Welcome to our series sharing Food Holidays: April 2022: National Salad Month. I wish this Holiday was happening next month when I go back on my diet because Salad is what I will be needing to eat. Finally after years of refusing to even try a Salad even Charlie will eat them with me now. Making my diet that much easier next month.
National Salad Month
May’s the perfect time to celebrate National Salad Month. Did you know the Association for Dressing and Sauces (naturally) created this event in 1992? We didn’t think so. National Salad Month encourages people to incorporate more salads into their daily food regimen. So this May, celebrate by turning over a new leaf. Now then — change your eating habits, get creative with your salads, and inspire others in your life to do the same.
NATIONAL SALAD MONTH ACTIVITIES
- National Salad Month is all about cleaning up your eating habits and incorporating a healthier food regimen. In May, take advantage of this holiday and ask family to join in on a little healthy competition. Whoever makes the healthiest changes during the month and has the most visible progress wins a prize.
- TPurchae Salad cookbooks, or browse Instagram or Pinterest for Salad inspiration. Or you could reach out to friends whose healthy habits you admire and ask if they have any Salad recipes to share with you.
- Who doesn’t love a Sunday Funday? But they’re typically filled with sugary drinks, Alcoholic beverages and unhealthy, fatty foods. In honor of National Salad Day, reach out to friends and let them know you want to change things up for Sundays in May by choosing healthier restaurants that offer Salad options.
5 SALAD FACTS
- A cartoon character Popeye once triggered strong Spinach sales when American growers in the 1930s saw a 33% increase in consumption. A certain Sailor named Popeye got the credit.
- Salty dressings generally season Spinach. Thus, the word Salad comes from “herba salta” which is Latin for “salted herbs.”
- Did you know California banned Caesar Salads in 1998 for a short time because they included a raw Egg in the Salad.
- Back in ancient times, Egyptians viewed Lettuce as an aphrodisiac, making Lettuce scared to Min, the God of Fertility
- Lettuce comes in second as the most popular fresh Vegetable in the States behind potatoes.
WHY PEOPLE LOVE NATIONAL SALAD MONTH
- Salad’s are good for you. Kale or Spinach is the base of your Salad, you’re already getting tons of health benefits. Any protein, additional Veggies, or healthy fats are bonuses. Even Cheese, or a fatty Salad Dressing, or Tortilla Chips are added to the Salads, you’re still bound to get valuable nutrients from whatever Veggies or protein may be hiding under that Cheese.
- Salads are known for being healthy, but they also make on-the-go meals a little easier. Chopping can be done the night before, and thanks to nifty, convenient Salad Containers that feature built-in Slad Dressing compartments, soggy leaves are a thing of the past.
- You don’t have to feel bad about indulging since Salads are typically a lighter meal choice than Chicken Wings. In fact, the more scoops of Salad you eat, the more Veggies and fiber you’ll consume.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
