
{"id":15616,"date":"2023-03-15T06:00:22","date_gmt":"2023-03-15T11:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/?p=15616"},"modified":"2025-05-29T03:09:25","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T08:09:25","slug":"top-10-favorite-green-foods-for-st-patricks-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/diet\/top-10-favorite-green-foods-for-st-patricks-day.html","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Favorite Green Foods for St. Patrick&#8217;s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Green is not only the color of March, but for St. Patrick\u2019s Day too! Looking for some healthy greens to shamrock your St. Patrick\u2019s Day? Follow along for the top ten best greens to incorporate into your diet!<\/p>\n<h2>Top Ten Green Foods<\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15622 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/kale-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"kale\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/kale-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/kale-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/kale.jpg 880w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Kale<\/h3>\n<p>Kale is the powerhouse of all leafy greens, providing our bodies with as much a 72mg of Potassium per cup [1]. Potassium helps to maintain normal fluid levels and influence proper hydration. Sweat lost during exercise can impact performance, and may cause cramping. Potassium can be found in many electrolyte hydration mixes and sports drinks.<\/p>\n<p>Kale is a great substitute for romaine lettuce in a salads. Massaging kale prior to eating can help to improve it\u2019s texture, making it more tender and easier to enjoy.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15626 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/spinach-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"spinach\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/spinach-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/spinach-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/spinach.jpg 880w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Spinach<\/h3>\n<p>As Pop-Eye would say \u201cI\u2019m strong, because I eat my Spinach!\u201d. Spinach is low in calories but high in Vitamins A and Iron. Vitamin A helps with eye health while iron is essential for oxygen function by helping produce hemoglobin to transport oxygen throughout our bodies.<\/p>\n<p>Toss a handful into your smoothie or saut\u00e9 and add as a side to your dinner!<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/recipes\/banana-chia-seed-spinach-smoothie.html\">Banana Chia Seed Spinach Smoothie Recipe<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15624 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/kiwi-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"kiwi\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/kiwi-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/kiwi-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/kiwi.jpg 880w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Kiwi<\/h3>\n<p>This delicious and sweet fruit is packed with Vitamin C and fiber to support immune health and aid digestion. Kiwis can usually be found year-round, so they are an easy option to add to your breakfast.<\/p>\n<p>Eat alone or incorporate into a smoothie for maximum deliciousness. Don\u2019t forget to include the skin of the kiwi as it is packed with nutrients too!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15625 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/avocado-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"avacado\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/avocado-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/avocado-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/avocado.jpg 880w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Avocado<\/h3>\n<p>Avocados are small yet mighty (like a Leprechaun!). These guys are filled with omega 3 fatty acids otherwise known as the \u201chealthy fats\u201d which are essential for our bodies normal function. Fats can help you feel fuller in between meals, support healthy blood sugar levels, and avoid that mid-day \u201ccrash\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Adding avocados onto your toast or with some chips on the side can be great additions to keep you satisfied till your next meal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/recipes\/healthy-guacamole-dip-recipe.html\">Protein-Packed Guacamole Recipe<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15618 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/broccoli-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"broccoli\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/broccoli-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/broccoli-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/broccoli.jpg 880w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Broccoli<\/h3>\n<p>These little green trees are a great addition to any dinner providing you with Vitamin C and K to help with immune health and protein building functions within our bodies. Broccoli also contains large quantities of potassium!<\/p>\n<p>Broccoli is best served by roasting to preserve the maximum amount of nutrients but can also be steamed.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-15623\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/edamame-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"edamame\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/edamame-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/edamame-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/edamame.jpg 880w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Edamame<\/h3>\n<p>Packed with protein, these little guys have almost 18 grams of protein per shelled cup [2]. Edamame is a popular dish in Japan, usually steamed and served as a side with lunch or dinner. Edamame is a great option for vegetarians who are looking for an easy, high protein snack.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-15621\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cucumber-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"cucumber\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cucumber-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cucumber-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cucumber.jpg 880w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Cucumber<\/h3>\n<p>Cucumbers are one of the easiest vegetables to grow and access, making it a great addition to any meal. Cucumbers are made mostly of water, 96% to be exact, and can help support hydration [3]!<\/p>\n<p>This vegetable can be sliced and tossed into water as a refreshing drink or incorporated into a salad for extra fiber content. Hummus is also a great option to dip cucumber slices into for extra protein!<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/recipes\/cucumber-melon-collagen-smoothie.html\">Cucumber Melon Collagen Smoothie<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-15617\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/asparagus-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"asparagus\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/asparagus-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/asparagus-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/asparagus.jpg 880w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Asparagus<\/h3>\n<p>Asparagus is a high fiber food which can help aid in digestion. Women who are pregnant may also reap the benefits of asparagus as it\u2019s a great source of folate. Folate supports a healthy pregnancy by helping both mother and child develop to their full potential.<\/p>\n<p>Saut\u00e9ed, roasted or steamed, asparagus can make a nutritious addition to any meal.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cabbage-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"cabbage\" width=\"299\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cabbage-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cabbage-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cabbage.jpg 880w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 299px) 100vw, 299px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Cabbage<\/h3>\n<p>Coming in many different variations, cabbage is packed with antioxidants. This cruciferous vegetable can be a great to include in any salad, turned into a delicious coleslaw, or even fermented into kimchi!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-15620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/celery-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"celery\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/celery-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/celery-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/celery.jpg 880w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Celery<\/h3>\n<p>Celery is another water packed vegetable and is included in many popular cooking mixes like \u201cmirepoix\u201d &#8211; which consists of celery, onions, and carrots. It also yields its benefits like aiding in digestion as it\u2019s a great source of fiber. Consuming proper amounts of celery in your daily diet can help support digestion and overall hydration.<\/p>\n<p>Consider celery for a quick and easy on-the-go snack alongside some peanut butter and chocolate chips!<\/p>\n<p>Green foods are not meant to be enjoyed solely in the month of March but year-round! These healthy green foods are packed with nutrients that can help you reach your goals and feeling like you\u2019ve struck gold. With St. Patrick\u2019s Day coming up, be sure to incorporate these healthy green foods into your diet!<\/p>\n<h3><em>References<\/em><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/323505\/nutrients\">https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/323505\/nutrients<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/168411\/nutrients\">https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/168411\/nutrients<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/2346406\/nutrients\">https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/2346406\/nutrients<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Green is not only the color of March, but for St. Patrick\u2019s Day too! Looking for some healthy greens to shamrock your St. Patrick\u2019s Day? Follow along for the top ten best greens to incorporate into your diet! Top Ten Green Foods Kale Kale is the powerhouse of all leafy greens, providing our bodies with [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":78,"featured_media":15627,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[2160,1153],"tags":[2102],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Top 10 Favorite Green Foods for St. Patrick&#039;s Day | GNC<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Our top ten picks for foods that will leave you green with envy. 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