The Healthy Vegan Kitchen

4^th week of October is National Chicken Soup for the Soul Week - try an Udon Miso Soup instead

October 22^nd is National Nut Day - 1/4 of a cup of nuts a day keeps you healthy and strong.  Good fats, protein, vitamins, and so many to choose from!

October 23^rd is National Boston Cream Pie Day - again, sub tofu and its much better for you

October 23^rd is National Canning Day - my mil is canning tomatoes from the plenty of her garden.

October 23^rd National Banana Cream Pie Day - how about a banana tofu pie instead, much healthier

October 24^th is National Bologna Day - also, totally passing on this one.

October 24^th is Good & Plenty Day - got licorice?

October 25^th is National Greasy Foods Day - yeah, I’ll totally pass on this one, good-bye heartburn

October 26^th is Pumpkin Day - there are so many ways to eat a pumpkin!  I will post a pot pie soon!

October 26^th is Pretzel Day - YUM!  I love pretzels! 

October 26^th is Mince Meat Pie Day - I know there are people that like it, but I’ll pass

October 27^th is National Potato Day - potatoes are so versatile, try this potato salad from Veganomicon

October 28^th is National Chocolate Day - go for a dark/bittersweet chocolate & just a 2oz piece if you are going to celebrate.  Just remember that chocolate contains saturated fat, so go easy.

October 28^th is Wild Foods Day - get wilk & buy a fruit or vegetable from the produce department that you have never tried before.

October 29^th is National Oatmeal Day - YUM & extremely good for you, especially if you have high cholesterol.

October 30^th Buy a Doughnut Day - why not make your own instead!

October 30^th is National Candy Corn Day - Each piece has about 6 calories (& no fat).

October 31^st is National Candy Apple Day

October 31^st is Trick or Treat for UNICEF Day - UNICEF is a good organization, it’s worth your time to check it out.

2^nd week of October is American Beer Week

2^nd week of October is National Food Bank Week – If you have never volunteered at one, I highly recommend it. It is very rewarding work & bring a few friends along with you, it can be very fun.

2^nd week of October is National School Lunch Week - celebrate by bringing your own!

2^nd week of October is National Pasta Week

October 8^th is National Fluffernutter Day - whoo hoo for peanut butter & marshmallows

October 9^th is Moldy Cheese Day - eewwuu

October 9^th is Submarine-Hoagy-Hero-Grinder Day - I guess they couldn’t choose just one

October 9^th is National Dessert Day

October 10^th is National Angel Food Cake Day - low if fat, but full of sugar & egg whites

October 11^th is National Sausage Pizza Day

2^nd Tuesday of October is National Dessert Day

October 12^th is National Gumbo Day

October 13^th is National Yorkshire Pudding Day

October 13^th is the National Pumpkin Festival

October 14^th is National Chocolate-Covered Insects Day - anyone?

 1^st week of October is No Salt Week - go low sodium & be kind to your heart

1^st week of October is National Chili Week - check out this one

October 1^st is World Vegetarian Day - celebrate all month

October 1^st Pudding Season Begins - yummy!

October 1^st is Homemade Cookies Day - try these out

October 3^rd is National Caramel Custard Day

October 4^th is National Taco Day

October 4^th is National Vodka Day

October 4^th is Cinnamon Roll Day (Sweden) - try these ones, yummy!

October 5^th is National Apple Betty Day

October 6^th is National Noodle Day - make some pasta today

October 7^th is National Frappe Day

October is National Dessert Month - yummy, but don’t go overboard

October is Eat Better, Eat Healthier Month!

October is Eat Country Ham Month - please don’t, it just really isn’t good for you.

October is National Applejack Month - is this the cereal or the alchocolic beverage?

October is National Caramel Month

October is National Chili Month - check out my chili here

October is National Cookie Month - check out my Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cookies

October is National Pickled Peppers Month - yum

October is National Pizza Festival Month

October is National Pretzel Month - try making some yourself!

October is Vegetarian Awareness Month - try some meatless meals this month

October is International Microwave Month. Um, to be perfectly honest, we’re not exactly sure how to celebrate this one, or if anyone really should.

October is National Apple Month. Apples are low in calories, contain lots of vitamins, & are high in fiber. Eat them! Apples can potentially reduce the risk of heart disease & cancer & they taste GREAT!

October is National Popcorn Popping Month - try air popping your own, its a great low fat & low cal treat, avoid movie theatre popcorn which can contain over 1,000 calories per bag!

4^th week of September is National Wild Rice Week

September 22^nd is National Ice Cream Cone Day

September 22^nd is National White Chocolate Day

September 23^rd is National White Chocolate Day – Either they couldn’t make up their mind, or they just really like white chocolate.

September 24^th is National Cherries Jubilee Day. Cherries Jubilee is a fancy dessert made with liqueur.

September 25^th is Crab Meat Newburg Day - huh?

September 25^th is National Food Service Employees Day – be nice to them, they give you your food!

September 26^th is National Pancake Day

September 27^th is National Chocolate Milk Day - try some chocolate almond milk, its heavenly!

September 27^th is National Corned Beef Hash Day – shouldn’t this be in March?

