Origins of National Nut Day
National Nut Day was founded by the Liberation Food Companyas a way to promote healthy living. It began by benefiting small farmers and nut gatherers. National Nut Day is celebrated every year on October 22. This is an unofficial food holiday and some nuts used in the celebration include almonds, walnuts, cashews, pecans, pistachios and a variety of other popular nuts. There is no historical background for this special day honoring nuts. This day is recognized because of the health benefits gained from eating nuts.
Nuts are really high in protein and low in carbohydrates which makes them the perfect snack for anyone at anytime. The history of nuts vary by each species of nut. Americans consume about 600 million pounds of peanuts every year. The history of peanuts date back to the 1800s.
National Nut Day celebrationsoften include family entertainment and activities that teach the history of certain nuts and kids are treated to healthy snacks containing nuts. This unofficial holiday is celebrated by nut lovers all over the nation. Eating nuts can reduce hypertension and reduce the risk of heart disease. Nuts also contain an excellent amount of fiber.Peanutsare not really considered to be nuts because they belong to the bean family. Nut trees like to grow in warm environments. Hazelnuts date back to 2838 BC.
Most nuts are native to the Southern Hemisphere. Cashews are not sold in the shell because the shell contains the same substance that is found in poison ivy. Brazil nuts are harvested from the Amazon Jungle. In the United States, a variety of nuts are usually served at special occasions, holiday parties, birthday parties and other gatherings. Some nuts can be really expensive when they are out of season. You can get nuts at a much cheaper price at a farmer's market. Nuts sold locally will often be cheaper in price. Many nuts are imported to the United States from other countries. Imported nuts come at a higher price than those being sold locally.
Nut can be enjoyed by children and adults. Nuts can be prepared in a variety of ways like boiled, roasted and even fried. They make healthful additions to desserts, breads and ice cream. Some people prefer to eat them plain or salted. Candied nuts are really delicious and sweet.
You should check with your healthcare provider about adding nuts to your diet plan. By adding nuts to a healthy diet, you can greatly improve your health. A variety of recipes are available that include nuts. You and your family should celebrate National Nut Day this October 22 as it will not only be a fun experience, but also an educational one. You will find that nuts will be on sale as it gets closer to the holiday. Nuts not only play a very important role as a snack for you, but they are also popular for birds, squirrels and other wildlife who depend on them for survival.
