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Super Foods & Organic Food

Super Foods & Organic Food

What is a Super Food? A nutrient-rich food considered to be especially beneficial for

What is a Super Food? A nutrient-rich food considered to be especially beneficial for health and well being

Super Foods VS Non-Super Foods Kiwis Potato Chips Quinoa Cookies Blueberries Candy(Unless all natural

Super Foods VS Non-Super Foods Kiwis Potato Chips Quinoa Cookies Blueberries Candy(Unless all natural dark chocolate) Spinach Beans Nuts Ice Cream JUNK FOOD!!!!!

Organic Foods that are produced using methods of organic farming No use of synthetic

Organic Foods that are produced using methods of organic farming No use of synthetic fertilizers No use of synthetic pesticides

Organic Foods VS Conventional Foods Organic Apply natural fertilizers, such as manure, to feed

Organic Foods VS Conventional Foods Organic Apply natural fertilizers, such as manure, to feed soil and plants. Spray pesticides from natural sources; use beneficial insects and birds, mating disruption or traps to reduce pests and disease. Use environmentally-generated plant-killing compounds; rotate crops, till, hand weed or mulch to manage weeds. Give animals organic feed and allow them access to the outdoors. Use preventive measures — such as rotational grazing, a balanced diet and clean housing — to help minimize disease.

Organic Foods VS Conventional Foods Conventional Apply chemical fertilizers to promote plant growth Spray

Organic Foods VS Conventional Foods Conventional Apply chemical fertilizers to promote plant growth Spray synthetic insecticides to reduce pests and disease. Use synthetic herbicides to manage weeds. Give animals antibiotics and growth hormones

Foods You Should Always Eat Organic Apples Strawberries Grapes Celery Tomatoes Cucumbers Spinach Potatoes

Foods You Should Always Eat Organic Apples Strawberries Grapes Celery Tomatoes Cucumbers Spinach Potatoes Peaches Bell Peppers WHY? ? ? These foods have the highest pesticide loads. When grown conventionally these foods contain organophosphate insecticides which EWG characterizes as very or highly toxic.

Cost of Organic Food VS Conventional Food Organic Conventional 2% Milk (half gallon): $4.

Cost of Organic Food VS Conventional Food Organic Conventional 2% Milk (half gallon): $4. 09 2% Milk (half gallon): $2. 99 Cereal (12 -ounce box): $2. 59 (Toasted Oats Cereal) Cereal (12 -ounce box): $3. 19 (Cheerios) Eggs (1 dozen): $3. 47 Romaine Lettuce (1 head): $3. 54 Tomatoes(1 lb): $4. 05 Eggs (1 dozen): $1. 69 Romaine Lettuce (1 head): $1. 78 Tomatoes(1 lb): $2. 82

ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS Take out a piece of notebook paper Rip it in half, hamburger

ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS Take out a piece of notebook paper Rip it in half, hamburger bun style (wide way) Label one half Left and Label the other half Right When a picture of a food comes up on the screen Hold up one of your Labels guessing which side is ORGANIC. APPLY WHAT WE LEARNED IN CLASS.

Right apple is Organic

Right apple is Organic

Left Egg is Organic

Left Egg is Organic

Right Chicken is organic

Right Chicken is organic

Right Strawberry is organic

Right Strawberry is organic

Left Peach is organic

Left Peach is organic

Right Grapes are organic

Right Grapes are organic

Right Yellow Squash is Organic

Right Yellow Squash is Organic

Left Egg is Organic

Left Egg is Organic

Left Steak is Organic

Left Steak is Organic

Left Corn is Organic

Left Corn is Organic

Right Berry is Organic

Right Berry is Organic

Right Tomato is Organic

Right Tomato is Organic

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