Welcome to our series sharing Food Holidays: October 1st, 2021. Take a look at the Holidays being celebrated today and let me know which one you most would like to celebrate and why.
David says he wouldn’t mind celebrating National Pumpkin Spice Day with Pumpkin Muffins which Charlie and I will pass on. and also World Vegetarian Day.
Nothing says Fall like Pumpkin-everything and what better way to ring in the month of October than with Pumpkin Spice? October 1st is National Pumpkin Spice Day, paying homage to the Seasoning that defines Fall.
What is Pumpkin Spice?
You won’t find Pumpkin Spice growing from a single Plant. Rather, it is a mixture of several Spices including Cinnamon, Ginger, Nutmeg, Allspice, and Cloves.
Traditionally, Pumpkin Spice is used in sweet recipes like Pumpkin Pie or Pancakes but it has started to catch traction in savory dishes and roasted Vegetables.
Ways to use Pumpkin Spice:
Yogurt Parfait: It’s that time of year to sub Pumpkin Puree for Berries in your Yogurt Parfaits. Top your protein- and calcium-rich, plain, non-fat Greek Yogurt with a dash of Pumpkin Spice for an easy Fall breakfast with staying power.
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie: With more strains of good-for-you Probiotic Bacteria than most Yogurts, the Fermented Milk product called Kefir is a great start to any day. Its tart flavor makes it a natural for pairing with sweet Fruits like Pumpkin or Berries.
Pumpkin Spice Latte: Pumpkin Spice characterizes the beverage that we all know and love. Traditionally Pumpkin Spice Latte is made with Espresso, Pumpkin Pie Spice, Steamed Milk and Whipped Cream.
Try this six-ingredient Pumpkin Spice Latte, made with Non-fat Milk. Not only does milk have 8 grams of Protein per cup, but it’s also loaded with eight other Vitamins and Minerals including Vitamin D, Calcium, and Potassium.
Soup: As we transition to warmer Weather, Soup is making its way back onto our menus. Upgrade your Winter Squash Soups with a dash of Pumpkin Spice.
This lactose-free Butternut Squash Soup is a delicious way for those suffering from a Lactose intolerance to enjoy the goodness of a dairy-based soup, without the Lactose.
World Vegetarian Day
Every year there are thousands of people making the move to a healthier, more Socially responsible way of living. These people care about the lives of Animals and they want the cruelty to come to an end, they want to live long healthy lives and avoid the perils of Heart Disease, and they want to have beautiful bodies sustained by living in tune with the Earth.
Who are these people? They’re vegetarians, and World Vegetarian Day celebrates their decision to eliminate Meat and Animal products from their diet and live a more conscientious life.
Lets learn about World Vegetarian Day
Did you know that roughly every one in ten people around the world is a Vegetarian? That figure often shocks people. It’s more than you would probably expect, right?
A lot of people are also surprised to learn the fact that India is the Country that has the lowest Meat consumption per capita around the globe.
On World Vegetarian Day, we celebrate all of the good things that are associated with being a Vegetarian. A good day to show people that you can still enjoy eating food by going Meat-free! It is not boring, and there are some amazing recipes out there.
Even if you are not a Vegetarian yourself, you can celebrate World Vegetarian Day. Why not go Vegetarian for this day and see how you manage?
From Veggie Burgers and Cheese Pizza to Tofu and Carrot Sticks; there are a lot of Meat-free delights that you can enjoy on this day. Plus, you never know, it may inspire you to have more Meat-free days in the future.
There are a number of different benefits that are associated with going Meat-free. Firstly, you have the benefits for your body. Vegetarian Diets tend to involve consuming a lot of the good stuff that you cannot typically find in Meat.
This includes a large number of Phytochemicals, Unsaturated Fat, Magnesium, Vitamins E and C, Folic Acid, and Fiber. This translates into a Healthier Weight, Lower Blood Pressure, reduced risk of Heart Disease, and Lower Cholesterol.
If that was not enough, going Veggie also offers a number of different benefits in terms of the environment. Not only does this spare Animals, but it conserves Fossil Fuel too.
For example, one calorie of Beef requires 78 calories of Fossil Fuel! This is something that a lot of people don’t realize. For Soybeans, only one Calorie of Fossil Fuel is needed for one calorie of Beef. This means that it is 780 percent more efficient when compared to the production of Meat.
History of World Vegetarian Day
World Vegetarian Day was established by the North American Vegetarian Society (NAVS) in 1977 to help promote the Vegetarian way of life, and educate people on the health and social benefits of making the move to eliminate Meat from their diets.
As Omnivores, humans are capable of surviving in complete health on a diet that contains no Animal Meat or products of any kind, but are there other benefits than merely a clean conscience?
The answer is an unequivocal yes. Vegetarian diets are significantly more healthy than diets that contain Animal products, especially when you are conscientious about your fat intake.
With a low-fat Vegetarian diet you can completely avoid any issues with Cardiovascular Disease, the leading cause of death in the United States alone.
Not only do Vegetarian Diets remove Animal Fat and Cholesterol from their diets (especially true for Vegans), but they consume more Fiber and Anti-oxidants, well known for their ability to fight Cancer! So profound is the effect of Vegetarianism on our health it has statistically been shown to add 13 healthy years to our lives.
Need more proof? Just look at Okinawa, where the people with the longest life-span in the world live. Guess what their diet primarily consists of?
How to celebrate World Vegetarian Day
Even if you have no desire to live a Vegetarian lifestyle every day, give yourself a chance to explore the world that is Vegetarian Cuisine on World Vegetarian Day.
Explore the health benefits and find out how delicious and healthy eating no Animal products can be by eliminating them from your diet.
Celebrating World Vegetarian Day can give you an opportunity to try out new restaurants and dishes, just stop in at your local Vegetarian restaurant or order off the Vegetarian menu at your favorite restaurant. Ask your friends to go with you and have a wonderful night out, without hurting Animals!
There are a number of ways that you can celebrate World Vegetarian Day as well. Aside from opting for a Meat-free day, you can enrich your knowledge and/or share your knowledge about the benefits of being a Vegetarian online.
Educate your friends, followers, and family members about the advantages of going Vegetarian. You will find a lot of resources about being Vegan. Especially on World Vegetarian Day, there are going to be a lot of infographics, videos, and pieces of content that are going to be going around. Why not share these with people you connect with online so that you can be part of this movement?
Another way to observe World Vegetarian Day is by shopping at your local Farmer’s Markets which have some of the most delicious and Fruits and Vegetables. With Fall in the air, you should have no trouble finding a good selection of Meat-free foods that appeal to your mood and your tastebuds.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
