July Wellness News

 

Monthly Events
National Recreation & Parks Month UV Safety Month Herbal/Prescription Interaction Awareness Month International Group B Strep Awareness Month Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month Family Reunion Month National Wheelchair Beautification Month Sandwich Generation Month Smart Irrigation Month National Hemp Month	National Baked Bean Month National Blueberry Month National Culinary Arts Month National Grilling Month National Horseradish Month National Hot Dog Month National Ice Cream Month National Pickle Month National Picnic Month National Watermelon Month Wheat Month

 

July
Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
	1  Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day; National Gingersnap Day	2   National Anisette Day; Made in the USA Day	3  Stay out of the Sun Day; Eat Beans Day; International Plastic Bag Free Day; Idaho 43rd State; Chocolate Wafer Day	4 Independence Day; Caesar Salad Day; National Barbecued Spareribs Day; National Baked Beans Day	5  Workaholics Day; Graham Cracker Day; National Apple Turnover Day	6  Take Your Webmaster to Lunch Day; Fried Chicken Day; National Hand Roll Day
7  Strawberry Sundae Day; Father-Daughter take a walk together day, World Chocolate Day; National Macaroni Day	8  National Milk Chocolate with Almonds Day; National Freezer Pop Day, Raspberry day	9  National Sugar Cookie Day	10  Teddy Bear Picnic Day; Pi«Ða Colada Day;  Wyoming 44th State	11  UN World Population Day;  National Blueberry Muffin Day; Rainier Cherry Day; National Mojito Day; Make Your Own Sundae Day; French Fries Day	12  National Pecan Pie Day; Eat Your Jello Day; Paper Bag Day	13  National Beans ‘N’ Franks Day; National Nitrogen Ice Cream
14 Bastille Day; National Mac and Cheese Day; Shark Awareness Day	15  Gummi Worm Day; National Tapioca Pudding Day	16   National Corn Fritter Day; Natl Personal Chef Day;  National Hot Dog Day	17  National Peach Ice Cream Day; World Emoji Day	18  Nelson Mandela Day;  National Sour Candy Day	19 National  Blueberry Month; National Daiquiri Day	20   National Lollipop Day; Fortune Cookie Day; National Ice Cream Day
21 Junk Food Day	22  National Penuche Fudge Day; National Mango Day	23  Gorgeous Grandma day; National Vanilla Ice Cream Day	24  Cousins Day; National Drive-Thru Day; Tequila Day;  International Self Care Day	25 Culinarians Day;  Natl Hot Fudge Sundae Day; National Hire a Veteran Day; National Wine and Cheese Day	26  Coffee Milkshake Day;  Americans with Disabilities Act Signed (1990, Anniversary); National Bagelfest Day; World Tofu Day	27 Insulin First Isolated; National Creme Brule Day;  Parent's Day
28   National Milk Chocolate Day	29 Lasagna Day; National Chicken Wing Day	30  Cheesecake Day; Chicken and Waffles Day	31  National Raspberry Cake Day; Jump for Jelly Beans Day; National Avocado Day;  Refreshment Day; National Chili Dog Day

National Daiquiri Day - Frozen Watermelon Strawberry Daiquiri

Frozen Watermelon Strawberry Daiquiri 

Yields: 4 servings
Serving Size: 8 ounces

Ingredients.
3 cups frozen watermelon chunks
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 cup rum (can be omitted or reduced to taste)
Juice of 1 lime
3 tablespoons agave syrup
Ice if needed
Watermelon wedges for decoration

Directions.
1. Combine all ingredients in a blender, process until smooth. If you like your cocktails thick and slushy, add ice to get the right consistency. If you prefer your cocktail less slushy, skip the ice.

