National Food Day has been celebrated on October 24 since 2011. It was started by the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) to promote healthy eating and sustainable foods. In the U.S. over 300,000 deaths per year are caused by poor nutrition and a lack of physical activity. Advocates in the food world use this day to promote programs that make healthy foods more affordable and available and promote farming methods that are good for the environment. Events across the nation include conferences, school activities, nutritional grocery tours, and festivals. Take some time today to learn more about healthy eating. Try the recipe for Caprese Salad Skewers (pictured above) on p. 34 of “A Louisiana Christmas.” Combine a colorful variety of cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, basil leaves, and marinated black and green olives on short skewers. Drizzle with vinaigrette. It’s an easy and healthy snack or salad. For more information on National Food Day, visit www.foodday.org
And God said, “Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the face of all the earth, and every tree with seed in its fruit. You shall have them for food. Genesis 1:29
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