Heather Bauer, RD, CDN: 5 Healthy Valentine's Day Foods
Yes, we've all been bombarded with the whole chocolate thing, but did you know that it was considered the "Nourishment of Gods" by early Aztec cultures? Chocolate contains two properties, caffeine and theobromine, that act as natural stimulants in the body. Besides revving you up for a hot date, it also contains more antioxidant properties than a glass of red wine. Now, I'm not telling you to go overboard and end up in a pit of Hershey bars. You can't eat a two-tier box of truffles. Brands like Bissinger's and Sweetriot keep it simple with 45 cal squares and 100 calorie bars of dark chocolate decadence. Sweetriot also has tins of flavored cacao nibs that are ideal for an on-the-go fix. Or get a dose of calcium and sweetness with Adora chocolate discs; they satisfy a sweet tooth AND provide your daily calcium requirements. Flickr photo by Lee McCoy
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