2. Garnish with watermelon wedges and enjoy!


Nutrition Profile:
Yields: 4 servings (with Rum)
Serving Size: 8 ounces
Calories (kcal) 162
Protein (g) 1
Carbohydrates (g) 24
Total Dietary Fiber (g) 1
Total Sugars (g) 20
Added Sugar (g) 11
Fat (g) 0
Saturated Fat (g) 0
Cholesterol (mg) 0
Potassium (mg) 196
Sodium (mg) 2


Nutrition Profile:
Yields: 4 servings (without Rum)
Serving Size: 8 ounces
Calories (kcal) 96
Protein (g) 1
Carbohydrates (g) 24
Total Dietary Fiber (g) 1
Total Sugars (g) 20
Added Sugar (g) 11
Fat (g) 0
Saturated Fat (g) 0
Cholesterol (mg) 0
Potassium (mg) 196
Sodium (mg) 2

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December Wellness News: Health, Nutrition, and Food Events

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. Wellness News is updated daily. 

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A Happy & Healthy Holiday from

All of Us at Dietitians-Online and Wellness News

Thank you for your support.

Have a happy, healthy, and safe holiday.

Sandra and Jake.

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March Wellness News

Monthly

National Nutrition Month®
American Red Cross Month
Brain Injury Awareness Month
Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month
International Listening Awareness Month
National Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Month
National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
National Endometriosis Awareness Month
National Eye Donor Month
National Hemophilia Month
National Kidney Month
National Multiple Sclerosis Education & Awareness
National Social Work Month
Save Your Vision Month
National Celery Month
National Caffeine Awareness Month
National Flour Month
National Frozen Food Month
National Noodle Month
National Peanut Month
National Sauce Month
Irish American Heritage Month
National Craft Month
National Women's History Month
Optimism Month
Quinoa Month
Sing With Your Child Month
Youth Art Month
National Ethics Awareness Month

Weekly
2/29-3/10 Florida Strawberry Festival
3-9 National Consumer Protection Week
4-9 National School Breakfast Week
10-16 Girl Scout Week
17-23 National Agriculture Week
17-23 Poison Prevention Week

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
					1 National Peanut Butter Lover's Day; Nebraska, 37th State; Ohio, 17th State; National Fruit Compote Day; National Day of Unplugging (sundown x 24 hours); NEA's Read Across America Day	2   Dr. Seuss Birthday; Banana  Cream Pie Day
3  Florida 27th State; Time Magazine 1st published; National Cold Cuts Day; National Mulled Wine Day; Soup It Forward Day; World Birth Defects Day	4 National Pound Cake Day; World Obesity Day, Vermont 14th State	5 National Cheese Doodle Day	6 Oreo Cookie Day; National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day; National Dentist’s Day; National Frozen Food Day	7  National Cereal Day;  National Crown Roast of Pork Day; National Flapjacks Day	8 International Working Women's Day; UN Day for Women’s Rights and International Peace	9  National Crabmeat Day; National Meatball Day; Barbie Day
10  National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day; National Pack Your Lunch Day; Blueberry Popover Day;  Daylight Saving Time Begins; Check Your Batteries Day	11 National Oatmeal-Nut Waffle Day; National Johnny Appleseed Day; Napping Day	12    National Baked Scallops Day; Girls Scouts of USA founded; Plant a Flower Day	13 Good Samaritan Involvement Day; National Coconut Torte Day; National K9 Veterans Day; Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day	14   National Potato Chip Day; National Children’s Craft Day; National Pi Day; World Kidney Day; Registered Dietetic Technicians Day	15  Ides of March; Maine 23rd State; National Pears Helene Day; World Consumer Rights Day; World Sleep Day	16  National Artichoke Heart Day; Freedom of Information Day, National Farm Rescuer Day; Corn dog Day; Tequilla Day
17  Saint Patrick's Day;  Corned Beef and Cabbage Day	18 National Oatmeal Lace  Cookie Day; National Sloppy Joe Day; Global Recycling Day	19  National Chocolate Caramel Day; National Let’s Laugh Day; National Poultry Day;  National Ag Day; First Day of Spring	20  Great American Meatout; Intl Day of Happiness; National Ravioli Day; National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day; World Flour Day	21  National French Bread Day; World Down Syndrome Day; California Strawberry Day; Single Parent Day; International Color Day; Healthy Fats Day	22  UN World Day for Water; National Bavarian Crepes Day	23   Chip and Dip Day; National Puppy Day; National Chia Day; National Melba Toast Day; National Tamale Day; Earth Hour @8:30 pm local time
24  World Tuberculosis Day; National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day; National Cheesesteak Day	25  Pecan Day; National Lobster Newburg Day; National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day	26  National Spinach Day; National Nougat Day; Make your own holiday; Purple Day; American Diabetes Association Alert Day	27 National Spanish Paella Day; National Joe Day; Whole Grain Sampling Day	28 Something on a Stick Day; Black Forest Cake Day; Triglycerides Day; Weed Appreciation Day	29 National Vietnam War Veterans Day; National Lemon Chiffon Cake Day; National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day	30  Jeopardy premiere; Doctors Day; Take a Walk in the Park Day
31  National Clams on the Half Shell Day; National Crayon Day; National Tater Day, Easter

