National Oatmeal Day — 29 October

What is National Oatmeal Day

National Oatmeal Day comes around annually on October 29, celebrating one of the world’s most versatile, familiar foods. But how many of us know more than that? How many ways are there to prepare it? With all the way to eat and use oatmeal, it’s no wonder we had to dedicate a whole day to it!

History of National Oatmeal Day

Oatmeal, while praised today by nutritionists and health gurus, comes from very humble beginnings. The last of the cereal grains to be domesticated by western society 3,000 year ago, the oats for oatmeal came from weeds that grew in fields prepared for other crops. Ancient Romans saw oats as an unfortunate and diseased wheat and used them as cheap horse food. They scoffed in disgust at societies who ate oats in their meals, such as the Germanic tribes who conquered the West Roman Empire as well as the Scottish whom the Romans were never able to conquer. Huh, almost sounds like the Romans should have eaten their oats after all. Though oats are still used in horse food today, there is a portion set aside specifically for human consumption. And for good reason! The fiber within oats is more soluble than any other grain. Soluble fiber dissolves in water and turns into a thick, viscous gel, which moves slowly through the body. This means it keeps you full for long periods of time. Soluble fiber also slows down the body’s process of glucose absorption and inhibits re-absorption of bile into the system, meaning you avoid sugar highs and lows while your liver gets its needed cholesterol from your blood. So apparently, eating oatmeal makes you stronger than a Roman. Who knew?

National Oatmeal Day Related HolidaysNational Green Juice Day If you’re a health junkie, or like many of us have had sporadic health kicks, then you’ve definitely consumed a green juice at least once in your life. Loaded with veggies, and some fruits for sugar, these drinks are guaranteed to give you the energy you need for your work out, morning hike, or even just your 8am meeting. Celebrate their healthy goodness on National Green Juice Day which falls annually on January 24.  National Cereal DayA healthy and easy meal, cereal has been in our lives from childhood till now. A bowl of cereal accompanied by milk has been a breakfast staple for years, and with all of the different options it comes it, we’re not getting tired of it any time soon. Have yourself a bowl of your favorite cereal on March 7 to celebrate National Cereal Day! National Avocado DayGuacamole, California rolls, and toast, avocado has gained popularity within these past few years as being a versatile fruit that can be eaten at any time of day. National Avocado Day falls on July 31, right on time to throw it on the grill or on top of your summer burgers!  

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