How To Have A Healthy Valentine’s Day

Healthy Valentine’s Day Breakfast Ideas

Traditionally, Valentine’s Day breakfast ideas are loaded with sugar and very indulgent. If you are on a special diet plan, watching your weight, or if you are getting ready for an upcoming fitness event then these breakfasts can be a no go option.

If you still want to celebrate Valentine’s day with your significant other, there are options that you can create for breakfast that are healthy and not loaded with sugar. Here are a few ideas.

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Strawberry Topped Banana Pancakes

Banana pancakes are very easy to make. All you need are eggs and bananas. Mix the two ingredients together until you get a pancake-like consistency. Cook in the same way you would traditional pancakes. Top them with strawberries and add some organic honey to taste.

This gives you the benefit of having potassium-packed bananas, the benefits of organic raw honey, and the benefit of several fruit servings in one easy to make breakfast. Add a special touch by cutting the pancakes into heart shapes.

Red Heart Smoothie

Smoothies are a go-to for many people who have busy lives. They are easy to make, easy to pack with superfood and protein, and can be sipped on while driving to work or dropping off the kids.

You can make the smoothie special for breakfast and Valentine’s day by making it heart conscious and red. Use strawberries, pomegranate, and bananas to create a pink hue. Pack a bigger punch by adding greek yogurt.

If you want, make some coconut milk whipped cream and top the smoothie for an extra addition to this special smoothie. You show you care about your significant other’s heart health as well as caring about them on such a special day.

French Toast with Red Coconut Whipped Cream and Honey

Does your significant other like french toast? If they do, then this could be the best breakfast idea for them. Use whole grain or gluten-free bread to create the french toast base. The fresh ground cinnamon, almond milk, and egg substitute can take the place of more traditional egg bases for the toast.

While your toast is cooking, you can create the whipped cream. Take a can of coconut milk and a stick mixer. Mix the coconut milk until you get a whipped cream consistency.

Use this as the whipped cream and organic raw honey drizzled over the plate. It is heart-healthy, healthy for you overall, and gives you the french toast you may normally crave.

These are just a few ideas. If you want more, or if you aren’t sure these are something your significant other would like, look to vegan options.

The reason for this is that most vegan options are loaded with superfoods, give you energy boosts, and are loaded with fruit to give you a healthy start for the day.

Fun Healthy Valentine’s Day Lunch Ideas

Sometimes, couples are so busy during their week that finding time for a Valentine’s Day meet-up means doing it on a quick lunch break.

If lunch is the only time you have to pamper your significant other on this special day, then you need something that doesn’t take much time and is filling. Here are some healthy Valentine’s Day lunch ideas that you could use to impress and pamper.

Heart Healthy Sushi

One of the fastest and easiest lunch ideas to create for Valentine’s Day is sushi. Okay, so you may not know how to make it yourself, but that won’t stop you. You can contact your local sushi restaurant and order avocado-based sushi.

California rolls, avocado, and cream cheese, and other similar rolls are ideal. Once you pick the order up, take it home and start the heart health sushi lunch. Lay the sushi out in a heart shape on each plate.

In the center, use fresh avocado slices to create a fan-like or circle sunburst effect. You can add a special berry juice drink or sparkling water with strawberries to add an added Valentine’s Day touch.

Heart-Shaped Mock Chicken Salad

There is a recipe that has been floating around the vegan community for a while. It is a mock chicken salad that can be made easily with chickpeas. This may sound boring, but you can dress it up and take this healthy lunch idea to the next level for Valentine’s Day.

Use chickpeas, vegan mayonnaise, and spices to create the mock chicken salad. You can serve this over lettuce cups or on a sandwich. Create a heart shape with the lettuce leaves or with the bread you use for the sandwich.

You can add fruit on the side that is also in a heart shape. This is a great quick option if you can’t meet for Valentine’s Day lunch, but you can drop lunch off for your significant other.

Pink Cauliflower Soup

In some areas of the world, Valentine’s Day falls during a cold weather snap. This means that soup is on the menu for lunch. If you want to go with a soup option or mix soup with the mock chicken salad recipe, then pink cauliflower soup may be ideal.

The key to this soup is using purple cauliflower. Just blend the cauliflower and add a hint of cream to the mix until smooth. Heat and serve. It is quick, easy, and has the perfect pink for the special day.

These are only a few of the ideas you can use. There are other options as well. You can even take these ideas and create your own special lunch idea that is tweaked for you and your significant other.

Remember, the little things matter as well. Add special note, drink, or create a special romantic environment that shows you care.

Low-Fat Chocolate Desserts For Valentine’s Day

Chocolate is a staple for Valentine’s Day. You can’t really escape the day without something chocolate related. With that in mind, you may be wondering what you can do that incorporates the sweet into your dessert, without incorporating the fat.

Here are some low-fat chocolate desserts to keep in mind. These still give you the chocolate you love without the fat you don’t need.

Chocolate Crepes with Berry Sauce

Chocolate crepes are easy to make, and they don’t pack the fat punch that some other desserts do. All you need for this dessert is a crepe mix kit, cocoa powder of your choice, and a berry sauce.

Mix the crepe mix and add cocoa to taste. While your crepes are cooking, start your sauce. Now, you can make this easy for yourself and buy a pre-made organic or non-GMO berry sauce from the local health store.

