National Tropical Fruit Day
About National Tropical Fruit Day
When is National Tropical Fruit Day? This holiday is always celebrated on July 18
It is the middle of summer. And the weather is hot and sticky, just like summer is supposed to be. We naturally turn to the cooling and soothing benefits of healthy tropical fruits. It brings thoughts of a sandy beach on a tropical island with warm, balmy breezes. So, it is not surprising that we celebrate National Tropical Fruit Day today. One of the objectives of this July 18 holiday, is to raise awareness of the exotic fruits available to us, and their health benefits. So, let’s savor and enjoy fresh exotic fruits, eaten by themselves, in a fruit salad or recipe, or in an icy tropical beverage.
Tropical fruits are grown in the hot, humid, and rainy regions of the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. We most often think of bananas and coconuts coming from these regions. However, there’s dozens of other tropical fruits, each with their own taste and characteristics. These fruits are among the healthiest foods you can eat. Hopefully, they are a regular part of your diet. These fruits are high in dietary fiber. In addition, they are loaded with vitamins and minerals. But, that’s not all. They have a high level of antioxidants, too.
As you sit under a shady tree or rest in your hammock enjoying a tropical fruit salad, think about all of their health benefits. Aside from the sugar content in them, tropical fruits are a healthy food choice for everyone.
Popular Tropical Fruits
Here are some of the most popular tropical fruits:
- Acai berries – They are the latest health craze.
- Avocados – Yes, it is a fruit.
- Bananas
- Citrus Fruits
- Coconuts
- Dragon Fruit
- Kiwi
- Mangos
- Papaya
- Passion Fruit
- Pineapple
And, this is not all. There are perhaps a couple dozen lesser-known tropical fruits.
Tropical Fruit Trivia and Fun Facts
Amaze your friends with tropical fruit trivia and facts:
- 95% of tropical fruits are grown in developing countries. And over 80% of the production is exported to developed nations.
- Native to South America, Pineapples are a symbol of hospitality.
- Acai berries are a difficult crop to harvest. They grow way up near the top of 60-foot tall palm trees.
- Tom Selleck and Jamie Foxx are avocado farmers.
- Bananas are grown all over the world. There are over 1,000 varieties.
- Acai are native to the Amazon region of Brazil.
- The flowers of Dragon Fruit only bloom at night.
- The antioxidants in passion fruit promote healthy skin and hair.
- There is a bird that shares the name “Kiwi’. The kiwi bird can not fly.
- One coconut tree can produce up to 180 coconuts in a season.
How to Celebrate National Tropical Fruit Day
Here are a few ideas on how to celebrate National Tropical Fruit Day:
- Enjoy them at every meal and snack today.
- See how many different fruits you can eat. Try one you’ve never had before.
- Hold an island party. Have attendees wear tropical-themed shirts. Make apps and drinks with tropical fruits of all kinds.
- Enjoy a fruity tropical drink, alcoholic or non-alcoholic. Pina Coladas anyone!?
- Mix and match a variety of tropical fruit juices. With a little luck, it could become the next drink sensation.
- Buy fresh avocados and make guacamole.
- Make a tropical fruit salad. Then, bring it to work to share with your coworkers.
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History and Origin of National Tropical Fruit Day
In 2023, Amy Monette from the National Day Calendar created National Tropical Fruit Day. It should come as no surprise to learn she loves tropical fruit. As for the selection of the date, it is appropriate to celebrate this holiday in the summer when icy tropical drinks are popular.
We are all but certain that neither the U.S. Congress nor the President has made this a national day… yet. We did not find any congressional resolution or presidential proclamation. Let’s change this. Write to your local congressman and senator today.
Definition of “National” Days – and why it is so important to distinguish and identify true national days.
This Day in History
Here are some things that happened on this day:
- Nadia Comăneci becomes the first gymnast in Olympic Games history to score a perfect 10 score at the Montreal Games. (1925)
- Comet Shoemaker-Levy’s largest collision with Jupiter leaves a black spot a phenomenal 12,000 km across! (1944)
- Nelson Mandela, South African anti-apartheid activist, and President, was born on this day in 1918.
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