Welcome to our series featuring Food Holidays: October 25th, 2022. Today is National Greasy Food Day. Not even knowing what today was I’ve already have had Greasy Food twice today. As I had a Hamburger from McDonald’s and a Cheeseburger from Griff’s. Have you have fried Foods today?
National Greasy Foods Day
National Greasy Foods Day is the feel good holiday that comes every October 25th. It’s State Fair Season: time to fire up the frying Oil, chop Potatoes, and break out the napkins. On October 25th, you don’t have to feel guilty about eating greasy foods, because you’re are actually encouraged to!
History of National Greasy Foods Day
No one does greasy foods like the U.S.A. Greasy foods shouldn’t be eaten on a day to day basis, but it doesn’t hurt to indulge every once in a while.
From Southern cooking, to Soul food, to State Fair favorites, greasy foods hold a special place in our hearts. When eaten excessively, our Arteries.
These addictive fan favorites are made greasy by the amount of Oil, Butter, or fat clinging to the food even after the cooking process.
Though our cheaper and more affordable foods today tend to be coated in greasy goodness, this wasn’t always the case. In the mid 1800s, Meat was an expensive luxury, getting a fatty piece of anything was rare.
At this time, people mostly cooked their Meats in a Stew in order to preserve whatever fats they could. If spit-roasted, they used foods like Yorkshire Puddings to place beneath the Roast so no fats would go to waste.
Without a fat, it’s difficult for your body to absorb Vitamins A, D, E, and K, and a diet without fats can leave the body feeling hungry even after a meal.
Greasy foods are actually good for you in moderation. Switching out Butters for healthy Oils is a good way to ensure you’re still getting the fat you need to keep your body functioning, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up Pizza permanently. Eating greasy foods in moderation doesn’t hurt, but it’s National Greasy Foods Day! You can go back to mindful eating tomorrow.
National Greasy Foods Day Activities
- There are very few things in this world one can’t fry, and I dare you to try to find them. Get together with your family to see what creations you can make using a deep pot, cooking oil of your choice, and anything you want to batter up and fry. Have a competition to see who can make the best creation, or at the very least, award a “most creative” prize.
- Burger restaurants and diners aren’t known for the health benefits of their food. Head to your favorite local grease bucket and load up on Burgers, Fries, and anything else you choose. You’ll be supporting local businesses, too.
- For many, Pizza is a dish strictly reserved for take out, delivery, or in-restaurant dining. But the reality is it’s really not hard to make Pizza in your own oven. Pizza requires a few different ingredients and a little bit of time. With practice, you can start creating your own recipes to use on any day.
Why PEOPLE Love National Greasy Foods Day
- One of the perks of making and eating greasy food is that it’s simple to cook. Fries are chopped Potatoes, )il, and Seasonings you prefer. Bacon can be cooked in the oven, keeping the mess low, while fried foods only require one additional step. When food is delicious and easy to prepare, why not embrace it?
- While there is no specific evidence, Scientists believe our ancestors must have started cooking with Oil from Animal fats around the same time they started experimenting with fire, around 250,000 years ago. That’s a lot of time to perfect Fried Chicken recipe.
- While fatty foods certainly wouldn’t make your doctor’s list of recommended eats, for a single day, you can indulge guilt-free on whatever greasy food you like best. Remember it’s for a single day, and don’t make a habit out of it. Or your doctor will become upset with you.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
