JUNE 17, 2014 – NATIONAL EAT YOUR VEGETABLES DAY – NATIONAL STEWART’S ROOT BEER DAY – NATIONAL APPLE STRUDEL DAY – NATIONAL CHERRY TART DAY

                             NATIONAL EAT YOUR VEGETABLES DAY

Vegetables are an essential part of a healthy lifestyle and each year on June 17,  people across the United States celebrate National Eat Your Vegetables Day.
This day is part of the month long celebration of National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month and if you are not already, it is a perfect time to begin incorporating vegetables into each meal. 
As part of a main meal or as a snack, vegetables can be enjoyed in a variety of ways.  Each vegetable has it’s own nutritional content though generally they contain little protein or fat and varying proportions of vitamins such as Vitamin A, Vitamin K and Vitamin B6, provitamins, dietary minerals and carbohydrates.   They also contain a variety of other phytochemicals, some of which are antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral and anticarcinogenic properties.   There are some vegetables that also contain fiber which is important for gastrointestinal function.   Another benefit is the important nutrients that vegetables contain that are necessary for healthy hair and skin.
Eating a diet rich in vegetables may help lower the risk of heart diseases and type 2 diabetes as well as possibly helping to decrease bone loss and protecting against some cancers.  Potassium enriched vegetables may help prevent the formation of kidney stones.  Some of the vegetables rich in potassium are:  potatoes, sweet potatoes, asparagus, spinach, cabbage and sprouts.
The USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans has recommended eating 3 to 5 servings of vegetables per day.   This recommendation may vary depending on age and gender.  Most vegetable servings, either raw or cooked, are equivalent of 1/2 to 1 cup.

New studies are finding that adding even more fresh vegetables to your diet is proving to have many added health benefits. 

Enjoy your favorite vegetables today and everyday!
NATIONAL EAT YOUR VEGETABLES DAY HISTORY
We were unable to find the creator and origin of National Eat Your Vegetables Day, an “unofficial” national holiday.
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NATIONAL STEWART’S ROOT BEER DAY

For many years now, June 17 has celebrated National Stewart’s Root Beer Day.  Celebrating this holiday each year is easy, just gather together some friends together, some chilled glasses and some Stewart’s Root Beer and enjoy!!
A premium soft drink that is made in the United States, Stewart’s Root Beer originated as an “old fashioned” fountain soda in 1924 in Mansfield, Ohio at the Stewart’s Restaurant (a chain of root beer stands).
1924:
Opening of the First Stewart’s Root Beer Stand
“1924, Frank Stewart set out to develop the world’s best-tasting root beer which he intended to sell in order to supplement his income as a schoolteacher. With the secret recipes in hand, he soon opened his first Stewart’s Drive-In where he served ice-cold Stewart’s Root Beer in tall, frosty mugs. The creamy taste of Stewart’s Root Beer was an instant success and has been enjoyed by consumers for over 75 years!”  http://www.drinkstewarts.com/history.aspx

1990:
Stewart’s Produced in Bottles for the First Time

“For the first 66 years, Stewart’s Root Beer was only available at Stewart’s root beer stands and later, at Stewart’s Drive-Ins. In 1990, Cable Car Beverage Corporation acquired the bottling rights for Stewart’s and began selling Stewart’s Root Beer in 12 oz. amber glass bottles.”  http://www.drinkstewarts.com/history.aspx

1997:
The Cable Car Beverage Corporation was purchased by Triarc in November of 1997.

2000:
In 2000, Cadbury Schweppes PLC acquired the Stewart’s  brands along with Snapple and Mistic Brands. 

* In 2006 at the World Cup of Root Beer, Stewart’s Root Beer was named the top Root Beer!

* Pittsburgh is the root beer guzzling capital of the world!

Enjoy the following link to recipes including Stewart’s beverages: http://www.drinkstewarts.com/recipes.aspx

On this day, many stores across the United States will be hosting event demos, of  Stewart’s Root Beer, to their customers.
NATIONAL STEWART’S ROOT BEER DAY HISTORY
Within our research, we were unable to find the originating day or the creator of National Stewart’s Root Beer Day, an “unofficial” national holiday.
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NATIONAL APPLE STRUDEL DAY

June 17th annually celebrates National Apple Strudel Day.
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NATIONAL CHERRY TART DAY

National Cherry Tart Day is celebrated across the nation each year on June 17th.