If you don’t want to go that route, you can make a simple sauce with berries and a simple sugar base. Cook down the berries into the simple sugar base.

Roll the crepes, pour on the sauce, and enjoy. You can also fill the crepes with a berry and coconut whipped cream filling to add a bit to the dish.

Chocolate Espresso Mousse Shots

If you really want to cut the fat, but still want your mousse and to eat it too, consider making a shot out of the dessert. Chocolate espresso mousse is easy to make, and you can turn one serving into two shots. The easiest way to make this mix is to purchase a chocolate mousse kit from the store and add one teaspoon of espresso powder.

Split the serving into shot glasses that are just a slight bit larger than traditional slight glasses. You can find these in the dessert section of a culinary supplies store. Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

Chocolate Covered Crisped Peanut Butter Bananas

This dessert may sound more than you are willing to take on for Valentine’s Day prep, but it is super easy to make and low in fat. Grab a bag of chocolate morsels or chips, a can of sweetened condensed milk, peanut butter, crisped rice cereal, and bananas.

Melt the chocolate and peanut butter in separate bowls. Place the crisped rice cereal in another bowl and set up a three-stop station for your bananas.

Slice the bananas and use a toothpick to move the banana slices through the different stations. Start with the peanut butter and dip the banana in covering the slice.

Move to the chocolate bowl and repeat the dipping step. Roll the dipped banana in crisped rice and set on a tray to cool. You can also freeze between each layer to give a solid layer between each dip on the banana.

These are just three of the ideas you can use for low-fat chocolate desserts on Valentine’s Day. Keep in mind, dipped fruit choices are ideal, and you can make a full dessert platter from that alone.

Health-Related Valentine’s Day Gifts

When you start thinking about Valentine’s Day gifts, the first thing that comes to mind is either chocolate or jewelry. Though these gifts are fine, they aren’t for everyone.

In fact, if you and your significant other are into health and fitness, a gift from that genre may be ideal. If this sounds good to you, but you aren’t sure how you want to move forward, here are some ideas.

Fitness Watch and Heart Monitor

Okay, so a fitness watch may not be the first thing you think of when you are buying a health-related or fitness Valentine’s Day gift. The truth is, you can make this gift a great Valentine’s gift.

Go for a pink or red band to match the theme. Make sure the fitness watch has a heart monitor on it because it shows that you care about your significant other’s heart health, but it also plays into the heart theme of Valentine’s Day.

Flowering Tea Set

If coffee isn’t your significant other’s cup of tea, then you may want to reach for a flowering tea set instead. Flowering tea comes in small round balls. This herbal tea is available in various flavors and relaxation options. Pop them into a clear glass teapot and watch them bloom.

It is romantic without going overboard on hearts. It also can be added to a full relaxation and spa day or night and leave something to see year-round as a reminder of the special day. The ideal setting is one that comes with the teapot, infuser, and flowering tea.

5K Valentine’s Day Race

This health-related Valentine’s Day gift idea isn’t for the faint of heart. If you both are runners, it may be ideal. Look for a Valentine’s Day 5k race you can do together. It is an activity you both can enjoy, and you will get a medal for the event.

This gives you something to remember the big day and can be a bit of a challenge if you are both competitive and want to see who runs faster. You can also set a time to beat with a reward for another Valentine’s gift if that is a surprise or more intimate option.

Keep in mind, these health-related Valentine’s Day gifts are just part of the gift-giving process. A lot is in how you give the gifts and the environment you create. Make each gift a little special by adding some Valentine’s Day-themed options to them or going for a Valentine’s Day color.

Fun No-Treat Gifts For the Kids on Valentine’s Day

Staying away from food-related treats on Valentine’s Day, especially when kids are concerned, can be difficult. You may try this for a variety of reasons including avoiding allergies or having to purchase multiple gifts for a variety of children. If you are looking for fun no-treat Valentine’s gifts that are still kid-friendly, here are a few ideas.

Heart-Shaped Earbuds

If you have just a few children to buy for, then heart-shaped earbuds may be an ideal option. These can be purchased at most dollar stores as a novelty item for Valentine’s Day.

If you have a kid that spends a lot of time on their tablet or listening to music, this can also be ideal. For boys, the hearts may not be that ideal, but you can find other options like solid red earbuds or something similar.

Red Jenga Games

If you have a technology-free game night, or you host a technology-free game day, then a Jenga game may be an ideal option. This game requires some skill, and it can be ideal for two or more kids.

If you can’t find a red Jenga game, consider getting a Jenga game and painting it red. This gives a Valentine’s Day theme while giving a treat for kids that is not food-related and challenges their minds.

Pajama Movie Night

This gift idea can be for the whole family, but especially for the kids in your family. Choose a family movie that you all love. This does not have to be a romance movie. It just has to be a movie that you all love.

Now, pick out some pajamas for the special night. The pajamas should be themed for Valentine’s Day. For girls, they can have hearts, cupids, lips, or anything that fits the theme. For boys, they can be all red or something similar.

If you have older kids, you can turn the day around and go with a horror movie theme for the night. Make it a “broken Valentine’s Day,” and pick a horror movie. Turn the movie night into something fun that flips the idea of Valentine’s Day a bit.

You can combine these gifts into gift bags as well. The idea is to keep it fun and to entertain so the kids forget about the threats that they may be used to on this special day. When it comes to kids, think outside of the box. Think of the things they love and bring that into the theme of the day.