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Women's Health Care Month 
Older Americans Month
Arthritis Awareness Month
Worldwide Home-Schooling Awareness
Heal the Children Month
Huntington's Disease Awareness Month
Lupus Awareness Month
Lyme Disease Awareness Month
National Allergy/Asthma Awareness Month
National Celiac Disease Awareness Month
High Blood Pressure Education Month
National Mental Health Month
National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month
National Stroke Awareness Month
Ultraviolet Awareness Month
Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage
Haitian Heritage Month
Jewish American Heritage Month
Latino Books Month
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
Gifts from the Garden Month
National Amaranth Day
American Cheese Month 
National Asparagus Month
National Artisan Gelato Month 
National Barbecue Month
National Beef Month
National Egg Month
National Hamburger Month
International Mediterranean Diet Month
National Salad Month
National Salsa Month
National Strawberry Month
National Sweet Vidalia Onions Month
National Vinegar Month
National Bike Month
National Meditation Month
National Photo Month
National Smile Month (05/16-06/16)
Clean Air Month
National Military Appreciation Month
National Family Month
Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month

Weekly

5-11  Be Kind to Animals Week®
5-11 Hurricane Preparedness Week
5-11 Turnoff Week
5-11 Drinking Water Week
5-11  National Pet Week
6-12 Children's Book Week
6-10 North American Occupational Safety & Health Week
6-10 Teacher Appreciation Week
12-18 National Women's Health Week
12-18 Food Allergy Awareness Week
13-19 Salt Awareness Week
15-21 National Anxiety & Depression Awareness Week
19-25 Healthy and Safe Swimming Week

Daily Events

1 Executive Coaching Day,  May Day; Mother Goose Day; National Chocolate Parfait Day; National High Potassium Awareness Day 
2 Truffles Day; World Tuna Day; Scurvy Awareness Day; School Lunch Hero Day

3  World Press Freedom Day; Chocolate Custard Day; Raspberry Popover; Garden Meditation; National Fitness Day; Herb Day; Kentucky Derby
4  National Orange Juice Day; Lemonade day
5  Cinco de Mayo;  National Hoagie Day; Totally Chipotle Day
6  No Homework, International No Diet Day;  Beverage Day; Crepe Suzette Day, National Teacher Day
7  Roast Leg of Lamb Day, Packaging Design Day, Barrier Awareness Day, Cosmopolitan Day
8  World Red Cross Day; World Ovarian Cancer Day;  Animal Disaster Preparedness
9  National Butterscotch Brownie Day, National Moscato Day; Military Spouse Appreciation Day
10   National Shrimp Day; National Lipid Day; Clean Up Your Room Day; Letter Carriers “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive  
11 Eat What You Want Day;  Minnesota, 32nd State; National Mocha Torte Day; Mother's day
12  National Nutty Fudge Day;  Day of Plant Health;  Women's Check-up Day
13 Fruit Cocktail Day; Apple Pie Day; Hummus Day; Crouton Day
14  Buttermilk Biscuit Day
15  International Day of Families; National Chocolate Chip Day; National Slider Day; National Juice Slush Day
16 Coquilles St. Jacques Day; National Love a Tree Day; National Barbecue Day; Mimosa Day; National Pizza Party Day
17 World Telecommunications Day, World Hypertension Day; National Cherry Cobbler Day, National Walnut Day
18   Intl Museum Day; National Cheese Soufflé Day; National No Dirty Dishes Day
19 Devil's Food Cake Day; World Crohn's and Colitis Day; World IBD Day
20 National Rescue Dog Day; National Quiche Lorraine Day; Pick Strawberries Day; World Bee Day
21  World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue & Development; Waitstaff; National Strawberries & Cream Day; International Tea Day; National Juice Slush Day; National Employee Health & Fitness Day
22 United Nations: International Day for Biological Diversity; National Maritime Day; National Vanilla Pudding Day; Eat More Fruits  Vegetables Day
23  National Taffy Day; World Turtle Day; National Don’t Fry Day;  National Road Trip Day; National Cooler Day
24 Brother’s Day; Escargot Day; Yucatan Shrimp Day; Scavenger Hunt Day
25   Nat'l Brown-Bag-It Day; National Wine Day; World Thyroid Day
26   Cherry Dessert Day; National Blueberry Cheesecake Day; National Chardonnay Day; Memorial Day; Hamburger Day 
27   Grape Popsicle 
28    National Brisket Day; World Hunger Day; National Senior Health & Fitness Day®
29    Intl Day of United Nations   Peacekeepers;  Wisconsin, 30th State; Rhode Island, 13th State; National Coq Au Vin Day; Learn about Composting 
30  National Mint Julep Day; National Creativity Day; World MS Day
31 National Macaroon Day;  World No Tobacco Day; National Smile Day; Heat Safety Awareness Day

 

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June Wellness News

 

