National Pick Strawberries Day falls on May 20. Strawberries are a summer fruit that is loved and cherished by many for the nostalgia of sunny days it brings. More than half the children in the U.S. go to pick strawberries from special farming and gardening areas around this time. A fun activity in itself, strawberry picking allows for quality time to be spent with nature and loved ones. Moreover, strawberries offer amazing nutritional value. These red berries are full of antioxidants, vitamin C, folic acid, fiber, etc. As if these qualities weren’t enough, the tasty fruit is also a cousin of the beautiful rose plant. Now that’s beauty on the inside and out, if you ask us.
National Lipid Day
Every year National Lipid Day is observed on May 10 across the world for people suffering from dyslipidemia. It is a rare condition in which an abnormal increase in the number of lipids like cholesterol or fat in the blood occurs. People from all walks of life can help in working towards creating awareness about dyslipidemia. You can partake by volunteering for events and letting people know about the dos and don’ts of the disease. It is more prevalent in Asian Indians as compared to white Caucasians in the U.S.
May Ray Day
May Ray Day is celebrated on May 19 and today we celebrate all the rays of sunshine in our lives. It’s that time of year when the remnants of spring bring the whispers of summer, and the sunshine is at its most inviting. So what are you waiting for? Take a gulp of that sweet summer air.