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Top Ten List Sarah and Allie


 * 1) One benefit of fresh and local food is that we know where the food comes from. We also know how far our food has traveled to get to us, so we know if it is truly fresh or not.
 * 2) Another benefit of fresh and local food is that fewer pesticides are used while growing the food. The pesticides can be harmful to humans, and by keeping them out of our diet we are keeping our bodies healthy.
 * 3) With fresh and local food, there are no hidden costs because the food item doesn't have to travel as far to get to you. Because there are no hidden costs, the price is normally cheaper.
 * 4) One example of a vitamin that we have used in various potato recipes is vitamin C. Vitamin C is good for you for many reasons. It helps transport oxygen to the various organs in your body, and it also keeps your body functioning properly. It also strengthens your bones.
 * 5) One mineral found in the carrots and peaches that we used this year was potassium. Potassium is good for you because it plays a role in transmitting nerve pulses. It also needed to maintain a normal heartbeat.
 * 6) Food impacts our environment negatively because a lot of the food that is becoming popular is unhealthy, and contains a lot of preservatives. As a result of that, many people are becoming obese and diabetic, and some people are dying. It impacts our society positively because food keeps people alive, and there are now healthy choices for people to choose. It also gives us the nutrition our bodies need to have in order to function.
 * 7) One way students like ourselves can change the food system in a positive way is to not buy or consume unhealthy and processed foods at school or restaurants. By not purchasing these items, the stores will not be making a profit off these items, and will no longer sell them.
 * 8) A second way students can change the food system is by purchasing locally grown foods and supporting local farms. The food grown locally is known to be healthier and better for your body.
 * 9) One thing some people might not know about Algonquin's gardens is that the food grown there is taken care of by the students of Algonquin and by various Girl Scout troops of Northborough and Southborough.
 * 10) Another thing people may not know about the garden at Algonquin is that the food in the garden is picked and used by the cooking students of Algonquin and some of the food goes to charity.