Celebrate September with Food
Now that we’ve gotten past the almost official end of summer, Labor Day weekend, thoughts of pumpkins and turkeys begin to dance in our heads.
Not. So. Fast.
For fun, I checked out some rather whimsical holidays and observances happening the rest of this month, that have to do with food.
The mention of these may give you a snack or meal idea in order to celebrate. You may discover an impromptu theme for a casual dinner with friends. Or you might simply enjoy the frivolity of reading the list. 
Here goes:
Sept. 16- National Guacamole Day (Good source of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats.)
Sept. 17- National Apple Dumpling Day, National Monte Cristo Day
Sept. 18- National Cheeseburger Day, Rice Krispies Treats Day
Sept. 19- National Butterscotch Pudding Day
Sept. 20- National Pepperoni Pizza Day, National String Cheese Day
Sept. 22- National Ice Cream Cone Day, National White Chocolate Day
Sept. 23- National Great American Pot Pie Day
Sept. 24- National Cherries Jubilee Day
Sept. 25- National Cooking Day (Good one. This covers pretty much everything.)
Sept. 26- National Dumpling Day, National Pancake Day (I LOVE pancakes. Who’s with me?)
Sept. 27- National Chocolate Milk Day (This one’s for you A.B. and T.L.)
Sept. 29- National Coffee Day (This one’s for more of you than I can name in this blog. Enjoy!) 
Sept. 30- National Hot Mulled Cider Day
September is also:
- Better Breakfast Month
- National Fruit & Veggies Month
- National Italian Cheese Month
- National Potato Month
- National Rice Month
- Whole Grains Month
As you consider ways to celebrate with food, perhaps you could improve your breakfast and make it just a little bit healthier.
Ideas: add some protein; decrease the sugar or sweetener in your coffee by a small amount; begin eating breakfast if you skip it altogether.
Other ways to celebrate September in line with the observances:
Try a new-to-you fruit or vegetable.
How about a grilled Italian cheese sandwich on whole grain bread, accompanied by fresh tomatoes and a crisp apple?
Make a rice that you’ve been meaning to try. There are many varieties to choose from. Check out my blog about rice if you missed it.
For a real treat, make some Hasselback potatoes. Click here for the recipe.
Eating well in a way that serves your health doesn’t have to be boring. Have fun trying new foods and make every day a cause for celebration.
Much love,
Health Coach Carol
“Our time on this earth is sacred, and we should celebrate every moment.”—Paulo Coelho