I thought I would share another Holiday which falls on October 24th. It is National Food Day which reminds us to eat less junk food and to fin healthier food options not only for ourselves but our friends and families.
National Food Day was also created to help eradicate hunger. If your #Homeschooling your children today have them study nutrition. Let them create there favorite fast food meal only they have to make the meal healthy. Then let them volunteer at a Food Banks and teach them how to raise money for the orgainization.
National Food Day falls on October 24 each year. National Food Day is celebrated for the first time in 1975, the holiday was created by the Center for Science and Public Interest (CSPI) and was supposed to be similar to Earth Day.
National Food Day toasts nutritious and healthy food, and focuses on educating people on healthy eating, good farming methods, and safe food production. National Food Day also reminds us of the strides we’ve made in living more healthy lives and growing food in viable, responsible ways.
In 1971, a microbiologist, a meteorologist, a chemist, and two scientists from Ralph Nader’s Center for the Study of Responsive Law founded the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI). CSPI was formed as a non-profit organization that monitored food safety standards and advocated for safer foods.
In the early days, CSPI focused on environmental protection and renewable sources of energy. Later on, when two of the founders left the organization, it turned its focus to food and Alcohol safety. Over the years, CSPI changed the dynamics of nutrition and food safety worldwide.
CSPI encouraged healthy foods in restaurants and made sure that the restaurants followed guidelines issued by the Food and Drug Administration. CSPI played a major role in bringing up the matter of high amounts of saturated fats found in Popcorn in cinemas. CSPI was also the organization that led the campaigns against trans fats found in fast foods.
One of the most well-known campaigns led by the CSPI was National Food Day which was created to raise awareness about nutrition and food safety, and also as a step towards eradicating hunger. Ensuring that antibiotics used on farm animals are regulated was also one of the goals of creating National Food Day. Clearer food labeling was also an emphasis.
In Canada, Food Day is more of a culinary celebration that originated from the celebration of “The World’s Longest BBQ”. The main intention of creating National Food Day was however to encourage people to eat healthier, whole foods including Vegetables, whole grain, and protein-rich food instead of processed food and drinks. Campaigns and events are organized mostly in New York, Washington D.C., and also in thousands of schools in the nation.
How To Celebrate National Food Day
- There is no, better way to celebrate National Food Day than eating healthy food? Cut out the Sugar and processed fast food and eat whole Vegetables, Fruits, and Beat. You can also encourage your family members to do the same.
- There are many who don’t know the importance of National Food Day. Create a Social Media post describing the importance of eating healthy and also the significance of National Food Day. You could use the hashtag #NationalFoodDay.
- Expand your knowledge on food safety, nutrition, and healthy farming practices. You could attend events, workshops, and discussions in your community center, or do your research online.
Facts About Healthy Organic Foods
- Crops that are grown organically are shown to contain 30% fewer nitrates, which causes nitrate leaching into the water table to be 40% less.
- Organic foods are said to have significantly greater nutrient content compared to non-organic foods.
- Less pollution, less water consumption, and reduced soil erosion are some benefits of organic farming practices.
- Genetically Modified Organisms (G.M.O.’s) are prohibited in organic foods.
- Organic Milk is said to be one of the fastest-growing industries in the world market.
Why People Love National Food Day
- People often ignore the importance of eating healthy. Fast foods are replacing traditional home-cooked foods because fast food is easy to buy. Due to convenience, we forget the long-term effects eating fast food has on our bodies. National Food Day is a reminder to eat healthy, whole foods.
- There are millions around the world who are starving. National Fast Food Day reminds us of the importance of food and to be grateful for the food we have on the table. National Fast Food Day also reminds us to donate to charity organizations that provide food to the underprivileged, if we are able.
- National Fast Food Day can be used to make people realize the importance of healthy foods. National Food Day can be used to further raise awareness among people to switch to healthier food choices. Many events and workshops are organized that teach the public about sustainable farming practices and the importance of food safety.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
