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 flax seed amaranth Soybeans 19% 31% 41% _____

Which has the most Iron? Other Examples (per 100g) wheat flax seed amaranth Soybeans 19% 31% 41% 87%

Grains Legumes

Examples Beans – Kidney – Pinto – Black – Navy – Lima – Garbanzo – Blackeye – Adzuki Peas Lentils Soy

Nutritional Value Nutrients found in high quantities in Grains Iron: Protein: Thiamin: Riboflavin:

Nutritional Value Nutrients found in high quantities in Grains Iron: transport oxygen to all of the cells and carry carbon dioxide away Protein: Magnesium: Vitamin B6:

Nutritional Value Nutrients found in high quantities in Grains Iron: transport oxygen to all of the cells and carry carbon dioxide away Protein: building block for formation of all tissue Magnesium: Vitamin B6:

Nutritional Value Nutrients found in high quantities in Grains Iron: transport oxygen to all of the cells and carry carbon dioxide away Protein: building block for formation of all tissue Magnesium: Help enzyme function (300 different enzymes need magnesium) Vitamin B6:

Nutritional Value Nutrients found in high quantities in legumes Iron: transport oxygen to all of the cells and carry carbon dioxide away Protein: building block for formation of all tissue Magnesium: Help enzyme function (300 different enzymes need magnesium) Vitamin B6: Used to make neurotransmitters, hemoglobin (in red blood cells, used to carry oxygen)

Health Benefits of Legumes -Lowers the risk of heart disease -Lowers cholesterol -Lowers risk of diabetes -Bean consumption is a predictor of longevity -Protects against loss of bone

Legumes and Bacteria Root Nodules: Round growths found on plant roots of legumes. Nitrogen fixing bacteria:

Legumes and Bacteria Root Nodules: Round growths found on plant roots of legumes. Nitrogen fixing bacteria: Bacteria that can pull nitrogen out of the air and turn it into plant food

Legumes and Bacteria Legumes create root nodules which act as safe houses for nitrogen fixing bacteria to live. In return these bacteria produce food for the plant Root Nodules: Round growths found on plant roots of legumes. Nitrogen fixing bacteria: Bacteria that can pull nitrogen out of the air and turn it into plant food

Soil Requirements For Legume Soil type: -Well draining soil -Soil may be low in nitrogen because legumes contain nitrogen fixing bacteria in their roots pH: - Close to neutral, 5.8 – 7.0 (too acidic = kills beneficial bacteria) Light: - Full sun Temperature: - Grown in early spring to fall

Common Pests Grain pests: -Aphids -Beetles -Fungal diseases -Bacterial disease

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