{"id":15343,"date":"2022-01-28T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-28T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/caloriecontrol.org\/this-valentines-day-love-your-self\/"},"modified":"2022-02-28T14:45:27","modified_gmt":"2022-02-28T19:45:27","slug":"this-valentines-day-love-your-self","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/caloriecontrol.org\/this-valentines-day-love-your-self\/","title":{"rendered":"This Valentine\u2019s Day, Love Your Self"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><\/div>\n<p>Around the world, every culture has put its own unique spin on Valentine\u2019s Day, yet at the center is the act of celebrating the ones you love. Oftentimes this is demonstrated with food whether it be an elaborate dinner out, decadent dessert, a box of chocolates or all the above. But with a few tips and some planning, you can get through the day without adding too many extra calories.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-service\">\n<div class=\"su-service-title\"><i class=\"fa fa-heart\"><\/i> Plan an Activity<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-service-content su-clearfix\">With Valentine\u2019s Day taking place on a Sunday this year, plan an activity that encourages physical fitness. Not only will you burn calories, but spending time doing something active means you have less time to sit and overindulge on food. An added bonus is regular physical activity can reduce your risk of heart disease. We suggest taking a hike, going for a romantic stroll around a new area you want to explore or your neighborhood, renting bikes or trying something you have never done before.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-service\">\n<div class=\"su-service-title\"><i class=\"fa fa-heart\"><\/i> Practice Portion Control<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-service-content su-clearfix\">Remember that restaurant serving sizes are often larger than normal portions. If you do go out to celebrate at a restaurant, consider splitting a meal with your date or taking half home for later.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-service\">\n<div class=\"su-service-title\"><i class=\"fa fa-heart\"><\/i> Cook at Home<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-service-content su-clearfix\">Cooking at home not only helps with portion control, but it also allows you to keep track of your calories. Try some of these recipes for your candlelight dinner. We recommend the Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake for dessert made with aspartame to cut calories.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-service\">\n<div class=\"su-service-title\"><i class=\"fa fa-heart\"><\/i> Keep it Sweet<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-service-content su-clearfix\">Instead of giving chocolates this year, send a fruit basket to your loved one. Chocolate dipped fruit is a great option that still provides a little chocolate. Flowers are also a nice token that are not even food related. If your sweetie does gift you chocolate, enjoy it in moderation by treating yourself to a single piece each day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-service\">\n<div class=\"su-service-title\"><i class=\"fa fa-heart\"><\/i> Think Red<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-service-content su-clearfix\">Skip the cocktail this Valentine\u2019s Day and opt for a glass of red wine instead. If you already consume alcohol, swapping to a daily glass of red wine is believed to help reduce the risk of blood clots and keep the cardiovascular system in shape. It\u2019s an especially good time to start healthier eating habits since February is Heart Month. See the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.heart.org\/HEARTORG\/HealthyLiving\/HealthyEating\/Nutrition\/The-American-Heart-Associations-Diet-and-Lifestyle-Recommendations_UCM_305855_Article.jsp#.VqeKnFKz-Ak\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">AHA website<\/a> for more tips on nutrition and heart health.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>We hope you have a happy and healthy Valentine\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Around the world, every culture has put its own unique spin on Valentine\u2019s Day, yet at the center is the act of celebrating the ones you love. Oftentimes this is demonstrated with food whether it be an elaborate dinner out, decadent dessert, a box of chocolates or all the above. 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