Can you name a food that can be used in smoothies, cereals, and coffee? If you were thinking milk, you are right! This nutritious beverage is celebrated all month long for National Dairy Month. National Dairy Month began in 1939 as a way to encourage families to drink more milk. Grocers across the nation…
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Mindful Eating During A Pandemic (4 tips to use now!)
For the last year, the world has been turned upside down and everyone’s daily lives have been interrupted. From “commuting” to work to social events, there is no normal anymore. Every aspect of life has been disrupted, which includes eating. Scientists have studied the impact that the pandemic has had on eating habits. They…
Break Out the Grill for Happy National Hamburger Day
Memorial Day weekend is upon us which means that it is the start of grilling season. What better way to kick off the unofficial beginning of summer than with a nice juicy hamburger? Celebrate this barbeque favorite on May 28th for National Hamburger Day. Clean off your grills and great ready for some delicious hamburgers….
Just Throw It In The Bag: It’s National Brown Bag It Day!
On May 25th, it’s all about throwing it back to an old school tradition, the classic “brown bag” lunch. It’s National Brown Bag It Day! On this “retro” day, it’s a reminder for everyone to skip the restaurant or cafeteria lunch for the day and pack your own lunch from home. 3 Benefits to…
Grab Your Friends- It’s a Pizza Party!
Did you know that 350 slices of pizza are eaten each second in the United States? That should come as no surprise considering pizza is one of America’s favorite foods! Celebrate this delicious crowd-pleasing food on May 21st for National Pizza Party Day (and it’s my birthday, so another reason to celebrate!) This fun…
Celebrate National Salad Month with Something Tasty!
In many cultures, it’s customary to begin a meal with a salad. From Greek to Caesar, there is an abundance of salads to choose from. Grab a wooden bowl, tongs, and toss together your favorite mixed greens for National Salad Month this May. Salads can be a prelude to a meal or a meal…
Put Yourself First This Mother’s Day by Honoring Your Health
Mother’s Day is May 9th this year, but it is also the beginning of National Women’s Health Week! What better way to honor a mother, sister, aunt, or friend than by committing to getting healthier together. This is a great opportunity to join together and make your health a top priority. Now more than ever…
This May Let’s Eat the Mediterranean Way!
Are you getting sick and tired of the same old meals you’ve been preparing at home? Switch it up this May and eat the Mediterranean way! The entire month of May celebrates National Mediterranean Diet Month. The aim is to highlight the vibrant and robust foods of the Mediterranean, the numerous health benefits of this particular…
Give Your Meals A Flavor Boost for National Herb Week
Did you know that sage can improve brain function and memory? That’s right, sage, along with many other herbs, is packed with tremendous health benefits. In addition to nutritional benefits, herbs play an important role in the culinary world by enhancing flavors and have been celebrated for their medicinal properties around the world. The…
3 Benefits of Eating Raisins
Raisins are often referred to as “nature’s candy” because of their inherent sweetness that comes from the crystallization of sugars during drying. Raisins have been enjoyed for thousands of years by many different cultures. Throwback a handful of these sweet treats and give them extra praise because today, April 30th is National Raisin Day! …
Benefits of Introducing Peanut Butter to Your Baby
Did you know that recently the guidelines of when to introduce your child to peanut butter have changed? The American Academy of Pediatrics now recommends introducing peanuts earlier in an infant’s life, especially those at a higher risk for food allergies, to reduce the risk of developing a peanut allergy. Those at the highest…
5 Fun and Delicious Picnic Ideas (and 4 Health Benefits of Eating Outside)
The weather is finally beginning to get nice, which means more time outdoors. There is something about eating outside that just elevates a meal and makes every food taste that much better. Celebrate the warm weather and delicious food for National Picnic Day today, April 23rd! The best part about a picnic is that…
Add Some Cloves to Your Meal: It’s National Garlic Day!
What’s a distinctly smelly vegetable, belongs to the lily family, and goes with just about any dish? If you guessed garlic, you’re right! Garlic is an extremely versatile ingredient with loads of nutritional benefits. What better way to celebrate this special, but stinky, vegetable than on National Garlic Day? On April 19th, grab your garlic and…
Move More by Tapping into How Movement Feels
Your exercise routine has probably looked a bit different over the past year. Due to shutdowns and quarantining, you may not be as active as you once were. That is why celebrating National Move More Month this April is more important now than ever. This means-get up, get out, and start moving, safely! The…
Crafting the Best Grilled Cheese
Grilled cheese became a staple of the American diet in the 1920s after the invention of sliced bread. Grilled cheese sandwiches have become so popular that almost every restaurant in America features one! Celebrate this gooey and delicious meal on April 12th for National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day. While the traditional grilled cheese is…
Get Nutty for National Pecan Day on April 14th
Did you know that the United States is the top pecan grower in the world? Celebrate this extra special nut that is the only nut native to North America for National Pecan Day on April 14th! There are many different varieties of pecans: Cape Fear, Moreland, Curtis, and Desirable, just to name a few….
National Public Health Week: Building Bridges to Better Health
Start the month of April off on a healthy foot! During the first full week of April, it’s all about creating a healthier nation during National Public Health Week, also known as NPHW. The mission of NPHW is to bring together communities across the country to recognize public health issues and highlight ways to improve the…
Tackle Your Irritable Bowel During IBS Awareness Month
Did you know that more than 12 percent of people in the United States have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)? IBS is a common gastrointestinal disorder affecting millions of individuals in the US and across the globe. If you suffer from IBS, you are not alone. That is why the month of April is IBS Awareness…
Celebrate National Food on a Stick Day! (Plus 3 Fun Recipes)
What’s delicious, convenient, and easy to eat-on-the go? If you guessed, kebabs, popsicles, or anything on a stick, you are right! This past Sunday, March 28th, marked the celebration of this diverse category of foods for National Something on a Stick Day! Many cultures around the world utilize sticks or skewers to serve food…
Celebrating Spinach (Plus 4 Tasty Recipes!)
Did you know that spinach is mostly water? Spinach is made up of about 91% water, which explains why cooked spinach “shrinks” so much. Cook up a bowl of this dark green vegetable on March 26th for National Spinach Day. You are probably familiar with the cartoon Popeye and his love for spinach. That…