April Wellness News

 

Monthly

National Autism Awareness Month
National Volunteer Month
Alcohol Awareness Month
Cancer Control Month
Celebrate Diversity Month 
Child Abuse Prevention Month
Month of the Military Child
Defeat Diabetes Month
IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) Awareness Month
Medical Cannabis Education & Awareness Month 
African American Women's Fitness Month
National Donate Life Month
National Occupational Therapy Month
National Parkinson's Awareness Month 
Stress Awareness Month
National Arab-American Heritage Month
Global Child Nutrition Month
Emotional Overeating Awareness Month
Fresh Florida Tomatoes Month
National BLT Sandwich Month
National Licorice Month
National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Month
National Garden Month
National Pecan Month 
National Soft Pretzel Month
National Soyfoods Month
National Youth Sports Safety Month
National Pet First Aid Awareness Month
National Social Security Month
Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month 
Jazz Appreciation Month
Keep America Beautiful (3/20 - 6/20)

Weekly

1-7 Medication Safety Week 
1-7 National Public Health Week
1-7 Egg Salad Week
21-27 National Volunteer Week
20-28 National Park Week
22-30 Passover
22-26 Every Kid Healthy™ Week
24-30 World Immunization Week
26-28 Global Youth Service Day

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
	1   April Fools or All Fools Day; Natl Sourdough Bread Day; Tater Day (sweet potato)	2    World Autism Day;   International Children's Book Day; National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day; National Love Your Produce Manager Day	3  National Chocolate Mousse Day; Find A Rainbow Day;  National Walking Day	4    Vit C discovered; National Chicken Cordon Bleu Day; International Carrot Day; Burrito Day	5    National Deep Dish Pizza Day; National Caramel Day; National Raisin and Spice Bar Day; International Kid’s Yoga Day; Dandelion Day	6   Fresh Tomato Day; Charlie the Tuna Day; Hostess Twinkie Day; International Day of Sport for Development and Peace; National Student-Athlete Day; Teflon Day; National Caramel Popcorn Day
7  Good Friday; World Health Day; Coffee Cake Day; Metric System Day; National Beer Day; No Housework Day; WHO;  National Walk To Work Day	8  National Empanada Day	9 Chinese Almond Cookie Day; National Cherish an Antique Day	10 Cinnamon Crescent Day; National Farm Animals Day	11  World Parkinson's Disease Day; National Cheese Fondue Day; National Pet Day; Clean Up Your Pantry Day	12  Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day; National Licorice Day; Donate Life	13  National Peach Cobbler Day; National Make Lunch Count Day; National Scrabble Day
4 International Moment of Laughter Day; Natl Pecan Day; National Gardening Day	15   McDonald's Opens; Tax Day; National Glazed Spiral Ham Day; World Art Day, Boston Marathon	16   Day of the Mushroom;  Natl Eggs Benedict Day	17 National Cheeseball Day; World Hemophilia Day; National Ellis Island Family History Day; National Crawfish; Herbalist Day; Banana Day	18   National Animal Crackers Day; Adult Autism Day; Pinata Day	19   National Amaretto Day; National Garlic Day; Bicycle Day	20   National Cheddar Fries Day; National Lima Bean Respect Day; National Pineapple Upside Down Cake Day
21  Chocolate-Covered Cashews; National Kindergarten Day; International Hemp Day	22 Earth Day; National Jelly Bean Day; National Teach Children to Save;  Passover	23 National Picnic Day; English Muffin Day; National Cherry Cheesecake Day	24  National Pigs-in-a-Blanket Day; Stop Food Waste Day; Walk at Lunch Day	25  National Zucchini Bread Day;  Natl DNA Day; Zucchini Bread Day	26  National Pretzel Day; National Kids and Pets Day; Arbor Day	27 National Prime Rib Day; National Devil Dog Day; National Herb Day; National Sense of Smell Day
28  World Day for Safety and Health at Work; National Blueberry Pie Day; National Superhero Day; Maryland, 7th State	29  National Shrimp Scampi Day	30  Louisiana 18th State; Potato Head Day; National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day;  Bugs Bunny Day; Oatmeal Cookie Day; National Raisin Day

