May 10, 2015 – MOTHER’S DAY – NATIONAL LIPID DAY – NATIONAL SHRIMP DAY – NATIONAL TRAIN DAY

                                              NATIONAL LIPID DAY

National Lipid Day is observed annually on May 10th.  The purpose of the day is to bring awareness to Dyslipidemia. Dyslipidemia is an abnormal amount of lipids (e.g. cholesterol and/or fat) in the blood. In developed countries, most dyslipidemias are hyperlipidemias; that is, an elevation of lipids in the blood. This is often due to diet and lifestyle. Prolonged elevation of insulin levels can also lead to dyslipidemia. Likewise, increased levels of O-GlcNAc transferase (OGT) may cause dyslipidemia.  Dyslipidemia and is the major cause of Cardio Vascular Disease worldwide.  Preventative measures including health education, emphasis on the role of physical activity, diet, and timely visits to a doctor all aid in living a healthy life.

OBSERVE
Take a walk, educate yourself on preventative measures and inform others.  Share this by using #NationalLipidDay on social media.
HISTORY
National Lipid Day was submitted by Kunjan Singh and Sanjay Suri on behalf of Zydus Cadila and proclaimed by the registrar of National Day Calendar in April 2015.

NATIONAL SHRIMP DAY

Annually celebrated on May 10, it is National Shrimp Day.   Americans eat more shrimp than any other seafood and this is the day to celebrate this delicious seafood.
The word “prawn” is used loosely to describe any large shrimp, sometimes known as “jumbo shrimp”.   Some countries use the word “prawn” exclusively for all shrimp.
Preparing the shrimp for consumption usually involves the removal of the head, shell, tail and “sand vein”.  There are many ways to cook shrimp.  Common methods of preparation include baking, boiling, broiling, sauteing  frying and grilling.  Cooking time is delicate for shrimp and they are at their best when not over cooked.
A healthy food, shrimp is low in calories and high in levels of omega-3s, calcium, iodine, and protein.  Shrimp is also known to be considered good for the circulatory system.

 Popular North America Shrimp Dishes:

• Seafood Gumbo:  A stew or soup that probably originated in southern Louisiana during the 18th century.  Seafood gumbo typically consists of a strongly flavored stock, shrimp and crab meat (sometimes oysters), a thickener, and seasoning vegetables.  Gumbo is often categorized by the type of thickener used:  okra, the Choctaw spice, file powder (dried and ground sassafras leaves), or roux, the French base made of flour and fat.
• Shrimp Cocktail:  The Golden Gate was the first to serve this .50 cent shrimp cocktail in 1959.  It is now a Las Vegas cliché.  Called the “Original Shrimp Cocktail” on the menu, it is a favorite among tourists as well as the locals.  The original Shrimp Cocktail consists of a regular-sized sundae glass filled with small salad shrimp and topped with a dollop of cocktail sauce.
• Shrimp DeJonghe:  A specialty of Chicago, it is a casserole of whole, peeled shrimp blanketed in soft, garlicky, sherry-laced bread crumbs.  It is served as an appetizer or a main course. It originated in the late 19th or early 20th century at the DeJonghe’s Hotel and Restaurant.

*** Shrimp Scamp is often called the “Dublin Bay Prawn” ***
Shrimp and other shellfish are among the most common of food allergens.
NATIONAL SHRIMP DAY HISTORY
Within our research, we were unable to find the creator of National Shrimp Day, an “unofficial” National holiday.

NATIONAL TRAIN DAY

National Train Day is celebrated annually on May 10th.  One of the earliest modes of mechanical transportation over land, the train transformed the way goods and as well as people traveled.  The train is still considered one of the most economical ways to move goods.
CELEBRATE
Take a photo of a train and post it to social media with #National Train Day.  You can also visit a local train museum, read books about trains or visit with someone who works for the railroad.