Top 6 Sweet Tips for a Healthy “Valentine’s

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Saint Valentine's Day, also known as ”Valentine's Day” or the ”Feast of Saint Valentine”, is a holiday observed on February 14 each year. It is a festival of romantic love and many people give cards, letters, flowers or presents to their spouse or partner. What do people do?Many people celebrate their love for their partner by sending cards or letters, giving gifts or flowers and arranging meals in restaurants. However, some people use the occasion to present lavish gifts.SymbolsThe most common Valentine's Day symbols are the heart, particularly in reds and pinks, and pictures or models of Cupid. Cupid is usually portrayed as a small winged figure with a bow and arrow.

Valentine’s Day

On February 14, millions of people will have a romantic day packed with food that's no good for their heart, followed by heart-shaped boxes of candy and chocolate.

But, instead of supplying your sweetheart with unhealthy gifts this Valentine’s Day, why not give your actual heart? 

There is possibly no better way to honour your commitment to someone than doing something that adds to a long, happy, and healthy life.

Your sweetheart may have the key to your heart, but a proper diet and regular physical activity can be the key to a healthy heart. This Valentine’s Day, indulge your sweetheart with a heart-healthy gift or date.

Here are 10 ways to show your care about your loved one's heart.

Healthy Valentine’s Day

Use this day as an opportunity to tell your loved one how you feel about him or her, and share ways that you can support each other’s health and wellness.How to express your feelings:1. Pay him or her a compliment.2. Express consideration.3. Say “I Love You”.4.Write a nice letter.5.Make eye contact.6.Show your feelings through your actions.

1. Express Yourself

Plan a romantic dinner at home. Better yet, cook the meal together! Most restaurants will be crowded, expensive, and unhealthy. Choose a meal you will both enjoy.

Enjoy your heart-healthy meal by candlelight and enjoy some quality alone time.

Prepare a romantic candlelight dinner at home using one of our heart-healthy recipes

Cooking at home is an excellent way to control the quality and amounts of what you eat. 

2. Set a “table for two”

Consider making a healthy meal for Valentine’s Day. Serve food lower in salt and fat content, provide more fruits and vegetables, and make less sugary sweets for an overall healthy Valentine’s Day.

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3. Be Food Conscious

Valentine’s Day is a perfect time to do something sweet for your partner, both in sentiment and with a delicious dessert. Instead of candy or a treat that is a “heart attack on a plate”, give your partner a fruit basket and share it over dark chocolate.

Share you appreciation, love, and support for your partner while enjoying this healthier, yet delicious treat.

4. Do Something Sweet

Send a fruit basket to your loved one that has natural sugar as well as healthy nutrients instead of sending sweets with added sugars.

Most of these candies are chock-full of preservatives, trans fat and chemical additives.

try making your own chocolates using baker’s chocolate, or even dark chocolate, and heart shaped chocolate molds.

5. Less Sugar & Chocolates

 If you and your loved one are trying to lose or maintain weight, chocolate will not be the best gift to give this Valentine’s. Why not try:

a delicious fruit basket, full of natural sweet flavours a romantic book or DVD to enjoy together or why not cook your Valentine a romantic, healthy meal - if

its lower in salt it will also keep your hearts healthy.

6. Alternatives to Chocolate