Our favorite love holiday is upon us again, ladies and gents! What I deem as the third-worst holiday for unhealthy food intake (right behind the yearly health debacles we call Thanksgiving and Christmas) usually results in what can easily be compared to a diabetic meltdown. I am one that typically doesn't like to receive chocolate on Valentine's day due to the fact that the box might be inhaled before the day is over, so better to not receive it. (Out of sight, out of mind, right?!) So how about trying a HEALTHY Valentine's Day this year for you and your honey! I'll give you some ideas of what the perfect healthy V-Day scenario would be for me. Now keep in mind, this is not "the norm", so most people would probably think I'm nuts (hey!...nuts are a healthy V-Day snack! Haha! I know...off track) but go with me here and make your own changes to suit your own fun and healthy spin on it if you wish.
1. GIVE YOUR SIGNIFICANT OTHER AN INVIGORATING MASSAGE!
Massages are obviously very good for your mind, body, and your spirit, so give your special someone a relaxing deep tissue, preferrably in the morning to start the day off in a relaxed, recharged kind of way. Plus massage breeds closeness and intimacy. Love is in the air already!
2. MAKE SOME CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES TOGETHER!
Chocolate covered strawberries are probably one of the healthier treats to have on this day (or any day, for that matter) especially when they are dipped in DARK chocolate! Ultra-yumminess! Find some big, plump and juicy ruby reds and turn them into heavenly chocolate jewels with a dip in the 75% or higher variety, meaning find some dark chocolate where the level of antioxidant-laden cacao bean in the chocolate is 75% or above. Your heart (and your stomach) will be happy!
3. CHOOSE A RED WINE AT DINNER!
When you're out later at dinner (like everyone else in America) there's nothing wrong with making some healthy tweaks to your choices...and you don't have to sacrifice taste. Instead of beer, soda, etc, choose a nice, smooth glass of red vino to start. Red wine contains resveratrol and other polyphenols that are really good for the heart and the arteries, keeping them clean and healthy.
4. TWEAK YOUR MEAL TOO!
There are ways you can still "have your cake and eat it too" so to speak. Try putting your dressing on the side with your salad. When you take a bite of salad, lightly dip your bite in a bit of dressing. You'll save HUNDREDS of calories by not putting it all on the salad! Also, say you get chicken fettucine alfredo as your main dish. Ask your server to have the kitchen go lighter on the alfredo sauce or better yet, put the sauce on the side as well. That way, you actually have control over what goes into your mouth and what doesn't! 'Cuz we all want to keep that slim waistline, right?!
Well I thought I was going to keep this short and sugary sweet (yes, pun intended) but I guess that's all I've got, for now. Keep it simple and fun! Have a happy and healthy Valentine's Day everyone!
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