Eat Better, Eat Together Month - Let's adopt better eating habits, and share more meals together.

Eat Better, Eat Together Month 2025 – October 2025

Eating with your family and friends on a regular basis has been associated with improved social skills, better eating habits, and fewer behavioral problems in teenagers. It is also helpful for reducing stress in adults. Every year, October serves as Eat Better, Eat Together Month. While the history of the day is unknown, it is meant to promote better eating habits, and encourage us to share more meals together.

Eat Better, Eat Together Month timeline

18th Century
The Sandwich's royal roots

John Montagu, fourth Earl of Sandwich and a notorious gambler, invented this convenience food so he could play cards longer — and spend less time preparing meals.

16th Century
Cafes make their debut

The world's first cafe opened in Constantinople, which is Istanbul in the modern world.

15th Century
Spice trading began

Portuguese spice traders reached South Africa and India. This enabled the exchange of culture, particularly in terms of food and recipes.

6th Century AD
Coffee cultivated

Arabica coffee was cultivated around this time, most probably, in China

25 to 200 AD
Metal stove invented

The Chinese used cast iron to build a stove, paving the way for modern cooking methods.

How to Observe Eat Better, Eat Together Month

  1. Make a meal together

    Designate one day in October when the whole family makes a meal together. Get the kids involved. If you live away from your family, invite your neighbors or coworkers.

  2. Organize a barbecue party

    There is nothing more fun than a barbecue party in the backyard. Make sure you pick healthy alternatives, though.

  3. Clear your kitchen

    Toss the cookies and chips. Replace them with some healthy alternatives.

5 Weird Foods We Dare You To Try

  1. Fungus-Ridden Corncob (Mexico)

    A corncob covered in blue-black spores is a culinary specialty in Mexico. Yup, Mexicans devour the fungus. It apparently has a wood flavor.

  2. Fermented Horse's Milk (Mongolia)

    Mongolians ferment a hare's milk till it's fizzy, slightly sour, and sort of alcoholic. It is the Mongolians' idea of beer and by no stretch an unusual offering in the rugged country.

  3. Century Egg (China)

    Eggs are covered in clay, salt, and ash and allowed for ferment for about two to three months. At the end of this (inexplicable) exercise, the egg yolk turns green, smells of sulphur, and, apparently, is a delicacy.

  4. Sperm Sacs of Fish (Japan)

    The Japanese boil sperm sacs of cod or angler fish and enjoy them as a delicacy. The sacs look like miniature brains and are supposed to have a sweet taste to them.

  5. Larvae of Ant (Mexico)

    A venomous ant species lays its eggs in the agave plants in Mexico. The Mexicans harvest the larvae and use them as a filling for their tacos. They supposedly have a nutty flavor.

Why Eat Better, Eat Together Month is Important

  1. It focuses on food

    Many of us have simply forgotten how to enjoy a meal. This month shines a spotlight on one of the most important things we do to survive. That would be eating.

  2. It encourages community spirit

    We often have no clue what is going on in the lives of those closest to us. The month is meant to foster a community spirit through sharing meals.

  3. It helps us make better food choices

    The monthlong observance encourages us to be more aware about what we're eating. That triple burger might taste delicious, but if that's all you are having, you are missing out.

Eat Better, Eat Together Month dates

Year Date Day
2023 October 1 Sunday
2024 October 1 Tuesday
2025 October 1 Wednesday
2026 October 1 Thursday
2027 October 1 Friday
International Coffee Day
World Vegetarian Day
​International Day of Older Persons
Chinese National Day
National Black Dog Day
National Homemade Cookies Day
National Walk and Bike to School Day
National Hair Day
National Fire Pup Day
Maha Navami
National Lace Day
CD Player Day
Model T Day
International Music Day
Balloons Around the World Day
National Kale Day
National Pumpkin Seed Day
Filipino American History Month
World Ballet Day
International Walk to School Day
National Day of China
Ayudha Puja
Mahanavami
Navami of Durga Puja
Teacher's Day in Uzbekistan
ROK Alliance Day
Nigeria Independence Day
Coffee with a Cop Day
Cyprus Independence Day
World Sake Day
Tuvalu Independence Day
Semana Morazánica
International Raccoon Appreciation Day
Nepal: Maha Navami
Investiture of the Captains Regent in San Marino
FGTeeV Chase's Birthday
Peter Thomas's Birthday
Julie Andrews's Birthday
Latisha Scott's Birthday
Dorian Hunter's Birthday
Jurnee Smollett-Bell's Birthday
Matthew Daddario's Birthday
Priah Ferguson's Birthday
Delianna Urena's Birthday
Zach Galifianakis's Birthday
Nathaniel Drew's Birthday
Myles Parrish's Birthday
RD Benji's Birthday
Brie Larson's Birthday
Drew Chadwick's Birthday
Isis King's Birthday
National Walk Your Dog Week
Elderly Filipino Week
Health Literacy Month
​​Italian American Heritage Month
Eat Better, Eat Together Month
Emotional Wellness Month
German American Heritage Month
National Caramel Month
National Chili Month
​National Dental Hygiene Month
​National Depression Education and Awareness Month
National Dessert Month
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
National Pasta Month
National Pickled Peppers Month
​National Pizza Month
​National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
National Pretzel Month
National Sausage Month
Polish American Heritage Month
​Fair Trade Month
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Caffeine Addiction Recovery Month
Vegetarian Month
National Chiropractic Month
Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
​Blindness Awareness Month
AIDS Awareness Month
Down Syndrome Awareness Month
​National ADHD Awareness Month
​National Critical Illness Awareness Month
​National Ergonomics Month
​National Liver Awareness Month
​National Protect Your Hearing Month
​Rett Syndrome Awareness Month
​World Menopause Month
​National Physical Therapy Month
​National Book Month
LGBTQ+ History Month
National Crime Prevention Month
Church Library Month
Halloween Safety Month
Go Sober For October
Italian American Heritage and Culture Month
Financial Planning Month
International Walk To School Month
National Apple Month
National Non-GMO Month
National Pescatarian Month
Celebrate The Bilingual Child Month
Bat Appreciation Month
National Cookie Month
National Medical Librarians Month
​National Learning and Development Month
Contact Lens Safety Month
Country Music Month
National Animal Safety and Protection Month
National Church Safety and Security Month
Head Start Awareness Month
Dyslexia Awareness Month
National Arts & Humanities Month
National Cookbook Month
Long Term Care Planning Month
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
National Audiology Awareness Month
National LGBT History Month
​National Bullying Prevention Month
Eye Injury Prevention Month
World Animal Month
Unblocktober
National Pet Wellness Month
World Autism Month
Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month
World Habitat Awareness Month
Museums and Galleries Month
National Pitbull Awareness Month
Squirrel Awareness Month
National Orthodontic Health Month
​​Global Diversity Awareness Month
Family History Month
International School Libraries Month
Hog Out Month
Prenatal-onset GBS Disease Recognition Month
​Breast Cancer Awareness Month
National Work and Family Month
​National Spina Bifida Awareness Month
The Big Draw
National Indigenous Peoples Month
American Pharmacists Month
Black Speculative Fiction Month
​Healthy Lung Month