To celebrate Valentine's Day at boot camp this morning we enjoyed a play list of love songs, as well as a healthy Valentine treat of Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries & some dark chocolate.
This delicious snack has some great health benefits. Click here for a link to Martha Stewart's recipe. Just substitute dark chocolate for a healthier version. I picked up mine at Sobeys.
Strawberries are of course extremely nutritious, as they are full of vitamin C and antioxidants, which fight free radicals. They are also an excellent source of vitamin K, as well as folic acid, potassium, riboflavin, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, copper, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids.
As my blog entry in October, 2010 outlines (7 Reasons to Eat Chocolate), the chocolate (if it's dark - 65% or higher cocoa content) is also great for you. It is full of important nutrients like potassium, magnesium, calcium and vitamin A1, B1, B2, D and E. It also contains antioxidants and can help to curve cravings. Studies are also showing that dark chocolate can be beneficial for muscle recovery, reducing blood pressure and lowering cholesterol.
I hope you get an opportunity to celebrate today with your loved ones.
Happy Valentine's Day Everyone!
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