Monthly Events

Men's Health Month
Atlantic, Caribbean, & Gulf Hurricane Season (6/1-11/30)
Eastern Pacific Hurricane Season (5/15–11/30)
National Aphasia Awareness Month
Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month
Migraine and Headache Awareness Month
Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month
Fireworks Safety Month (6/1-7/4)
National Safety Month
Caribbean-American Heritage Month 
Great Outdoors Month
Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month
National Pet Preparedness Month  
National Oceans Month  
National Rivers Month
June Dairy Month
Dairy Alternative Month
National Candy Month
National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month
National Frozen Yogurt Month
California Avocado Month
Georgia Blueberry Month
National Iced Tea Month
National Mango Month
National Papaya Month
National Soul Food Month
Sorghum Month
National Steakhouse Month
Turkey Lovers Month
Sports America Kids Month
Potty Training Awareness Month
National Camping Month

Weekly Events
1-30 National Lemonade Days
1-8 National Fishing and Boating Week
9-15 Men's Health Week
16-22 Learning Disabilities Week
22-28 Lightning Safety Week
24-30 National Mosquito Control Awareness Week

 Daily Events

 

1       Kentucky 15th State; Tennessee 16th State; National Olive Day; National Hazelnut Cake Day; National Heimlich Maneuver Day; World Milk Day; Global Day of Parents; National Cancer Survivors Day

2       MyPlate Anniversary; National Rotisserie Chicken Day; National Rocky Road Day

3       National Egg Day; National Chocolate Macaroon Day; World Bicycle Day

4       National Cheese Day; National Cognac Day

5       UN World Environment Day; National Veggie Burger Day; National Gingerbread Day 

6       National Applesauce Cake Day; National Drive-In Movie Day; National Gardening Exercise Day; Horseradish Day

7       Chocolate Ice Cream Day; World Food Safety Day

8       World Ocean Day; National Best Friends Day; National Jelly-Filled Doughnut Day; National Get Outdoors Day

9       Donald Duck Debut; National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day 

10    National Black Cow Day; National Herbs and Spices Day; National Iced Tea Day; National Egg Roll Day

11    Corn on the Cob Day; National Making Life Beautiful Day; National German Chocolate Cake Day

12    National Peanut Butter Cookie Day;  International Falafel Day

13    Kitchen Klutzes of America Day; National Weed Your Garden Day

14    (World) Blood Donor Day; Flag Day; Army Birthday; National Bourbon Day; National Strawberry Shortcake Day; Cucumber Day; Family Fitness and Health Day

15    Nature Photography Day; Arkansas 25th State; National Lobster Day; National Smile Power Day; Prune Day;  Father's Day; National Turkey Lovers’ Day

16    National Fudge Day; Cracker Jack Day

17    National Eat Your Vegetables Day; National Apple Strudel Day; National Cherry Tart Day;  UN World Day to Combat Desertification & Drought  

18    Intl Picnic Day; Intl Sushi Day; Sustainable Gastronomy Day

19    World Sickle Cell Day; National Martini Day; National Garfield the Cat Day

20    National Ice Cream Soda Day, National Vanilla Milkshake Day; West Virginia, 35th State; UN World Refugee Day

21    Summer Solstice; Peaches & Cream Day; New Hampshire 9th state; International Day of Yoga

22    National Onion Rings Day; National Chocolate Éclair Day; World Rainforest Day

23    Public Service Day; National Pink Day; National Hydration Day; National Pecan Sandies Day

24    Celebration of the Senses; National Pralines Day

25    Strawberry Parfait Day; National Catfish Day; National Parchment Cooking Day  

26    National Chocolate Pudding Day; International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking; Great American Backyard Campout; National Coconut Day

27    National HIV Testing Day; National Orange Blossom Day; National PTSD Awareness Day; National Onion Day; National Ice Cream Cake Day; Intl Pineapple Day; National Food Truck Day

28 National Tapioca Day; National Columnists' Day

29    National Almond Buttercrunch Day; National Camera Day; National Waffle Iron Day

30    Jake's Birthday; Social Media Day; National Meteor Watch Day; California Avocado Day;  National Bomb Pop Day 

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November Wellness News

Current News, Resources, and Events in Nutrition, Food, Health, Environment, Safety, and Disability Rights. Encourages awareness and inspires ideas for Journalists, Educators, Consumers, and Health Professionals. 

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American Diabetes Month Military Family Appreciation Month Diabetic Eye Disease Month Epilepsy Awareness Month Lung Cancer Awareness Month and COPD Awareness Month National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month National Healthy Skin Month National Marrow Awareness Month National Family Caregivers Month National Hospice Palliative Care National Stomach Cancer Awareness Month Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Prematurity Awareness Month National Adoption Month Family Stories Month World Vegan Month National Roasting Month Banana Pudding Lovers Month Gluten-Free Diet Awareness Month National Fun with Fondue Month National Georgia Pecan Month National Pepper Month National Pomegranate Month Peanut Butter Lovers Month Raisin Bread Month Sweet Potato Awareness Month National Pet Cancer Awareness  MADD's Tie One On For Safety Holiday  Native American Heritage Month

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July 26, National Coffee Milkshake Day

National Coffee Milkshake Day

Culinarians Day A Tribute to the Culinary Arts Profession

Culinary education is available from a wide number of institutions offering diploma, associate, and bachelor degree programs in culinary arts. Depending on the level of education, this can take one to four years. An internship is often part of the curriculum. Most professional kitchens follow the apprenticeship system.

