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'Green' Your Foods in Honor of St. Patrick's Day

There's no reason to limit your "green food" choices to the usual suspects of dark-green leafy vegetables. Avocados, kiwis, and even green tea can all be thought of as green foods.

Here are HealthCastle.com's top ways to use healthy green foods in a St. Patrick’s Day meal:

  • Bump up the taste appeal with sweet green fruits: Apples and pears with the skin on provide loads of fiber, while kiwi is loaded with Vitamin C and potassium and grapes have Vitamins C and K.
  • Go for finger foods: Include celery and green pepper sticks and cucumber slices. Some light cream cheese or peanut butter for dipping makes these green foods truly fun.
  • Put ‘em on a pizza: Green veggies like peppers and zucchini make great pizza toppings, and even shredded kale can work well and add texture.
  • Make a creamy green soup: Mix pureed avocado and chicken broth as a base and add the flavors you like, or go for asparagus. The unique appearance of green soup gets kids curious.
  • Wash it down with iced green tea: Don't drink sugar-loaded artificial tea. Try serving real brewed green tea cooled with just a hint of sugar for a great antioxidant boost.

– Tips from HealthCastle.com.


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