This St. Patrick’s Day, why not ditch the green beer and get your green on in a way that would make a leprechaun proud?
Eat your greens. Yup, we’re serious. It’s Nutrition Month, after all!
Getting a daily dose of the dark leafy stuff especially comes with a slew of health benefits. To start, they’re a great source of:
Plus, eating green vegetables helps minimize the risk of developing cancer or diabetes, keeps our bones strong, and even keeps our brains young. That’s right, eating clean & green has recently been linked to warding off cognitive decline.
So as the greenest day of the year approaches, why not commit to eating one new green vegetable a day for the rest of the month? Something healthy to thank your liver for working so hard. To make things really easy for you, we’ve compiled a list of 17 amazing greens to add to your grocery list.
- Artichokes – fresh is best. Recipes here
- Arugula – yummy, slightly bitter green to add to your salad or burger!
- Asparagus – easy & abundant. Recipes here
- Broccoli – eat more of this super-food. Like an adult. Recipes here
- Brussels Sprouts – another super-food to include. Recipes here
- Cabbage – cheap and cheerful, the under-rated veggie. Recipes here
- Celery – crunchy and fabulous. Recipes here
- Collard Greens – a southern favourite! Recipes here
- Green Beans – one of the most versatile vegetables. Recipes here
- Green Peppers – not just for your pizza! Recipes here
- Kale – yes, you WILL like it. Recipes here
- Leeks – you may never buy an onion again. Recipes here
- Lettuce – this just should be in your fridge all the time. But if it isn’t, let’s convince you. Recipes here
- Rapini – don’t be bitter, just #BeBetter. Figure out how to cook it best here
- Spinach – Popeye knew his stuff. Add spinach to your dinner in 15 different ways here
- Swiss Chard – don’t be intimidated, it’s still just a leaf. Recipes here
- Zucchini – so many possibilities. Try a new one here
None of the above enticing you? (well you sure are hard to please!) How about just upping your salad game then? Here are some yummy salad recipes that include some of the dark, leafy power-house veggies you should be eating.
