers risk of diabetes - Blocks the effects of some toxic chemicals

Soil Requirements For Grains

Soil type:- Well draining soil- Sandy Loam soilpH:- Slightly acidic, 5.8 - 6.8Light:- Full sunTemperature:- Grown in early spring to fall

Common PestsGrain pests:- Fungal diseases (ergot)- Bacterial disease (Blight)

Common PestsGrain pests:- Rodents (rats and mice)Insects- Plants: grasshoppers, locusts - Grains: Beetles (borers, weevils)

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