September 28^th Strawberry Cream Pie Day

September 28^th is Drink Beer Day - hello!

September 29^th is National Coffee Day

September 30^th is National Hot Mulled Cider Day

September 15^th is National Linguini Day - yummy

September 16^th is National Guacamole Day - even yummier

September 17^th is National Apple Dumpling Day - not so exciting, not a big fan of apple desserts

September 18^th is National Cheeseburger Day - I’ll celebrate this one with a black bean burger, hold the cheese

September 18^th is National Play-Dough Day. - How fun!, just don’t eat it

September 19^th is National Butterscotch Pudding Day

September 20^th is National Rum Punch Day

September 21^st is International Banana Festival - awesome!  Bananas are so good for you and can be used in so many ways!

September 21^st is National Pecan Cookie Day

2^nd week of September is National Waffle Week - we actually had waffles this morning for breakfast.

2^nd week of September is Biscuit & Gravy Week

2^nd week of September is National Vegetarian Awareness Week - celebrate by going meat free today!

September 8^th is National Date Nut Bread Day

September 9^th is Weinerschnitzel Day & National Hot Dog Day - aren’t these basically the same thing?

September 10^th is TV Dinner Day - try one of Amy’s frozen dinners, they are a little healthier

September 11^th is National Hot Cross Bun Day

September 12^th is National Chocolate Milkshake Day

September 13^th is International Chocolate Day

September 13^th is National Peanut Day

September 13^th is Snack a Pickle Time - how random, yet cute - they are a great snack, low in fat and calories

September 14^th is National Cream Filled Donut Day

September 14^th is Eat a Hoagie Day

September is National Biscuit Month

September is National Chicken Month - Quorn or Boca anyone?!

September is National Cholesterol Education Month - its important to realize how much cholesterol is in things, especially things like cheese!  Best to cut them out, but always good to be aware.

September is National Honey Month - Yummy, try substituting agave nectar instead and give the bees a little break.

September is National Organic Harvest Month - Shop organic this month!

September is National Potato Month - one of the best foods out there for you.  It has been studied and proven that you can live off of just potatoes, and the participants didn’t get bored with their food either!  Try a little sweet potatoes too, they are great.

September is National Rice Month - Another awesome choice.  Try including some brown rice in your diet to get the full nutritional benefit.

September is Better Breakfast Month.  - I’m all for that!  Steel Cut Oats anyone!!

September is National Mushroom Month. About 700 varieties of mushrooms are known to have medicinal properties. Wow! 

September is National Papaya Month. Papayas are a rich source of antioxidant nutrients (such as carotenes, vitamin C & flavonoids), B vitamins (folate & pantothenic acid), minerals (potassium & magnesium) & fiber.  I actually prefer dried papayas. 

September 1^st is National Cherry Popover Day.  Some actual cherries would be better and less fattening

September 1^st Wine Season Begins - What are some of your favorites?

September 1^st Oyster Season Begins - okay, not celebrating that one.

September 2^nd is National Welsh Rarebit Day - Huh?

September 4^th is National Macadamia Nut Day - Yum, but be careful, they may be great for you, but they are full of fat!  Watch your quantities.

September 5^th is National Cheese Pizza Day - I think I’ll pass.  Now, a veggie pizza, I’d be all over that.

September 6^th is National Coffee Ice Cream Day - okay, passing again.  I just don’t like coffee, sorry.

September 7^th is National Acorn Squash Day - Definitely celebrating.  I LOVE acorn squash, hubby, not so much though.

Enjoy September!

August 29^th is More Herbs, Less Salt Day     

This is good advice for everyone, not just those watching their sodium. The less salt you eat, the less you need for something to taste salty. Its all about training your tastebuds.

August 29^th is Swiss Winegrowers Day     

Another one of those very specific day

August 29^th is Chop Suey Day       

Tasty!

August 29^th is Lemon Juice Day    

Okay, so you may prefer to drink some lemonade instead.

August 30^th is National Toasted Marshmallow Day    

I bet this sounds good if you like marshmallows. Someday I’ll try making my own and see if I like those better.

August 31^st is National Trail Mix Day    

I love trail mix!!!

August 31^st is Eat Outside Day    

Take a hike and pack a picnic, what a great way to spend an evening!

August 22^nd, is National Tooth Fairy Day  

Just a thought, but teeth make chewing things WAY easier.

August 23^rd is National Eat a Peach Day  

Yum, especially if you like fuzz. If not, give it a peel.

August 24^th is National Peach Pie Day      

If you still have some peaches left from yesterday, make a pie!

August 25^th is National Banana Split Day  

Enjoy, but don’t go overboard.

August 25^th is Whiskey Sour Day              

August 26^th is National Cherry Popsicle Day 

Sounds nice and refreshing.

August 27^th is National Pots de Crème Day   

Yum! A good sub would be to make some pudding and ganach and stir together!

August 27^th is Banana Lover’s Day                  

Bananas are so good for you, full of fiber and potassium

August 28^th National Cherry Turnover Day       

Who doesn’t like cherries, well, besides my mom who is allergic.