January 06 - National Bean Day

Happy National Bean Day! On January 6th, green, red, kidney, lima, soy (or jelly) are just a few of the different kinds of beans annually recognized today.

Today day celebrates the bean in all sizes, shapes, and colors. We’ve been cultivating beans (legumes) since the early seventh millennium B.C. And today, just as throughout the Old and New World history, beans provide a significant source of protein.   

Not only are beans an exceptionally healthy meal and snack choice, but they supply an excellent source of fiber as well. They are low in fat and are high in complex carbohydrates, folate, and iron, too. 

In one cup of cooked beans, supplies between nine and thirteen grams of fiber.  Soluble fiber can help in lowering blood cholesterol.

• •  There are approximately forty thousand bean varieties in the world! 
• •  Only a fraction of these varieties is mass-produced for regular consumption.

HOW TO OBSERVE

This holiday offers so many recipes to try thanks to all the varieties of beans available. Try beans you’ve never tasted before. Introduce a new variety of bean to your cooking regimen. When you do, be sure to share the recipe.

  

Since beans are so beneficial, you’ll want to keep friends and family informed of your bean discoveries. National Day Calendar® even provides a few recipes for you to try in the websites below:

Garbanzo Bean Chocolate Cake (Gluten-Free)

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/149550/garbanzo-bean-chocolate-cake-gluten-free/ 

Bean Cabbage Soup

https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/bean-cabbage-soup/ 

Hearty Bean Stew

https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/hearty-bean-stew/ 

Use #NationalBeanDay to post on social media.

HISTORY

National Day Calendar® continues researching the origins of this food holiday while sampling the extensive variety of beans available. 

#NationalBeanDay 

@JellyBellyUSA 

@MrBean 

@nichecinema 

January 06 - National Cuddle Up Day

Happy National Cuddle Up Day! Each year on January 6th, today encourages us to snuggle up with someone for the health benefits and more!

January is typically some of the coldest days of the year, so what better way to stay warm and reap the health benefits of cuddling on National Cuddle Up Day?

  

Whether it’s a three dog night (a night so cold that it takes three dogs to cuddle up with to stay warm) or only slightly chilly, there are multiple benefits to cuddling with human, canine or other pet. 

Cuddling releases oxytocin. This hormone alone has tremendous health benefits. Besides giving us warm and fuzzy feelings, oxytocin reduces pain. So, when the cold has made those muscles and joints ache, cuddling can help reduce those aches and pains.

Oxytocin also helps to reduce heart disease, lowers blood pressure, stress, and anxiety. If it weren’t free, insurance carriers would probably cover cuddling since it’s such a huge health benefit!

Communication is more than just e-mails, texts, or conversation. Physical touch can communicate trust, commitment, safety, and reassurance. This goes for human to human contact as well as human to pet contact. Cuddling expresses all of these things, which are vital to a healthy relationship.

Cuddling also boosts sexual desire. Aside from oxytocin, dopamine is released, stimulating the brain to seek pleasure. However, dopamine also can improve memory and focus.

Don’t have someone to cuddle up with? Make an appointment for a massage. Studies show that a massage provides similar benefits.

HOW TO OBSERVE

Cuddle up with someone you love. Invite your pet up on the sofa for a snuggle session. Schedule a massage. Use #NationalCuddleUpDay to post on social media.

HISTORY

National Day Calendar® continues researching the origins of this snuggly holiday. 

#NationlCuddleUpDay 

@nichecinema 

January 06 - National Technology Day

Happy National Technolgy Day! On January 6th, today recognizes the way technology changes the world and looks to the future of technology. From the wheel to smartphones, each year the day annually honors technological achievements made that impact our daily lives.

Imagine the world without technology. In our daily lives, we can’t take a step without coming into contact with a form of it. The world is abuzz with technology!

Outside of the healthcare sector, tech jobs are one of the strongest and fastest-growing divisions. And let’s face it, technology is at the center of most jobs these days. From agriculture, healthcare and fitness to entertainment, food service and security...each uses technology to keep us organized, connected, healthy and safe.

One area of the tech world that continues to advance and affect our lives is apps (short for applications). With the advent of smartphones, apps are way more than just games or photo editing. If you haven’t made any resolutions yet, resolve to check out these trending apps:

• •  AXEL – Files move or stream from one device straight to another. No stops along the way and no uploading. Removes the middlemen. 
• •  Circle of 6 – When talking about personal safety, this is a tool you might consider having.  It’s designed to quickly and discreetly get help in dangerous situations. By simply tapping twice, pre-written messages are sent to designated recipients, GPS location included. 
• •  Zombies, Run! – Exercise as a game. And zombies. It’s a zombie exercise game. If nothing else motivates you, maybe this will. 

HOW TO OBSERVE

Use #TechnologyDay on social media.  Talk to someone about your technology ideas or try to find a way to bring your idea forward.

HISTORY

AXEL, an American technology-based company headquartered out of Las Vegas, Nevada, founded National Technology Day. The Registrar at National Day Calendar® declared National Technology Day in 2016. 

Media Contacts

AXEL: Dmitry Kogosov | 702.948.9770

#TechnologyDay 

@AXELUnlimited 

@nichecinema