Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, but some indulgent meals and sweet treats can turn into a setback for those looking to stick to a healthy diet. Luckily, several meal options exist that can be very tasty–and healthy too!
Some Appetizer Ideas
Broth-Based Soups Loaded with Vegetables
This is a great way to start the meal.
Mixed Green Salad
Add chopped nuts, crumbled cheese, dried fruit, fresh fruit and a small amount of salad dressing.
Smoked Salmon Roll-ups
Take strips of smoked salmon, roll into a circle, create a cup and put a dollop of zero-fat Greek yogurt in the middle and sprinkle with fresh dill.
Sample Dinner Ideas
Broil, Grill or Bake
Filet Mignon is a good idea, but stick to no more than 4 ounces per person. Other choices: rack of lamb, pork tenderloin, skinless chicken breast, turkey, breast tenderloin or seafood.
Serve with Colorful Vegetables
Options include spaghetti, butternut or acorn squash, wheat berries or quinoa, sauteed spinach or steamed broccoli or carrots.
Sample Dessert Ideas
Consider a Chocolate Fondue
Dip fresh fruit into melted chocolate. You can also cut up square of angle food cake or dip graham crackers and marshmallows.
Make Chocolate Pudding
Spoon it into a parfait or champagne glass, layer with berries and sprinkle with dark chocolate shavings.
Consider a Fruit or Yogurt Parfait
Use vanilla Greek yogurt, layer it with bran crunch and mix in fruit or berries.
As seen on She Knows Health and Wellness.
