It’s that time of year – the time to show the one you love how much you care. Traditionally, Valentine’s Day gifts include flowers and a box of chocolate. Plus, if your date treats you to dinner at a fancy restaurant, chances are you’ll have a glass of wine. Turns out all these Valentine’s Day traditions have health benefits!
The Health Benefits of Chocolate
Now it’s important to clarify that the chocolate that’s good for you is dark chocolate, not milk chocolate. One of the reasons why dark chocolate is good for you is because it contains stearic acid, which is a type of saturated fat. Usually, when you find out that something is high in saturated fats, you steer clear. However, stearic acid is a healthy saturated fat. In addition to stearic acid, chocolate also contains heart-healthy nutrients, such as flavanols. Flavanols dilate blood vessels and make the arteries more elastic. This elasticity increases the chance of lower blood pressure! When you give your loved one that heart-shaped box of chocolates this Valentine’s, you’re showing them that you care for their heart in more than one way.
The Health Benefits of Wine
In order to benefit from wine, it’s important to drink it in moderation. If consumed in excess, wine, or alcohol in general, can become detrimental to your health. So what is the right amount of wine? For most body types, this means only partaking in one glass of wine per day (one glass of wine equates to about 5 ounces). Among some of the many health benefits of a glass of wine are reduced risk of heart attack, heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, colon cancer, cataracts. It also slows down brain decline and promotes longevity. There are so many great benefits to drinking wine, it’d be crazy not share a bottle with the one you love this Valentine’s Day!
The Health Benefits of Flowers
Another Valentine’s tradition that’s a favorite among the ladies are a bouquet of fresh flowers. Not only do flowers warm your heart, but they also lower your blood pressure. According to a study published in the Journal of Complementary Therapies in Medicine, simply looking at fresh flowers for a few minutes relaxed the participants both physiologically and psychologically. Other studies also show that fresh flowers lessen the need for pain medication and lower systolic blood pressure, as well as pulse rates. Lastly, flowers have aromatherapy properties that create a soothing effect, which eliminates stress and fatigue. Gentlemen, show your lady that you love them this Valentine’s Day with some beautiful blooms that will not only make them feel special but healthier too!
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