Saint Patrick’s Day, colloquially St. Paddy’s Day or simply Paddy’s Day, is an annual feast day which celebrates Saint Patrick (circa AD 385–461), the most commonly recognised of the patron saints of Ireland, and is generally celebrated on 17th of March.

Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated worldwide by those of Irish descent and increasingly by people of other ethnicities as well, notably in Argentina, Australia, New Zealand and North America. Celebrations are generally themed around all things Irish and, by association, the color green. Both Christians and non-Christians celebrate the secular version of the holiday by wearing green, eating Irish food and/or green foods.

Since this day is all about the greens, why not be healthier by eating the freshest super greens? If you are tired of the same old cabbage soup, try these other greens that will make both St. Patrick and you happier.

1. Spinach: Calorie for calorie, spinach provides more nutrients than any other food. Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin K, Vitamin A, manganese, folate, magnesium, iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, calcium, potassium, and Vitamin B6. Amazingly, researchers have already identified at least 13 different kinds of health-promoting flavonoid compounds in spinach. Spinach is an excellent source of magnesium, a mineral that can help to lower high blood pressure and protect against heart disease.

2. Kiwi: Kiwi often gives a fruit salad an exotic flare. But did you know that this flavorful fruit has more antioxidant Vitamin C than an orange, and more heart-healthy potassium than a banana? Studies have shown that fully-ripened fruits contain the most antioxidants, so it pays to wait until your kiwis totally ripe. Simply eat peeled kiwi as is, or add sliced pieces to your fruit salad.

3. Avocado: Avocado is notorious for being high in fat. But the fat contained in avocado is the good kind of fat – monounsaturated fat (MUFA)- which helps lower LDL (bad) cholesterol, and increase HDL (good) cholesterol. Plus, it’s full of heart-healthy potassium. Take advantage of its creamy texture and use it as spread. Or, try garnishing soup with chopped avocado, or just toss sliced pieces into any salad.

4. Bok Choy: Bok choy is packed with Vitamins A and C, iron, calcium and phytonutrients. Plus, it’s very filling, high in fiber, and low in calories. It is absolutely fine to eat bok choy raw as well. Similar to spinach, raw baby bok choy works well in salad, so go ahead and toss it into your salad and reap the nutritional benefits.

5. Green Tea: Green tea contains high levels of antioxidant polyphenols – it even ranks higher than some fruits and vegetables on the ORAC score rank (a score which measures antioxidant potential of plant-based foods). Compared to red and black tea, green tea is the least processed. Studies have demonstrated that green tea may protect against developing cancer and heart diseases. And best of all, brewed green tea contains 0 calories; making it a guilt-free indulgence. To reap the most health benefits, brew your green tea for at least 3 to 5 minutes to bring out the beneficial polyphenols.