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Chicken
Profile: Chicken production is B.C.’s second largest land-based agriculture industry. About: Chicken has always been a nutritious choice for your family, but with advancements in chicken farming, chicken is even more nutritious than it was 20 years ago. When you eat chicken, you are not only getting an excellent low-fat source of protein, niacin, and…
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Pears
Profile: Pears are grown in the Okanagan, Similkameen region, and Kootenay Valley. Pears grow best on heavy soils, which limits the areas that they can be grown. About: Pears are one of the very few fruits that do not ripen on the tree but need time for the sugars to develop off the branch. When…
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Beef
Profile: B.C. beef is a single ingredient and naturally nutrient-dense protein food. About: B.C. ranching takes place primarily in the Interior where ranches focus on raising high-quality cattle. Earing B.C. beef is environmentally sustainable. Ranchers and farmers are conscientious stewards of the land, and they work to adopt practices that support the environment. Did you…
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Carrots
Profile: Carrots are commercially grown in the Okanagan Valley, Lower Mainland, and on Vancouver Island. About: Carrots are a root vegetable that come in many shapes and sized. Carrots are high in vitamin C and K, potassium, and fibre. Most Common Varieties: Did you know?
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Halibut – Pacific
Profile: Native to B.C., Pacific Halibut is a large, flatfish species, regularly weighing in at over 150 lbs. About: Pacific Halibut is an excellent source of high-quality protein and minerals, and is low in sodium, fat, and calories. Did you know?
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Crab – Dungeness
Profile: Caught along the coast of B.C., Dungeness Crab is an iconic West Coast seafood that is enjoyed year-round. About: Dungeness Crab is known for its sweet, buttery taste. It’s an excellent source of high-quality protein and is rich in zinc, magnesium, and Omega 3. Did you know?
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Tomatoes
Profile: A tomato is technically a fruit, but is generally eaten and prepared like a vegetable. Usually red when mature, tomatoes can come in a variety of colours including yellow, orange, green, and purple. About: The growing season in B.C. is short, with cool rainy days and frosty evenings beginning in the early fall. Some…
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Corn
Profile: Sweet corn is grown commercially in the Okanagan Valley, the Lower Mainland and on Vancouver Island. About: Corn is best eaten the day it’s purchase, which is why much of it is sold at roadside stands and farmers’ markets. After harvest, sweet corn sugar quickly converts to starch. Did you know?
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Salmon
Profile: Wild B.C. salmon’s life cycle and migration patterns create five distinct salmon species that are enjoyed by British Columbians and consumers all around the world. Farmed salmon produced in B.C. are available year-round. About: Salmon is a delicious source of high-quality protein and fat that can be enjoyed in many flavor combinations, cooking methods,…
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Eggs
Get Crackin’! Eggs are a nutritional powerhouse. They’re an affordable protein and can be enjoyed with any meal of the day! About: One large egg contains 6.5 grams of the highest quality protein. Eggs contain all 9 essential amino acids and 14 key nutrients. Most Common Varieties: Did you know?