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Orange/Yellow fruits and vegetables are rich in beta-carotene,
vitamin A, and vitamin C. Beta-carotene and vitamin A are essential
for healthy vision and skin and bone health, while vitamin C can
improve immune system function.

Green fruits and vegetables are excellent sources of vitamin K, folic
acid, potassium, as well as antioxidants lutein and phytochemicals.
Green fruits and vegetables support eye health, have anti-cancer
properties, and help reduce the risk of birth defects.

Blue/Purple fruits and vegetables are colored by natural plant
pigments call anthocyanins, which are powerful antioxidants.
Anthocyanins protect cells from damage and may help reduce
the risk of cancer, stroke, and heart disease. Blue/purple fruits and
vegetables also support memory and healthy aging.

White fruits and vegetables, while they may not be bright in
color, are packed with health-promoting flavonoids. Flavonoids
are antioxidants which may help to lower cholesterol levels and
reduce the risk of heart disease and some cancers.

Items on the approved list which have an asterisk (*) beside
them are technically considered “fruits.” Botanically speaking,
these items are considered fruits because they are seed-bearing
and develop from a flowering plant. Examples include beans,
bell peppers, cucumbers, eggplant, peas, pumpkin, squash and
tomatoes.

If you find that the vegetables that you would like to plant
do NOT appear on the District’s approved list, please email
GardenCollaborationTeam@palmbeachschools.org for guidance
and approval.

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