Healthy Tips for Your Valentine’s Day
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Ready to celebrate Valentine’s Day the healthy way? The
Calorie Control Council[1]
is here to help you do just that! Eat your heart out with the tips below.
Step away from the bread basket
If you’d like a roll, grab one then move it outside of your
reaching distance. The same goes for chips, should you be at a Mexican
restaurant. Grab a small handful and then stay away from them the rest of the
night.
Meal modifications are key
Feel free to make special requests. Ask the waiter if they
can put the sauce on the side – or to substitute veggies for the french fries.
Find out if your meal can be made without butter, oil or salt…anything that
could help cut down on calories. And remember: in terms of calories, grilled is
usually better than fried and baked is better than braised.
Start out healthy
Consider ordering a light salad or soup to kick things off.
This will help to fill you up before you dive into the big meal. You also might
want to split an entrée with your significant other.
Practice portion control
Remember that restaurant sizes are often larger than normal.
Consider eating half of your meal and putting the rest in a doggie bag.
Avoid all the bells and whistles
Don’t add a bunch of extras to your meal. When it comes to a
salad, avoid topping it off with buttery croutons, grated cheese, bacon and
dollops of high-fat dressing. The same goes with a burger, baked potato and
other entrees.
Think red
Red bell peppers, radicchio, cherries, strawberries, red
beans, red onions and tomatoes, for example, are all packed with vitamins,
cancer-fighting antioxidants or cholesterol-busting fiber and protein. In
addition, a daily glass of red wine is believed to help reduce the risk of
blood clots and keep the cardiovascular system in shape. So forgo that
cocktail, which can be loaded with sugar, and have a glass of red wine instead
(and ask if they serve a light version).
Don't always give the gift of chocolate
If you and your significant other are trying to lose or
maintain weight, consider purchasing a fruit basket instead of a box of
chocolate, or baking a low-calorie dessert. It’s also important to remember
that a number of sugar-free candies and chocolate brands are available and can
be found at your local grocery store or the candy section of an area pharmacy.
A bouquet of flowers, healthy cookbook, personal training sessions or a day spa
gift certificate could also prove worthy gift substitutes.
Do not completely deprive yourself
Valentine’s Day is a time for laughter, fun and food. Having
a small slice of cake or a couple truffles will not lead to weight gain.
Moderation is key. And if you do pop the lid off that box of chocolates this
Valentine’s Day, don’t feel guilty. Research indicates chocolate is chock-full
of healthy compounds and may actually help prevent heart disease, enhance
immune systems and give us a feeling of well-being.
Consider dining in this year
A great way to save calories, money and avoid crowds. Find
an easy reduced calorie meal that you can cook with or for your significant
other at home. Rent some romantic movies and make a healthy dessert, like
strawberry shortcake sprinkled with your favorite low-calorie sweetener, and
enjoy!
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Works Cited:
1.
“Tips for a Healthy Valentine’s Day.” Calorie Control Council. <https://caloriecontrol.org/tips-for-a-healthy-valentines-day/
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