5 Tips for a Healthy and Happy Valentine’s Day!

Once a year, we celebrate an important event – Valentine’s Day. This is not only a celebration for those with special someone, but this is also for giving more love to ourselves.

Moreover, February is Heart Month, the time to pay attention to our cardiovascular health. ¹
As the pandemic continues, celebrating Valentine’s Day can be stressful. You may be thinking about what’s the best surprise for your partner. If you’re single, you may be thinking about how you can enjoy Valentine’s Day.

But, don’t worry, let us celebrate this Valentine’s and Heart’s month with the gift of health. Make healthy choices with your partner for the upcoming holidays. If you’re single, it is time to give more love to yourself by practicing self-care.

Discover the five tips to celebrate a safe, healthy, and happy Valentine’s Day.

How to Stay Safe, Healthy and Happy this Valentine’s Day?

Here are some tips to enjoy and be safe, healthy and happy this Valentine’s Day!

1. Keep Your Heart Healthy

February is Heart Month. This is the time to focus on your cardiovascular health and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

An estimated 2.4 million Canadian adults (aged 20 and older) are diagnosed with heart diseases – the second leading cause of death in Canada. ².

So, it’s time to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a healthy heart. A stronger heart can make you celebrate more Valentine’s in the future.

Here are some ways to keep your heart healthy this Valentine’s Day.

• Be physically active. Spend some time exercising. Make it more special – go for a run or a workout together with your partner.
• Follow a healthy eating pattern. Choose food and drink that are healthy and across all food groups. Make sure to eat a variety of vegetables and fruits in your meal. We hope that you continue this even after Valentine’s Day. Remember, it’s not yet too late to make smart food choices.
• Maintain a healthy weight. It is best to limit your calorie intake. If possible avoid some sweets.
• Manage your stress. If you have a partner, plan for a simple but romantic and relaxing dinner date at home. Moreover, give a healthy yet memorable gift.
• Quit smoking & avoid second-hand smoke. To avoid the risk of getting heart diseases, it is best to stop smoking and avoid secondhand smoke.
• Manage your cholesterol, blood pressure, and sugar levels. This is the key to preventing the risk of cardiovascular diseases – especially heart attack. Make sure that your cholesterol, blood pressure, and sugar levels are at point.
• Drink alcohol in moderation. In a study, people who drink alcohol in moderations which is less than two drinks a day for men and less than one drink a day for women ³ tend to have about 20% lower risk of dying from heart disease. ⁴

2. Love Yourself – Indulge Yourself in Self-Care this Valentine’s Day

Whether you are spending with your special someone this Valentine or your own, don’t forget to take care of yourself.

Here are some ways on how to take care and give more love to yourself.

• Practice self-care routines such as going to bed early or enjoy your skincare routines.
• Don’t forget to stay hydrated!
• Practice Mindfulness
• Have a Relaxing Bath
• Read a Good Book
• Treat yourself such as getting a relaxing massage

3. Enjoy a Healthy Meal this Valentine’s Day

When preparing for a healthy meal, make smarter food choices.

• Choose food lower in salt, cholesterol, and saturated fat. You may prepare recipes that call for chicken or fish.
• Add more fruits and vegetables to your meal.
• Have less sugary sweets or have some guilt-free sweets.

Whether you are celebrating Valentine’s Day with your partner or yourself, don’t forget to enjoy your food!

4. Stay Safe – Protect Yourself and Your Loved One

As the pandemic continues, make sure to practise protective measures when you plan to spend the special day outside.

• Wear a mask, especially in indoors or shared spaces
• Practise physical distancing
• Avoid crowded places
• Wash your hands often and practise respiratory etiquette
• Follow all the health and safety guidelines.
• Don’t forget to comply with all the travel-related guidelines, if you are going on a trip.

Read more about Going out safely during COVID-19.

Remember to stay home when you are sick!

Right now, if possible, it is ideal to spend this important day with your loved one at home. Here are some tips on how to celebrate Valentine’s Day at home.

• Have proper ventilation at home
• Clean and disinfect your home
• Cook a healthy meal for a romantic dinner

5. Consider the Health Condition of Your Valentine

Make sure to consider the health conditions of your valentine (such as allergies, diabetes, asthma, and many others) in preparing your food and gifts. Find out if they have allergies or the food or gift you prepared can affect their health.

In Summary

Makes sure to give a gift of health to your special someone or yourself this Valentine’s day. There are various ways to enjoy and have a healthy Valentine’s day.

Valentine’s day can be different again this year because of the pandemic, but don’t forget to enjoy the day. Don’t be stressed out. Take care of yourself and your loved ones. Moreover, give more love to yourself.

Have a Safe, Healthy, and Happy Valentine’s Day!

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References

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