National Eat Beans Day 2023: Date, History, Facts, Activities

National Eat Beans Day (or National Eat Your Beans Day) is celebrated annually on July 3, and we guarantee it will give you a whole new appreciation for legumes as a dietary group. And if not, perhaps our interesting insights and riddles will fill you with enthusiasm. Try this on for size: “I am a bean, very skinny.” I am certain that I am not overweight. I am small and round, but unlike other beans, I do not grow from the earth. It would be too simple to reveal the answer, but we’ll give you a hint: this may be a child’s favourite type of legume. It may also come as a surprise that beans are not strictly classified as’vegetables,’ as legumes are any seeds or fruits that develop within pods or the edible pods themselves, which grow on leguminous plants (i.e., pea family plants). This opens up a world of beans to us, which should be exciting, particularly for those who were forced to consume beans as vegetables as children.

The background of National Eat Beans Day

Although the precise date and reason for National Eat Beans Day’s designation as a national holiday are unknown, we do know that the bean’s history predates even the invention of the cooking pots used to prepare beans. We are not astonished that bean cultivation dates back 7,000 years, making it a staple that has withstood the test of time. Legumes are protein-rich, plant-based nutritional powerhouses with remarkable health benefits. Therefore, they are suitable for everyone, regardless of diet or lifestyle. Extremely few people are sensitive to beans, although some legumes, such as peanuts, can cause allergic reactions.

Beans are derived from the untamed vines of Central and South America. This is known as the common bean, and since then, tens of thousands of bean varieties have been developed and are cultivated across the globe. They are one of the most adaptable commodities and can be cultivated virtually anywhere. The lima bean and other varieties were popular among the Incas and Aztecs 5,000 years ago, and beans are so popular that Homer employs them as a metaphor in the “Iliad.” Paintings and physical evidence indicate that ancient Egyptians enjoyed beans and lentils, as corpses were buried with beans to sustain them on their journey to the afterlife. With the advent of ship-based commerce in the 1500s, beans began to spread to all corners of the globe and more varieties were cultivated. Beans have been a vital source of sustenance for those in dire circumstances, such as the soldiers who fought in the First and Second World Wars and the Europeans who were dying off due to the spread of the plague in the Middle Ages. Who knew legumes could be such lifesavers?

National Stay Out of the Sun Day 2023: Date, History, Activities

Air Conditioning Appreciation Day 2023: Date, History, Facts, Activities

World Sports Journalists Day 2023: Date, History, Facts, Activities

NATIONAL EAT BEANS DAY ACTIVITIES

Eat legumes

You predicted correctly. Occasionally, simplicity is everything. In this instance, we’re keeping things straightforward by instructing you to consume some beans — your choice of green, black, red, or yellow. Boil them, bake them, sauté them, mash them, or consume them uncooked; your body will be grateful for years to come.

Create your own bean plant

Although we cannot guarantee that a hen will deliver golden eggs at the end of the process, we can guarantee that nothing beats the satisfaction of eating your own homegrown produce. In addition, the golden glow of health that your legumes will bring you is far more valuable than any golden egg-laying chicken!

Prepare a care gift

One of the things we appreciate about beans is their affordability (we might even say their low cost). So why not take the time to collect a variety of legumes and a handwritten recipe booklet, and give them to a family who may require extra beans?

5 RECIPES YOU NEVER WOULD HAVE IMAGINED USING BEANS

Black beans are the main ingredient in these ooey-gooey brownies, which is a surprising twist!

This delectable, crunchy snack will replace caramel popcorn on the coffee table during your next movie night.

Any greens blended with pureed navy beans can create a delicious and substantial pesto sauce.

Complete flavour and protein, but no flesh. Perfect for everyone, including the most dedicated meat eaters.

White legumes can create the ideal, silky alfredo sauce that will make everyone exclaim “mama mia”

NATIONAL EAT BEANS DAY DATES