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National Nutrition Month

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National Nutrition Month is an educational campaign focusing on the significance of physical fitness as well as eating nourishing meals. Taking charge of your health contributes to overall well-being; as well as losing weight or staying at your ideal weight, which reduces risks of chronic illness such as heart disease and diabetes.  

The campaign, originally “National Nutrition Week,” was first launched in 1973, with the theme “Invest in Yourself – Buy Nutrition.” The American Dietetic Association (ADA) was an early advocate in getting the message to the public organizing educational events held in schools and health care centers.

By the beginning of 1980, due to an intense increase in popularity, the House of Delegates expanded National Nutrition Week to National Nutrition month. ADA is now known as the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and, with more than 70,000 members, is the world’s largest organization of registered dietitian nutritionists and dietetic technicians. This year’s theme is “Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle,” focusing on exercising regularly and making the best food choices.

Nutrition For Dummies #NationalNutritionMonth
Nutrition For Dummies
Food For Health: Nutrition Principles For Optimal Metabolism #NationalNutritionMonth
Food For Health: Nutrition Principles For Optimal Metabolism

HISTORY

National Nutrition Month began in March 1973, and is an educational campaign focusing on the significance of physical fitness as well as eating nourishing meals. The campaign was immediately embraced by members of the American Dietetic Association as an effective way to promote messages about nutrition all over the country and world. Taking charge of your health contributes to overall well-being; as well as losing weight or staying at your ideal weight, which reduces risks of chronic illness such as heart disease and diabetes.

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HOW TO OBSERVE

Use #NationalNutritionMonth to post on social media. Spread the word about how you are boosting your nutrition this month! Eat healthy and get exercising… You’ll be glad you did!

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Momo & Nashi Keto Cheat Sheet Magnets Booklet – Keto Diet for Beginners & Dummies Kit – Magnetic Keto Food List Planning Tool Chart Weight Loss, Low Carb Ketogenic Meal Plan, Baking, Recipes Guide
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Dash diet Cookbook for beginners: The ultimate guide to managing blood pressure problems, with lots of low-sodium recipes and an 8-week meal plan.
The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook: 500 Vibrant, Kitchen-Tested Recipes for Living and Eating Well Every Day#NationalNutritionMonth
The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook: 500 Vibrant, Kitchen-Tested Recipes for Living and Eating Well Every Day
The Noom Kitchen: 100 Healthy, Delicious, Flexible Recipes for Every#NationalNutritionMonth
The Noom Kitchen: 100 Healthy, Delicious, Flexible Recipes for Every

NATIONAL HOUSEWIFE’S DAY

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National Housewife’s Day sets aside November 3rd to recognize the millions of hardworking housewives. The day honors the stay-at-home moms who take care of the children and the home. It’s a 24/7 job that sometimes does not get the thank you that is much deserved.

The term housewife is an old term stemming from the days when most families were supported by one income. The father worked, and the mother stayed home to take care of the house and the children. These days, usually both parents work outside the home. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, in 61 % of households with children, both parents work outside the home.   

The age of the children impacts how much a parent stays home. And it isn’t always the mother who stays home. Sometimes it’s the dad. So, househusbands are on the rise. Cheers to you, too! However, current statistics are difficult to find.

Even so, those who stay home and manage a household have a difficult task. Those who stay home are considered to be domestic engineers, managing budgets, children, and organizing the life of the house.

My mom was a housewife.  We were raised with her involvement and homemade dinner on the table every night.  She also devoted the time to homeschooling when it became obvious public education was failing my younger brother.  We even got home economics of running a house, balancing a checkbook, the value of a dollar and of course baking homemade bread and Christmas cookies.  

As I look around the world today I can see hoe lucky we were.  A two parent home that took the time and effort to ensure that we knew we are loved.  Who gave us the education, to become responsible adults.  Kudos to those who endeavor to do the same.  It is a really important job and anyone who tells you differently has obviously never done it.

HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL HOUSEWIFE’S DAY

On National Housewife Day, honor the housewife in your family or a housewife that you know. Use #NationalHousewifesDay to post on social media.

NATIONAL COOK A SWEET POTATO DAY

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Across the United States, National Cook A Sweet Potato Day on February 22nd celebrates a root vegetable packed with flavor and a bit of history, too. The sweet potato is eaten and loved, each day, by millions of people across the nation.

Either Central America or South America is thought to be the center of origin and domestication of sweet potatoes. In Central America, sweet potatoes were domesticated at least 5,000 years ago. Peruvian sweet potato remnants dating as far back as 8,000 BC have been found in South America. 

The sweet potato is an excellent source of vitamin A, which supports good vision, the immune system, and bone growth. Sweet potatoes are a good source of vitamin B-6, magnesium, and vitamin C.  It’s also great for the complexion.

The Sweet Potato Lover's Cookbook: More than 100 ways to enjoy one of the world's healthiest foods#CookASweetPotatoDay
The Sweet Potato Lover’s Cookbook: More than 100 ways to enjoy one of the world’s healthiest foods
The Sweet Potato Cookbook#CookASweetPotatoDay
The Sweet Potato Cookbook
Sweet Potato Love: 60 Recipes for Every Season#CookASweetPotatoDay
Sweet Potato Love: 60 Recipes for Every Season
Easy Sweet Potato and Yam Cookbook: 50 Delicious Sweet Potato and Yam Recipes#CookASweetPotatoDay
Easy Sweet Potato and Yam Cookbook: 50 Delicious Sweet Potato and Yam Recipes

While many Americans confuse the sweet potato with a yam, the two are different. A yam is a starchy tuber while the sweet potato is truly a sweet root vegetable. The sweet potato also comes in a variety of sizes and colors, including pale to bright orange, white and purple. High in fiber and low in fat and calories, this root vegetable is a healthful alternative to snack foods when prepared without added butter, sugar or salt.

Unlike other potatoes, sweet potatoes like long, hot growing seasons. This might explain why it is the state vegetable of North Carolina.  

When storing your sweet potatoes, keep them in a cool, dry place. However, don’t refrigerate them unless they’re cooked. Refrigeration will give them a bitter taste, ruining their sweet flavor. Cooks find numerous ways to experiment with sweet potatoes, too! 

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HOW TO OBSERVE #CookASweetPotatoDay

No matter how you cook a sweet potato, be sure to invite someone to share it with you. What’s your favorite meal of the day? Then make a sweet potato dish! Breakfast, lunch, supper or dessert call for sweet potatoes in some form. While you’re celebrating, share your favorite dishes with us. We even have a few for you to try:

Sweet Potato Pecan Pie
Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Sweet Potato Pineapple Casserole
Louisiana Sweet Potato PancakesSweet Potato Casserole with Crunchy Pecan ToppingSweet Potato Cake

Use #CookASweetPotatoDay to post on social media.

Sweet Potatoes (8 lb.)#CookASweetPotatoDay
Sweet Potatoes (8 lb.)
Japanese Purple Sweet Potato (1 LB)Excellent yields and flavor. Stores well.#CookASweetPotatoDay
Japanese Purple Sweet Potato (1 LB)Excellent yields and flavor. Stores well.
Jackson's Honest Sweet Potato Chips Made with Coconut Oil#CookASweetPotatoDay
Jackson’s Honest Sweet Potato Chips Made with Coconut Oil
RW GARCIA Organic Sweet Potato Crackers#CookASweetPotatoDay
RW GARCIA Organic Sweet Potato Crackers