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From Fiona Haynes, your About Healthy Eating Editor
Get ready to go green for a day and enjoy the festivities of St. Patrick's Day, when everyone in the U.S., it seems, is an honorary Irish person. Apart form the usual St. Patty's Day fare of corned beef and cabbage, you'll see an abundance of green-tinged foods from bagels to cupcakes. If you're ready to embrace your inner Irish, here are some great recipes for you to enjoy. Slainte Mhath!

Gluten-Free St. Patrick's Day Recipes
If you are eating gluten free, there are plenty of traditional St. Patrick's Day recipes to choose from. A few recipes need to be adapted, however -- Irish soda bread, for example. Here's a list of gluten-free recipes for your St. patty's Day feast.

Irish Soda Bread
Traditional Irish Soda Bread is naturally low in fat and requires only a few ingredients. Enjoy this hearty bread with a little low-fat spread or to dip in a rich but lean beef stew.

Vegan Shamrock Shakes
Dairy-free and decadent, this is a vegan take on a popular limited edition St. Patty's Day shake offered by a certain fast food chain. I know which one I'd prefer to drink!

Low Carb Lent
If you are forgoing meat for Lent, don't fall into the trap of swapping meat for high-carb foods. Heres a selction of recipes featuring high-protein meat substitutes and healthy fats to nourish you through a time of moderation.


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