NUTRITION Q: What are some healthy ways to celebrate Valentine's Day? A: Valentine's Day is a tough holiday to keep Jessica Carter healthy because commercially it has become an Registered and opportunity to treat those we love with candy and treats. It also often involves expensive heavy dinners often with a lot of wine which end up leaving us feeling bloated and full But this is how this holiday works and it's hard to step away from tradition. To begin breaking away from the norm it is important to think about why we are celebrating this day to begin with. The purpose of this day is to honor the people we love and show them how much we appreciate their presence in our life. And how best do we show this? Do we fill them with sugar? Or do we fill them with love? Research shows that acts of love and kindness are better remembered and better appreciated than gifts. So this year take a stand and do something nice. Shovel a walkway for a stranger Deliver coffee and a love letter to your partner. Leave a larger tip at dinner. Donate food to the food shelf. Bring some healthy muffins o the nursing home. Do a family member's chores for them. The list could go on. So rebel against the norm, step outside the box, and maybe you will start a trend that is healthy to follow! Licensed Dietitian CORE HEALTH 19210:5569089 1900 Division St., Unit 1 8 NUTRITION & YOGA Bemidji, MN corehealthbemidji.com