June Wellness News

 

Monthy Events

Weekly Events

Sugar Showdown: Cane Sugar vs. HFCS and What It Means for Your Health

 What’s the Difference Between Cane Sugar and
 High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS)?

Cane sugar (table sugar or sucrose) is extracted from sugarcane or sugar beets. Chemically, it’s made of 50% glucose and 50% fructose bonded together. Your body breaks it down into those simple sugars during digestion.

High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is derived from cornstarch. Enzymes convert some of the glucose in corn syrup into fructose, resulting in blends such as HFCS-55 (approximately 55% fructose, 45% glucose, commonly used in soft drinks) and HFCS-42 (used in some baked goods and condiments).

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Is Cane Sugar Better Than High Fructose Corn Syrup?

Nutritionally, they are very similar:

• Both provide roughly the same calories (about 4 per gram).

• Both are forms of added sugar that, in excess, can contribute to weight gain, insulin resistance, fatty liver disease, and increased risk of heart disease.

Some people assume cane sugar is “healthier” because it sounds more natural, but your body metabolizes them almost the same way. The real issue is how much added sugar you consume overall, not the specific type.

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Bottom line:
✅ Enjoy both sparingly.
✅ Focus on limiting added sugars of all kinds.
✅ Choose whole fruits and naturally sweet foods for a healthier diet.

Tips for Reducing Added Sugars in Your Diet

Even though cane sugar and HFCS are metabolized similarly, being mindful of your overall intake can make a big difference for your health. Here’s how:

✅ Read labels carefully.
Look for “Added Sugars” on Nutrition Facts. Ingredients such as cane sugar, corn syrup, honey, agave, or molasses all contribute to added sugar.

✅ Limit sweetened drinks.
Sodas, fruit punches, and energy drinks are major sources of HFCS and cane sugar. Try sparkling water with a splash of citrus instead.

✅ Choose unsweetened versions.
Opt for plain yogurt, nut butters, and cereals without added sweeteners—then add fresh fruit or a drizzle of honey if needed.

✅ Cook and bake at home.
When you control the recipe, you can cut the sugar in half, use fruit purées (like mashed bananas or applesauce), or experiment with spices like cinnamon or vanilla to add flavor without sweetness.

✅ Watch “natural” claims.
Even products labeled “made with cane sugar” or “no HFCS” can still contain high levels of added sugar. Natural doesn’t always mean healthy.

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Bottom line: Whether it’s cane sugar or HFCS, moderation is key. By checking labels, choosing whole foods, and being mindful of added sugars, you can enjoy a sweeter life without overdoing it.

Resources

1. Are certain types of sugars healthier than others? Harvard Health Publishing. October 20, 2019