NATIONAL DATE NUT BREAD DAY
National Date Nut Bread Day is celebrated each year on December 22 and by some sources also on September 8.Dates:
Believed to have originated around Iraq, dates have been a staple food of the Middle East and the Indus Valley for thousands of years. They have been cultivated since ancient times from Mesopotamia to prehistoric Egypt, possibly as early as 4000 BCE.The Spaniards introduced dates into Mexico and California in 1765.
Dates provide essential nutrients and are a very good source of dietary potassium. In ripe dates, the sugar content is about 80% with the remainder consisting of protein, fiber and trace elements of boron, cobalt, copper, fluorine, magnesium, manganese, selenium and zinc.
Nuts:
Many nuts are good sources of vitamins E and B2 and are also rich in protein, folate fiber and essential minerals such as magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, copper and selenium.
Several studies have shown that those who consume nuts on a regular basis are less likely to suffer from coronary heart disease. (CHD) It was in 1993 that nuts were first linked to protections against CHD. Since that time, many clinical trials have found that consumption of various nuts such as almonds and walnuts can lower serum LDL cholesterol concentrations.
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Add the two, dates and nuts, into the mix when making a loaf of quick bread and you will end up with a delicious treat.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/date-nut-spice-bread-recipe/index.html
http://www.joyofbaking.com/breakfast/DateWalnutBread.html
http://www.food.com/recipe/1947-date-nut-bread-143942
http://www.landolakes.com/recipe/1278/orange-date-nut-bread
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