14 Ways to Have a Happy and Healthy Valentine's Day

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• Chewing food slowly to ensure the pieces are small enough when swallowed can ease digestion and help the body absorb vitamins from food much more easily. This will help you feel fuller more quickly and allow you to regulate your weight or lose weight if necessary.

• If you want to end your date night with some alcohol, opt for red wine as the melatonin found in grape skins can help prevent cell damage. In addition, red wine can also help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.

February 14th is all about beautiful red roses, tempting boxes of chocolates and a romantic date night that includes a delicious multi-course meal with frivolous drinks and topped off with the sweetest desserts with your loved one .And while we all wait for that wonderful day, sometimes we don't fully enjoy our specially planned outdoor meal for fear of disrupting our workout routine or we wake up feeling guilty about indulging. Here are some secrets and planning tips to help you create a memorable, guilt-free Valentine's Day experience without increasing your waistline.

1. Dark chocolate can be healthy

Valentine's Day is not complete without red roses and chocolates. Instead of choosing chocolate that is high in sugar, try a healthy alternative to dark chocolate.Some of them are so rich and delicious that you wish you had more of them. In addition to being low in calories, dark chocolate also contains tryptophan, an amino acid responsible for causing the brain to produce serotonin, the neurotransmitter that gives us a warm, happy feeling inside. Dark chocolate is also good for our brain as it can reduce the risk of developi

ng dementia while promoting a healthy heart and blood vessel system.

2. A low-fat dinner

Choose dishes that are relatively low in calories and are not too sweet, oily or overpowering in taste. There are numerous types of fish dishes that are suitable for this. Avoid foods that need to be fried or contain milk, butter, or cheese. You can start your meal with a salad topped with a healthy dressing and grilled chicken or boiled egg instead of an oily dressing with bacon bits and croutons. For the main meal, order a fish dish with roasted vegetables on the side instead of a steak and fries topped with gravy or another thick sauce. Also, don't forget that foods prepared by boiling, frying, or baking are healthier than fried or fried options. Additionally, try reducing your carbohydrate intake by eating brown rice, whole-wheat bread, and whole-wheat pasta if you can't avoid this part of your meal.

3. Align your stomach before eating out

.Eating something light and healthy before dinner will ensure that you don't arrive at the restaurant hungry and wanting to eat everything on the menu. Additionally, a light meal can act as a base for the alcohol you consume and ensure it is absorbed into your bloodstream more slowly, so you don't feel too drunk too quickly and still look good and be fun and witty. for the entire duration of the appointment.

4. Eat slowly

Drink in the atmosphere and enjoy the delicious food. Take your time while eating. Chewing your food gradually to ensure it is already in small pieces when consumed promotes digestion and helps your body effectively absorb the vitamins and minerals contained in food. When we eat slowly and systematically, we also feel full faster, as it usually takes about 20 minutes for our body to send signals to our brain that we are full. This then helps regulate or even lose weight.

5. Consider a glass of wine.

Drink water instead of a sugary drink. If you want to add an alcoholic beverage to your experience, consider a glass of red wine. Red wine contains melatonin, which comes from the skin of the grapes used in its production and protects against cell destruction. Red wine may also reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease in the future. However, no more than 1 or 2 glasses should be consumed to ensure that the benefits outweigh the disadvantages.

6.Red is the color of love.

Valentine's Day is usually celebrated entirely in red. In addition to red hearts that symbolize love, also add red fruits and vegetables to your home-cooked meals to increase the Valentine's Day feeling, and even more so because they contain antioxidants that are good for our health as they protect against cancer can provide and promote a strong immune system. System. Examples include tomatoes, red chili peppers and berries. In addition, the fiber contained in these fruits and vegetables can prevent constipation

and make our skin look rejuvenated.

7. Reduce Sodium Intake

Salt is known to be pro-inflammatory. If you don't want to wake up after Valentine's Day with puffy eyes or a bulging stomach, you should avoid foods that are high in salt, including foods that are heavily seasoned with fish sauce. A diet high in sodium can lead to increased kidney function, which can lead to chronic kidney failure, while high blood pressure, cardiac arrest and stroke are other possible risks.

8.Don't be afraid to ask

Asking questions about a restaurant's food can provide you with important information about how your food is prepared, which means you can reduce your sugar, oil, and sodium intake. Additionally, as more of us pursue healthier lifestyles, servers may suggest other healthier options.

9. Sharing is caring

This doesn't mean sharing the bill, but sharing the food on the plates. Some dishes contain more than enough food for one person. So why not share your delicious dish with your date for the evening and create a romantic atmosphere between the two of you?Sharing can also mean ordering delivery of food you can't finish in the restaurant. However, if you do not plan to return home within two hours, you should throw away any food you brought with you to ensure it is safe and not contaminated by bacteria, thus avoiding the risk of stomach upset and diarrhea. .

10. You don't have to "overdo" your food

Although Valentine's Day is a big day for most of us, you don't have to "overdo it" when ordering, which means you don't have to ask for additional condiments. , meat, cheese or eggs, because these often lead to unwanted extra calories, which can ultimately lead to our waistline becoming “big”.

11.Take a walk after dinner.

After enjoying your meal, try a relaxing walk to digest your food. You can talk about each other's lives as well as your careers, dreams, and desires for the future, all of which are wonderful Valentine's Day conversation starters. And for those of you who have been together for a while, you may be able to reminisce about days gone by, perhaps even the memorable Valentine's Days of yesterday. In addition to the romance it can create, the walk burns

calories and eases digestion. However, be sure to choose a quiet trail away from traffic or other potentially dangerous situations.

12.Cooking at home

Make your Valentine’s Day extra special by showing off your culinary skills to the one you love or even sharing the cooking responsibilities, which could involve going out shopping together for your favorite foods beforehand. Cook and season together, helping to create the tastes you both.

Love while saving money and spending quality time together. You can also invent your own new dishes or rename a classic to give it a romantic twist. All of this can increase the love and warmth you feel between you when you end up enjoying the delicious meal you created together.

13. Don't Stress

Valentine's Day, or rather every day, should be a day full of joy and laughter. If your evening doesn't go as planned and the food isn't as tasty as you expected, try not to worry about it or stress about it.Just sit back, relax and order a small dessert to top off your romantic meal so you can end the evening with a smile on your face and a pleasantly full stomach. In addition to nutritious foods, happiness and laughter are also important keys to good health.

14. Try to do more than just go out to eat.

Valentine's Day is a special time for two people to spend quality time together. Couples who exercise regularly shouldn't feel the need to get involved in planning a typical dinner since they can both enjoy other activities like going to the movies, attending a live music concert, dancing, cycling, hiking, or whatever other activities it does you both have fun.Eating them together can help you get closer to each other without having to spend a lot of money on an expensive and potentially unhealthy meal.

When planning your perfect Valentine's Day, think about how you can keep it healthy so you don't need a recovery period after your big night. However, don't be too hard on yourself or worry too much about every little detail as this could seriously affect your happiness. Valentine's Day is a day of love full of romance that should be full of joy and mutual understanding. Remember to always smile and laugh as these are

key aspects of good health that are often overlooked.