Valentine's Day - How Sweet It Is

Ok, Valentine's day gives me mixed emotions. On one hand, I think it's a nifty marketing ploy to get us all to buy a bunch of stuff that's useless/tacky/overpriced. On the other hand, I think it's nice to be reminded to cherish your partner and shower him/her with affection and gifts...and I loooooove chocolate.

Chocolate can fit into a healthy lifestyle, especially dark chocolate, in small amounts: Maybe it can even lower blood pressure.

Look for some dark chocolate (and milk chocolate) treats in Dining Services today. 

Happy Valentine's Day!

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Day on Thursday, May 27th!

CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES are being featured today, May 27th, in all Dining Services' restaurants!

You already know that strawberries are good for you. They are high in vitamin C, folic acid and fiber. Even chocolate has health benefits; it contains flavonoids, which we believe are good for your heart. And who can deny that sometimes chocolate just makes you feel good! Pairing chocolate with fruit is a good idea because the volume and fiber in fruit helps you to be satisfied with less total chocolate and therefore fewer total calories and less total fat.

A Tale of Two Snacks

As a dietitian, I try to follow my own advice. The first photo is of me contemplating the beautiful red delicious-ness of my afternoon apple. Alas I was not in the mood for fruit.

What's a good dietitian to do? Eat CHOCOLATE! So, in the 2nd photo, I found a 190-calorie, dark chocolate Dove Bar at Roger's Place & Market. It was satisfying and just the right portion size.

Feel free to treat yourself - eating fun stuff is part of a rich life. When you know you're indulging, keep the portion size small and you'll have an easier time maintaining a healthy weight.