Valentine's Day is a reminder to express your fondness for the important people in your life.However, some traditions (like heavy, fatty meals or a large quantity of ooey, gooey chocolates) may actually be harder on their hearts & waistlines...
Here are some heart-healthier gift ideas:
- Give the gift of you-- quality time.
Variation: Donating your time to charity also helps improve your emotional & physical health.
- Share how you feel about the recipient. Feeling loved & needed helps the heart!
- Be active with your loved one. It's a great way to, umm, rekindle your flame (the most G-rated way I could express what research has shown...).
- Relieve some stress. Offer to do some chores or tasks to help out the recipient.
- Take a class together, such as healthier cooking or a new physical activity. Check out some offerings at VGCC (personal enrichment or distance learning).
Don't have the time or money for a class? Choose a new, healthy recipe & cook it together.
- If giving chocolate, choose dark. Dark chocolate is heart-friendlier than milk or white chocolate. However, due to its fat content, moderation is recommended.
For more ideas, check out http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/NutritionCenter/HealthyDietGoals/Heart-Healthy-Valentines-Day-Tips_UCM_322023_Article.jsp#.Ty9IpBzjFfM
Some healthy (but tasty) Valentine's Day recipes:
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