November 23: Celebrate National Cashew + Eat A Cranberry Day With Us!
Are you nuts for cashews? Well, get your party pants on, because November 23 is National Cashew Day but not only that, it's 2-for-1 kind of day, as it's also National Eat A Cranberry Day.
And you don’t even have to feel guilty about celebrating because cashews and cranberries are not only delicious, but good for your health, too!
Don’t believe it? Here are some fast facts about cashews:
- Cashews are a source of good, heart-healthy fat.
- They’re high in protein and help curb your appetite, so you’ll be fueled up and won’t be running to the vending machine every couple of hours.
- Cashews are a good source of antioxidants and minerals, according to EatRight.org, especially copper and magnesium.
- They are native to South America and are grown on a tree that also produces cashew apples.
And the cranberries too of course:
- Raw cranberries have been marketed as a “superfruit” due to their nutrient content and antioxidant qualities.
- Laboratory studies indicate that extracts containing cranberry may have anti-aging effects.
So on November 23, you could get a jar of your favorite party nut mix and call it a day. Or you could do yourself a favor and grab an all-natural, healthy ToYou snack bar that will curb your hunger and your cashew cravings.
ToYou bars also have coconut, yogurt or chocolate chips along with almonds, peanuts, cashews or pecans to make you feel like you hit the snack jackpot – the “snackpot,” if you will.
These two ToYou bars feature cashews and cranberries and can be a tasty, healthy way to celebrate:
- The Chocolate Cranberry bar boasts antioxidants and Vitamin C with three types of nuts and cranberries and currants.
- The Goji Cranberry bar mixes berries and cashews to boost your immune system and heart health.
A few other cashew infused options include:
- Want to feel like a champion? The Chocolate Mango bar was created by Slalom World Champion Thomas Degasperi and combines mango with peanuts, cashews, chocolate and yogurt.
- If you’re looking for something protein filled to recharge your day, the Post Workout bar may be the perfect choice. Cashews combined with dried spinach, hemp protein powder, mint chips, sweet potato and chia bran make a protein-packed bar full of essential nutrients.
- The cashews and almonds are the stars of the Mint Chocolate bar, which can curb your afternoon sweets craving with a mint and dark chocolate blend.
- If you’re looking for something protein filled to recharge your day, the Post Workout bar may be the perfect choice. Cashews combined with dried spinach, hemp protein powder, mint chips, sweet potato and chia bran make a protein-packed bar full of essential nutrients.
- The cashews and almonds are the stars of the Mint Chocolate bar, which can curb your afternoon sweets craving with a mint and dark chocolate blend.
Now you know why cashews are great, in a nutshell and the cranberries we accent them with. So pick up a ToYou bar and post a picture on social media of how you’re celebrating National Cashew Day and National Eat A Cranberry Day. You’ll make your friends jealous that you found a guilt-free way to observe the day! USE HASHTAGS: #NationalCashewDay #EatACranberryDay #ToYouSnacks