Healthy Valentines day!

Your sweetheart may have the key to your heart, BUT eating healthy and being physically active can be the key to a healthier heart. Whether you plan to celebrate on your own or with someone special, use these tips to give a gift of health to you or someone you love on Valentine’s Day and all year long.

Rather than tempting your beloved with sweets...try these delicious yet HEALTHY tips & alternatives!

TIP #1

Ditch the posh dinning out and treat your other half with your extensive culinary skills at home instead - see below for some great desserts ideas!

TIP #2

If you are planing on a romantic dinner out - eat light throughout the day (lots of fruits and veggies, no carbs) or even squeeze in a workout to save some extra calories for later.

TIP #3

When dining out in Brighton or Hove = step away from the bread basket and remember that restaurant sizes are often larger than normal - consider eating half of your meal and putting the rest in a doggie bag.

TIP #4

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 (see recipes bellow). A bouquet of flowers, healthy cookbook, personal training sessions or a day spa gift certificate could also prove worthy gift substitutes!

TIP #5

Overdosed on chocolate? Work it out! Drinking tons of water is also beneficial and ginger tea can fasten and smoothen the digestion.

RECIPE #1

Dark Chocolate Mint Coconut Butter Cups Recipe

RECIPE #2

Raw Chocolate Pudding (Vegan + No Added Sugar)

RECIPE #3

Vegan No-Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake