While women are aware of the consequences, they still love to indulge in delicious chocolate! What is Valentine’s without chocolate anyway? So here we have the perfect solution that will allow your honey to indulge all she wants without too many extra pounds—and YOU will be her hero for thinking of that!

Make chocolate work for you:
1. Go to your favorite specialty produce store and gather some deliciously fresh fruits
*Note: We recommend strawberries, bananas, grapes and oranges
2. Buy her favorite chocolate (in blocks)
3. Melt the chocolate on the stove top
4. Dip the fruits half way into the melted chocolate
5. Cover and let it dry on a plate in the fridge

Chocolate covered fruits are a healthy indulgence and can be enjoyed with a nice bottle of wine while sitting by the fireplace. This idea is healthy, romantic, and easy on your wallet!

Ah! Don’t forget the flowers!
Flowers are one of the most beautiful ways to express your love for her. It is simple yet it leaves her feeling good about how much you appreciate her. However, take note that not every flower is meant for giving. Take a look below for which flowers to avoid.

Carnation - striped: Sorry I can't be with you
Carnation - yellow: Rejection and Disregard
Tulip - yellow: Hopeless Love
Carnation - purple: Unpredictability
Lotus Flower: Separated Love
Cyclamen: Resignation and Good-bye
Geranium: Stupidity; Folly
Lily - orange: Hatred
Marigold: Cruelty, Grief, Jealousy
Rose - dark crimson: Mourning

So now you have a running start to make this Valentine’s memorable. However, make it special not just because it is Valentine’s Day, but because you are happy she chose you.