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Which has the most Iron? Per 100g beef chicken spinach oats __ ___ ___ ___ Flaxseed 31g wheat 19% barley 19% Quinoa 25% Amaranth 41% corn 15%
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Which has the most Iron? Other Examples (per 100g) beef chicken spinach oats 13% __ ___ ____ Flaxseed 31g wheat 19% barley 19% Quinoa 25% Amaranth 41% corn 15%
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Which has the most Iron? Other Examples (per 100g) beef chicken spinach oats 13% 6% 15% 26% Flaxseed 31g wheat 19% barley 19% Quinoa 25% Amaranth 41% corn 15%
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Which has the most Iron? Other Examples (per 100g) wheat barley flax seed amaranth 19% 19% 31% 41% Flaxseed 31g wheat 19% barley 19% Quinoa 25% Amaranth 41% corn 15%
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Grains Grains
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Examples Oats Barley Flax seeds Quinoa Rye Corn Rice Buckwheat Legumes
Cereal grains and legumes
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Nutritional Value Nutrients found in high quantities in Grains Iron: Protein: Thiamin: Riboflavin:
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Nutritional Value Nutrients found in high quantities in Grains Iron: Needed by blood cells in order to transport oxygen to all of the cells in the body and carry carbon dioxide away Protein: Thiamin: Riboflavin:
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Nutritional Value Nutrients found in high quantities in Grains Iron: Needed by blood cells in order to transport oxygen to all of the cells in the body and carry carbon dioxide away Protein: Used as a building block for the body (formation of all tissue: muscle, nails, hair, cells) Thiamin: Riboflavin:
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Nutritional Value Nutrients found in high quantities in Grains Iron: Needed by blood cells in order to transport oxygen to all of the cells in the body and carry carbon dioxide away Protein: Used as a building block for the body (formation of all tissue: muscle, nails, hair, cells) Thiamin (vitamin B1): Energy and proper nervous system function Riboflavin:
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Nutritional Value Nutrients found in high quantities in Grains Iron: Needed by blood cells in order to transport oxygen to all of the cells in the body and carry carbon dioxide away Protein: Used as a building block for the body (formation of all tissue: muscle, nails, hair, cells) Thiamin (vitamin B1): Energy and proper nervous system function Riboflavin (vitamin B2): Tissue maintenance, Absorption of other nutrients
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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 sulforaphane
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Soil Requirements For Grains
Soil type: Well draining soil Sandy Loam soil pH: - Slightly acidic, Light: - Full sun Temperature: - Grown in early spring to fall
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Common Pests Grain pests: Fungal diseases (ergot)
Bacterial disease (Blight)
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Common Pests Grain pests: Rodents (rats and mice) Insects
Plants: grasshoppers, locusts - Grains: Beetles (borers, weevils) Locust swarms cost millions australia
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