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Shanthi Appelo, MS, RD

Shanthi Appelö is a registered dietitian and health and wellness spokesperson for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan based in Detroit. Passionate about the science of nutrition and behavior, Shanthi has experience working in clinical nutrition, public health and teaching in the university setting. She earned her Master of Science in Public Health Nutrition from the University of Tennessee and has a research background in maternal and child health nutrition and public health, as well as a Certificate of Training in Obesity Interventions from the Commission on Dietetic Registration. In her free time, she enjoys experimenting in the kitchen, exploring the outdoors, working on art and spending time with family.

Shamrock Smoothie and Green Pizza

Shamrock Smoothie
The Irish have observed St. Patrick’s Day for more than 1,000 years, and the rest of the world has joined in the celebration with parades, green rivers and cuisine. Though it’s a Catholic holiday that falls during Lent, restrictions were lifted back in the day to allow meat — especially for the traditional Irish bacon and cabbage. Stateside, corned beef and cabbage — and a mug of green beer — have become St. Patrick’s Day staples.
For a healthier take on St. Patrick’s Day food, follow along for some healthy green-themed recipes:
Serving Amount
Ingredients

  • 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks

  • 1⁄2 cup frozen mango chunks

  • 11⁄2 cup oat milk

  • 1⁄4 cup vanilla Greek yogurt

  • 1 cup loosely packed fresh spinach

  • 4 fresh mint leaves

  • Garnish: finely shredded coconut

Instructions
  • Step 1

    Make a template of a shamrock cutting out the shape using a clean, thick and hard paper so that it does not melt into the smoothie. 

  • Step 2

    Blend all ingredients except shredded coconut. 

  • Step 3

    Pour smoothie into desired drinkware. 

  • Step 4

    Place template over smoothie and sprinkle shredded coconut, covering the cutout. Gently remove paper. Serve and enjoy! 

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