Valentines Day usually means 3 things . . . overpriced cards, lots of chocolate, and an unusually decadent meal.
I’m wondering though, if we are showering those we care about with affection, don’t we also want to keep them around for awhile. And the truth is that the Valentine’s day staples – foods that are high in sugar, salt, and inflammatory fats – can ultimately be raising their heart attack risk
In fact, researchers presenting at the American Heart Associations Scientific Sessions reported that an usually heavy restaurant meal may increase the risk of heart attack by as much as four times within the two hours after eating. This is not the way we want to end our Valentines Day!
What do we need for a heart healthy meal? Fiber, minerals, phytochemicals, healthy fats, and appropriate portion sizes.
The good news is, this is 100% possible with a little planning and strategic ordering.
Since many of us will be choosing pick up instead of dining in this year, we have some suggestions for ordering heart health take out for your Valentine.
Continue reading