We celebrate National Nut Day each year on October 22. This is NOT a story about squirrels, or about your nutty neighbor. It is a food holiday about a healthy and nutritious snack.
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How Did This Holiday Begin?
National Nut Day was begun in 2015 by the UK-based Liberation Foods Company, a collective of small nut farmers around the world. The company started this holiday as a way to encourage a healthy eating lifestyle.
Benefits of Nuts
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Many kinds of nuts have been proven beneficial. Almonds, pecans and walnuts are at the top of the list of healthiest nuts you can eat. Check out this link for the various benefits of almonds, walnuts, cashews, pistachios, peanuts, hazelnuts, Brazil nuts, and pecans. It is nice to know that something that tastes so good, and comes in so many varieties, is also good FOR you.
Fun Facts About Nuts
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- The oldest nut is the Walnut
- The rarest nut is the Macademia
- The world’s most favorite nut is the Almond
- The nut which is in danger of becoming extinct is the Brazil Nut (as the Brazil Nut Tree is on the threatened species list due to deforestation)
- The softest nut is the Cashew
- The nut NOT a nut is the Peanut (it is actually a legume)
Other Nut Days We Celebrate
February 26 - National Pistachio Day
April 14 - National Pecan Day
May 17 - National Walnut Day
August 3 - National Grab Some Nuts Day
September 13 - National Peanut Day
November 23 - National Cashew Day
Related Reviews Featuring Nuts
National Pecan Day Review by Wednesday Elf
A Very Nutty Christmas Movie Review by Sylvestermouse
Honey Walnut Drops Cookie Recipe Review by Wednesday Elf
Summary
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So, this is where I ask you ~ what is your favorite NUT? Be sure and stock up on it - or grab a bowl of mixed nuts if you cannot decide on a favorite - and enjoy a healthy snack as you celebrate National Nut Day on October 22.
*National Nut Day is a Holiday Review written by Wednesday Elf
