4 Ways to Eat Green This St. Paddy’s Day 
Don’t limit your “greens” consumption this month to cabbage
and that sketchy dyed green brew at the local pub. There are other options that are positive
saintly, health wise. Nyree Dardarian, RD, nutrition science faculty at Drexel
University, offers four tasty alternatives.
Stephanie Eckelkamp
- Edamame: These easy to pop soybeans are loaded with more than 100% of your RDA of foliate, which is essential for making red blood cells and many prevent DNA damage that could lead to cancer. Toss cooked, shelled edamame into your next salad.
- . Bok Choy: Cooked Bok Choy contains 13% of your RDA of calcium and has a light, sweet flavor finely chopped leaves and sauté with onion, garlic and ginger in a little oil. Toss with cooked rice noodles for a healthy Asian-style entrée.
- . Brussels Sprouts: While low in calories, sprouts are also a good source of fiber which helps maintain satiety. They’re also part of the cruciferous vegetable family, known for its cancer-preventing properties. Trim the ends, quarter, and sauté in oil with onions and garlic.
- Parsley: While often used as a garnish, fresh parsley can supply you with a good dose of plant iron when eaten in larger quatities-1cup contains around 20% of your RDA. Add parsley to a green smoothie or enjoy it in a classic tabbouleh salad.
- Not the traditional St. Paddy’s Day food, but it is a healthy alternative. Thank you to Prevention Magazine for the information.
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