National Nut Day 2022: History, significance and all you need to know
National Nut Day is celebrated on October 22 every year. The day serves as an opportunity to encourage people to consume nuts as snacks. It is interesting to note that nuts, high-fat and high-protein tree seeds, have been revealed to have notable health benefits for those with a history of heart disease. According to the Nutcracker Museum, nuts were a regular part of the human diet from as far back as almost 800,000 years ago. In this article, we will tell you about the history, significance, and other details of National Nut Day.
History
It is said that National Nut Day was created by Liberation Foods to encourage the public to choose healthier snack options. In 2015, National Nut Day appeared on Liberation Foods' website. Liberation Foods is the first UK-based Fairtrade nut and Community Interest Company that is owned by smallholder farmers around the world.
Timeline
In 1890, a St Louis doctor discovered that he could help his orthodontia patients by using peanut butter. In the late 1800s, nuts were originally grown in Queensland, Australia and were eventually brought to Hawaii. In 1900, there was a big demand for peanut products in the US. While there was an explosion of demand for peanut oil, peanut butter and roasted or salted peanuts, it was no longer seen as a nut only good enough to be eaten by the poor. In 1916, Planter's Peanuts launched a logo contest. The basic drawing for Mr Peanut was created by a 13-year-old boy who won $ 5.00.
How to celebrate National Nut Day?
National Nut Day can be celebrated in many ways. These include the following. Make your favourite nut butter. Give your coworkers a nutty treat. Read about the benefits of nuts and share them with friends and colleagues on social media.
List of different types of nuts
-Cashews
-Pistachios
-Pecans
-Almonds
-Macadamia Nuts -
Brazil Nuts
-Peanuts
-Walnuts
Interesting facts
According to nutcrackermuseum.com, there was recently an archaeological dig in Israel where researchers found evidence showing that nuts formed a major part of man's diet 780,000 years ago. It should be noted that chocolate companies buy 40 per cent of the world's almond supply. Almonds are rich in vitamin E, calcium, and protein.
History
It is said that National Nut Day was created by Liberation Foods to encourage the public to choose healthier snack options. In 2015, National Nut Day appeared on Liberation Foods' website. Liberation Foods is the first UK-based Fairtrade nut and Community Interest Company that is owned by smallholder farmers around the world.
Timeline
In 1890, a St Louis doctor discovered that he could help his orthodontia patients by using peanut butter. In the late 1800s, nuts were originally grown in Queensland, Australia and were eventually brought to Hawaii. In 1900, there was a big demand for peanut products in the US. While there was an explosion of demand for peanut oil, peanut butter and roasted or salted peanuts, it was no longer seen as a nut only good enough to be eaten by the poor. In 1916, Planter's Peanuts launched a logo contest. The basic drawing for Mr Peanut was created by a 13-year-old boy who won $ 5.00.
How to celebrate National Nut Day?
National Nut Day can be celebrated in many ways. These include the following. Make your favourite nut butter. Give your coworkers a nutty treat. Read about the benefits of nuts and share them with friends and colleagues on social media.
List of different types of nuts
-Cashews
-Pistachios
-Pecans
-Almonds
-Macadamia Nuts -
Brazil Nuts
-Peanuts
-Walnuts
Interesting facts
According to nutcrackermuseum.com, there was recently an archaeological dig in Israel where researchers found evidence showing that nuts formed a major part of man's diet 780,000 years ago. It should be noted that chocolate companies buy 40 per cent of the world's almond supply. Almonds are rich in vitamin E, calcium, and protein.
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