Start your own green tradition. Get a good supply of vitamins, minerals, water and antioxidants daily. Here are some green ideas:

1. Increase fiber with broccoli.

2. Vary your leafy greens ? the darker the better.

3. Choose vitamin K for increased bone health ? good source of this found in greens.

4. Improve cholesterol with avocado - contain good monounsaturated fats & vitamin E.

5. Alternate oranges with kiwifruit - contains more C than oranges and lots of fiber.

6. Snack on green apples - contain more fiber to aid digestion & heart health.

7. Drink tea - green tea - has the most antioxidants and flavonoids for heart health.

Raw or cooked ? this is a good time to get greens in your diet. Not as exciting as eating pub burgers and fries? Hey, you can always meet your friends for a guilt-free St Paddy's cocktail, knowing you've eaten a healthy meal at home first!