National Greasy Foods Day — 25 October

What is National Greasy Foods Day?

National Greasy Foods Day is the feel good holiday that comes every October 25. It’s state fair season: time to fire up the frying oil, chop the potatoes, and break out the napkins. On October 25, 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. Though these foods shouldn’t be eaten on a day to day basis, 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 and, when eaten excessively, our arteries.

These addictive fan favorites are made greasy by the amount of oil, butter, or fat clinging to them 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, since 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.

So 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 Related Holidays

National Buffet Day Throw on your stretchy pants, National Buffet Day is January 2! Endless choices and pairings to choose from with unlimited servings, all for one flat fee. Nothing beats the wonderment you experience at a buffet where your plate is made solely of all the foods you love and none of the fillers you usually have to agree to.

National Corn Dog Day Ready the batter, National Corn Dog Day is celebrated annually on March 16. It’s a hot dog covered in a sweet cornmeal breading on a stick! What’s not to love about this perfect, on the go, guilty pleasure? Skip the salad and choose the corndog. It’s fine, you’re being festive! 

National Deep Dish Pizza Day April 5 is National Deep Dish Pizza Day. New York may have their famous style slices, but there’s nothing quite like the Windy City’s deep dish. Invented in 1943 by Ike Sewell, the deep dish put Chicago pizza on the map. The only pizza you’re encouraged to use a fork and knife with, this greasy treat filled with sauce, toppings, and cheese will keep you coming back for more! 

Full List of Holidays in October