These are some of the most well-known culinary schools in the food-service industry and culinary arts.

The Culinary Institute of America

Johnson and Wales University

New England Culinary Institute

Le Cordon Bleu International

Health and Nutrition

About twenty years ago, a dear friend who was a chef told me, “If it is not made from real butter and real cream, it is not real food.” Sadly, he passed away from heart disease.

Nutrition and food safety is now a part of all culinary school curriculums. Some dietitians have certification in the culinary arts and are creating healthy cuisines that have grown in popularity.

More chefs are teaming up with dietitians to meet the community's needs. Even Elmo and White House Assistant Chef Sam Kass talk about the importance of healthy and delicious school meals.

The videos below give you a history of the profession during the 20th and 21st centuries. As we move towards the present, you will notice how health and nutrition play an important role in the development of new cuisines and the modification of traditional favorites.

American Culinary Federation

The American Culinary Federation, Inc. (ACF), a professional organization for chefs and cooks, was founded in 1929 in New York City by three chefs’ organizations: the Société Culinaire Philanthropique, the Vatel Club and the Chefs de Cuisine Association of America. They are an organization based on promoting the professional image of American chefs worldwide through education of culinarians at all levels.

In 1976, ACF forever changed the culinary industry by elevating the position of the executive chef from service status to the professional category in the U.S. Department of Labor’s Dictionary of Official Titles. Since this change, the culinary industry has grown tremendously.

ACF is the culinary leader in offering educational resources, training, apprenticeship and programmatic accreditation designed to enhance professional growth for all current and future chefs and pastry chefs. In addition, ACF operates the most comprehensive certification program for chefs in the United States. ACF is home to ACF Culinary Team USA, the official representative for the United States in major international culinary competitions, and to the Chef and Child Foundation, founded in 1989 to promote proper nutrition in children and combat childhood obesity.

The American Culinary Federation (ACF)
Culinary Team USA 2012

Seven chefs unite to take on the challenge of their careers. They will compete in a global event to test their skills like never before. They are ACF Culinary Team USA.

Elmo joins White House Assistant Chef Sam Kass in the White House kitchen to talk about the importance of healthy and delicious school meals following President Obama's signing of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act.  This legislation is an important step forward toward ensuring that no child goes to school hungry and that all children have access to healthy, nutritious foods at school.



Research Chefs Association (RCA)

Formed in 1996 by a group of food professionals with a common interest in the challenges facing the profession. RCA has become the premier source of culinary and technical information for the food industry, with a professionally diverse membership including chefs, food scientists, and other industry professionals who are shaping the future of food research and development.

What is Culinology®?
"It is the blending of culinary arts and food science, promoted by the Research Chefs Association. This fast-growing discipline is gaining popularity in the industry and popping up in degree programs at the college level because the food product development industry is demanding that their professionals have a combination of
culinary and food science skills."

  

October Wellness News

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Mango Strawberry Slushy

Mango Strawberry Slushy

Ingredients

For Mango Layer

1/2 cup Frozen Mango Cubes
½ cup fresh mango

1/2 tablespoon Sugar

1/4 cup mango juice

1/2 cup Ice

For Strawberry Layer

1 cup Frozen Strawberries

1/2 tablespoon Sugar

1/4 cup water

1/2 cup Ice

Instructions

1. For the Mango layer – place all the ingredients – frozen mango cubes, fresh mango, sugar, ice, and mango juice in a blender. Place the liquid ingredients at the bottom first.

2. Cover and blend until the mixture is smooth. Transfer it to a bowl and store in the refrigerator. while you blend the strawberry mix.

3. Repeat the same process for the strawberry layer. Place all the ingredients – frozen strawberry cubes, sugar, water, and ice in a blender. Place the liquid ingredients at the bottom first.

4. Cover and blend until the mixture is smooth.

5. Assemble. Pour the strawberry slushie into a glass, layer it with the mango slushie.

Disclaimer: Nutritional information provided below is approximate. Variations may exist due to the ingredients/brands used. Please refer to a Registered Dietitian or Nutritionists if you have any health issues.

Yields: 2 serving
Serving Size: 1 cup

81 Calories (kcal)

1 Protein (g)

21 Carbohydrates (g)

2 Total Dietary Fiber (g)

17 Total Sugars (g)

6 Added Sugar (g)

0 Fat (g)

0 Saturated Fat (g)

0 Cholesterol (mg)

19 Calcium (mg)

189 Potassium (mg)

5 Sodium (mg)