National Nut Day is celebrated every October 22nd, which is today! This unofficial holiday celebrates all of the many nuts from all around the world. Most nuts are extremely nutritious and are packed with Omega-3 Fatty Acids, fiber and plant sterols, which means that most of the nuts consumed today are not only tasty but are a healthy addition to any diet. So pick your favorite nut up on this nutty holiday and not only enjoy a delicious snack but also a very nutritious one as well!
The History of National Nut Day
National Nut Day was created by the Liberation Foods Company in 2015 to celebrate and commemorate the nut. Initially, their holiday was used as a medium to tell the world about Fair Trade Nuts and the small nut producers which grow them. However, in the last few years, this holiday has spread all over the world and is celebrated by nut fans everywhere. And why shouldn’t nuts be celebrated? After all, they’ve been a part of the human diet for hundreds of thousands of years.
Nutty Facts About Nuts
- Cashew shells are toxic
- Peanuts aren’t nuts – they are legumes!
- Pistachios are actually the seed of a fruit
- Cashews are really fruits
- The Ancient Greeks treated coughs with Hazelnuts
- Hazelnuts are called Filberts, too
- Almonds have potential prebiotic properties
- 1 serving of Walnuts supplies 100% of your daily Omega-3 requirements
- 1 serving of Chestnuts supplies 20% of your vitamin C requirements
- Chocolate manufacturers buy 40% of the world’s almond supply
Celebrating National Nut Day
Probably the best way to celebrate National Nut Day is simply by picking up some of your favorite nuts and, you know, eating them. You can also hold a nut-themed party or perhaps give someone a gift of nuts. Another thing you can try is cooking or baking with your favorite nuts. (If you’re sharing your nut-filled creations, be sure to let everyone know ahead of time, just in case someone has a nut allergy.) If you use social media, then feel free to post pictures of your favorite nuts on Twitter and Facebook using the hashtag #NationalNutDay.
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