Celebrate This Valentine in a Healthy Way

Every year butterfly of love spread its wing in the month of February to its length and romance fill up the air. However, Valentine day has now grown into a Valentine week, and every one want to make there loved ones feel special in this romantic week. Though if you really care for your loved one’s taking extra measure to celebrate this day in a healthy way.

Moderate drinking is advised: Drinking alcohol in excess can turn a great night into a nothing night. A glass of red wine can be suitable, it is believed to help reduce the risk of blood clots and keep the cardiovascular system in shape and you will feel good in the morning too as it is light.

Send a fruit basket: Though Valentine cannot be complete without chocolates. Chocolates are chock-full of preservatives, trans fat and chemical additives. Instead of giving these to your loved one, try something that has natural sugar as well as healthy nutrients. Valentine is all about laughter, fun and food, so don’t deprive yourself completely of the chocolates, dark chocolate that are said to have an incredible amounts of antioxidants can be consumed in small quantity. 

Cook at home: It remains a fact that Valentine's Day is mostly celebrated in restaurants. Though most of the dishes offered on this day are often hearty dishes with lot of oil and sugar. Though these days many people have started giving a treat to your loved ones at home and avoid the crowds and long waits for food. Cooking at home, which is an excellent way to give then a healthy food rich of natural ingredients. 

This can help you to cut down on calories.

Opt for a healthy diet: If you still plan to eat outside than order foods that are more hygienic. Feel free to ask whether your food can be cooked with low fat and carbohydrate. Order a light salad or soup for the starter. This may help to fill you up before you dive into the big meal. Meals having oysters, asparagus, and bananas have chelating minerals and the bromelain enzyme that is said to enhance the male concupiscence. Even the odor of almonds is supposedly great to evoke feeling in females.

Consume Red: Other food items that are considered healthy include delicious strawberries and cherries, tomatoes red bell peppers, radicchio, red beans and red onions. These are stuffed with vitamins, cancer-fighting antioxidants or cholesterol-busting fiber and protein.

Going Outdoor is a Good Option: Going for movies and clubs is not the only option this valentine take your love for a outdoor picnic or ice skating or zoo. This will not only make your day adventurous and unique but will also help you to be active and you will burn some calories.

There are a lot many things that can make your day better and healthier one has to just plan and decide. Valentine is all about love and its expression and care for your loved one is the best way of showing it.