ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) –Each year, 36 million heart-shaped boxes of chocolate are sold to show your loved one how much you care. Several studies have associated eating dark chocolate with lower risk of heart disease. But that’s not the only thing you can do for your honeys heart on Valentine’s day.
What are you plans for Valentine’s day? We have the perfect heart healthy plan. Start the day early with a couples run. Just a 20-minute jog on a regular basis can decrease your risk of heart disease by 35 to 55 percent.
Pack a special loved-filled lunch box full of healthy foods, like a salad of dark leafy greens. Kale and spinach are rich in vitamins A, C, E and K. Top it off with some chicken. A 3.5 ounce serving is only 165 calories. And don’t forget the side of blueberries, packed with love and heart healthy nutrients. And don’t forget the most important ingredient: a loving note.
Whether it’s a date night out or a romantic evening in, have fish for dinner, like salmon or tuna. Fatty fish are loaded with omega-3’s which have been studied extensively for their heart-healthy benefits. After dinner, almonds and walnuts are a great heart healthy treat. Cover them with dark chocolate and get twice the benefit.
Another great way to start the day is to bring your partner coffee in bed. One of the country’s longest and largest running studies found drinking coffee was linked to a lower risk of heart failure, stroke, and coronary heart disease! So have a cup or two, just don’t go crazy when adding sugar or cream.
Sources:
http://www.softschools.com/facts/holidays/valentines_day_facts/148/
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/1998/10/981005074625.htm
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/heart-healthy-foods#section1
https://time.com/5022060/coffee-health-benefits-heart/
Contributor(s) to this news report include: Gabby Battistiol, Writer and Robert Walko, Videographer and Editor.
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