Somehow I overlooked the fact that it’s National Ice Cream Month. It only makes sense when the weather turns hot that this nutritional treat would be where we turn for relief. This year National Ice Cream Day will be Sunday, July 16 so remember to celebrate.

According to the IDFA:

In 1984, President Ronald Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday of the month as National Ice Cream Day. He recognized ice cream as a fun and nutritious food that is enjoyed by a full 90% of the nation’s population. In the proclamation, President Reagan called for all people of the United States to observe these events with “appropriate ceremonies and activities.”

The U.S. ice cream industry generates more than $21 billion in annual sales and provides jobs for thousands of citizens. About 9% of all the milk produced by U.S. dairy farmers is used to produce ice cream, contributing significantly to the economic well-being of the nation’s dairy industry.

You can also find a lot of good information at Ice Cream USA (Breyers).