National Bean Day

National Bean Day

National Bean Day has been celebrated annually on January 6th. It is important to consume protein, vitamin, fibre, antinutrient rich foods to lead a healthy life. Those who prefer eating such kind of things would sure enjoy eating the beans. The green, black, red, kidney, lima, soy, chickpea,  are some of the bean varieties. They are one of the longest-cultivated plants and are a summer crop. National Bean Day celebrates the all the 40,000 bean varieties that are available in different colours, sizes, shapes, and taste.

“Black beans and soybeans are the cornerstones of longevity diets around the world.” – Dan Buettner

History of National Bean Day

Paula Bowen has found to be the person who established the National Bean Day. There is no mention about the year from which this Day has been celebrated. The basis of modern genetics was formed due to the pioneering experimental works of Gregor Mendel with breeding pea plants. As to honour his incredible work, the celebration Day falls on the death anniversary of the geneticist Gregor Mendel. Paula Bowen thought to observe a Day for the beans as her father was a pinto bean farmer. Bean is a common name for the large seeds of genera of the flowering plant family Fabaceae. It is also known as Leguminosae which are used for human or animal food.

The healthy and nutritional benefits of beans are an important source of complex carbohydrates, protein, folate, and iron. Consuming the beans regularly adds significant amounts of fibre and soluble fibre to anyone’s diet. Beans are a very healthy choice for any meal or snack. They are also found to have an excellent source of fibre, lower fat. There are so many types of bean that contain significant amounts of antinutrients. It inhibits some enzyme processes in the body. Phytic acid and phytates, present in beans provides bone growth and interrupt vitamin D metabolism. The production of dry beans is high in Myanmar (Burma), India and Brazil.

How to Celebrate National Bean Day

Celebration the National Bean Day is very simple. The best way to celebrate this Day is to add beans as the part of your regular food routine. Eat beans to have healthy bones and possess high energy. Have the beans for your breakfast by baking and toasting it. Sprouted beans will be even better to eat it as snacks. Dry beans can be fried and used as a side dish for your lunch. As there are many unique varieties of bean cuisine available, you can learn to make those recipes. Share your Bean Day celebrations on the social media using the hashtag #BeanDay.