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When you think of healthy holidays, what are some that come to mind? Definitely not Thanksgiving. Probably not Christmas. Halloween has too much candy. Maybe Arbor Day? That’s a great guess, but what we were going for is St. Patrick’s Day! I know what you’re thinking – isn’t St. Patrick’s Day usually celebrated with corned beef and cabbage and copious amounts of green beer? Well, sometimes…but it doesn’t have to be! Hear me out.
St. Patrick’s Day in the United States is typically celebrated with lots of green. Here’s where the healthy aspect starts to come in! So many healthy foods are green. St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect way to mix healthy eating with being festive! Here’s a few green options we highly recommend trying:
Finally, end your day with a green grain free pizza! Making your own pizza sauce can make this an even healthier option by reducing (or eliminating) the sugars from the recipe. As for the toppings – that’s something we’ll leave up to you.
Follow that up with some cucumber and feta rolls for lunch. Cucumbers are a great low calorie, low carb hunger quencher while fat-free feta tastes like a treat. It’s important not to completely deprive yourself of all fun things (for us, that means cheese) when dieting. You just have to moderate your treats in a smart, health-conscious way.
Follow that up with some cucumber and feta rolls for lunch. Cucumbers are a great low calorie, low carb hunger quencher while fat-free feta tastes like a treat. It’s important not to completely deprive yourself of all fun things (for us, that means cheese) when dieting. You just have to moderate your treats in a smart, health-conscious way.
Start your day with a healthy green drink! Try this pear and arugula smoothie for breakfast to be as chipper as a leprechaun. The pear will create a natural sweetness while the arugula adds in the green veggie twist.If food and drink don’t sound like the most fun way to celebrate, there are plenty of local dance and music options!
Staying true to the green theme, Plum Island Beachcoma is hosting a DJ dance party with a costume contest for best green St. Patrick’s Day attire on 3/16/19. Get a good dose of cardio in while attempting to perfect your Irish jig in your greenest clothes, and maybe win a prize! Dancing on a Saturday night can absolutely count as your workout for the day and keep you on track with a healthy celebration. Find more information here at the Newburyport Chamber of Commerce.
If live music is more your scene, check out the 4th Annual Blarney Bash at the Blue Ocean Music Hall in Salisbury on 3/16/19. They will be hosting U2 Tribute band, Joshua Tree. Sing and dance along to some of these classic songs from the iconic Dublin-based band, covered by Boston’s own Joshua Tree. Again, find more info here at the Newburyport Chamber of Commerce.
For a live music option in Newburyport, check out local favorite, the Grog. They are having their own dance party on 3/16/19 with Joppa Flatts. Green is again encouraged and may even be rewarded. Check out The Grog’s Facebook page for more info!
Whether your day is spent at home making some healthy green treats, or you venture out to sing and dance to festive Irish music, we hope you have a happy, safe, and healthy St. Patrick’s Day!
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