{"id":249,"date":"2020-02-12T09:00:38","date_gmt":"2020-02-12T09:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.njbariatriccenter.com\/?p=249"},"modified":"2020-02-12T09:00:38","modified_gmt":"2020-02-12T09:00:38","slug":"5-healthy-ways-to-show-your-valentine-you-love-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.njbariatriccenter.com\/5-healthy-ways-to-show-your-valentine-you-love-them\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Healthy Ways to Show Your Valentine You Love Them"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another Valentine\u2019s Day is upon us, and many of us will bestow thoughtful, heartfelt and (often) high-calorie gifts on loved ones to show much we care. At New Jersey Bariatric Center\u00ae, we work with patients every day who want to learn how to celebrate special occasions without unhealthy amounts of food.\u00a0 So this year, skip the heavy dinner and giant box of candy and try one of these ideas instead:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Show breakfast and lunch some love.<\/b>\u00a0Valentine\u2019s Day doesn\u2019t have to be all about dinner.\u00a0 Start the day off with some heart-shaped whole grain pancakes and a bowl of fresh red berries. For a cute lunchtime surprise, use a cookie cutter to turn an ordinary healthy sandwich into hearts and serve with a side of red grapes or cherry tomatoes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Plan an active date night (or day).<\/b> Dates don\u2019t always have to revolve around food, and chances are there\u2019s at least one new activity you and your partner have been wanting to try together. Do something active like taking a dance class, climbing a rock wall, going ice skating or taking a scenic hike.\u00a0 If something less heart-pounding is more your speed, surprise your valentine with tickets to a concert, show or movie they\u2019d enjoy. Or indulge in a spa day together for some quality downtime.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Choose a non-food gift your love will love. <\/b>Giving flowers, a gift card, perfume or cologne, jewelry or clothing means your gift will last longer than that bunch of chocolates. You might even get points for thinking outside the box (pun intended) and choosing a more thoughtful, personal way to show your affection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Don\u2019t let dinner weigh you down. <\/b>Let\u2019s face it, we still have to eat. So plan ahead and choose a restaurant with healthy options. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.njbariatriccenter.com\/weight-loss-surgery\/\"><b>Weight loss surgery<\/b><\/a> patients should look for a restaurant that will let you order half an entree portion or split a meal with your date for no additional charge. Peruse menus online beforehand and don\u2019t arrive famished for your meal.\u00a0 Eat regularly throughout the day and don\u2019t try to \u201csave up\u201d calories for a big dinner. Avoid all-you-can-eat buffets and pre-fixe meals with multiple courses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Rethink treats. <\/b>We all love something sweet, especially on Valentine\u2019s Day, so if you indulge, do so mindfully and make the calories count by choosing something you really enjoy. Have three or four bites and savor each one. If you\u2019re dining out, sharing a small dessert is a great way to keep your portion in-check.\u00a0 A fun activity for grown-ups and kids alike is making homemade chocolate-covered strawberries. The recipe below uses dark chocolate and fresh, juicy strawberries for a healthy dose of vitamin C, fiber and antioxidants without overdoing it on the added sugar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a bit of planning and just the right amount of sweetness, you can create the perfect recipe for\u00a0 a special, healthy Valentine\u2019s Day. Your sweetheart and your waistline will thank you!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Chocolate-covered strawberries<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ingredients<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4-5 ounces good-quality dark chocolate (60% or greater cacao), chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18 fresh strawberries with stems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optional toppings: White or milk chocolate chips for drizzling, finely chopped nuts, shredded coconut, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instructions<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Line a large baking sheet with wax or parchment paper and set aside. Wash and thoroughly dry strawberries.\u00a0 Any moisture left on the strawberries will prevent the chocolate from sticking while dipping.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Melt dark chocolate in a microwave safe bowl for 30 second intervals, stirring between each interval. Chocolate should be warm and melted through, but not boiling.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holding a berry by the stem, dip in chocolate and twirl to coat all sides.\u00a0 Gently shake off excess and place strawberry on a lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining berries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If using hard toppings such as nuts or coconut, sprinkle on immediately while chocolate is still soft.\u00a0 Set aside and allow chocolate coating to harden. You can speed this up by placing the strawberries in the refrigerator.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If using white or milk chocolate for drizzling, melt 1 oz. each in a microwave safe bowl following instructions for the dark chocolate in Step 2.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spoon melted chocolates into separate zip-top plastic sandwich bags and snip off a tiny amount from one corner.\u00a0 Once the dark chocolate has hardened on the covered strawberries, squeeze white or milk chocolate through the opening over strawberries in a zigzag pattern.\u00a0 Allow to harden.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finished strawberries can be kept at room temperature for up to 2 hours or stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.\u00a0 (Please note, cold storage will alter the berries\u2019 texture and appearance.)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yield: 6 Servings (About 3 strawberries per serving)<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Another Valentine\u2019s Day is upon us, and many of us will bestow thoughtful, heartfelt and (often) high-calorie gifts on loved ones to show much we care. 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