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#Dark chocolate and red wine the food of love and healthif you want to keep your true love's heart beating strong Susan Ofria clinical nutrition manager at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital said the real food of love is dark chocolate and red wine. In moderation red wine and dark chocolate are good health choices not just on Valentine's day but for any occasion. You are not even choosing between the lesser of two evils red wine and dark chocolate have positive components that are actually good for your heart said Ofria a registered dietitian at the Loyola University Health System's Melrose Park campus. Red wine and dark chocolate with a cocoa content of 70 percent or higher contain resveratrol which has been found to lower blood sugar. Red wine is also a source of catechins which could help improve good HDL cholesterol. Ofria who is also a nutrition educator recommends the following list of heart-healthy ingredients for February which is national heart month and for good heart health all year. Eight Ways to Say I Love You From Loyola Dietitianred Wine--Pinots shirahs merlots--all red wines are a good source of catechins and resveratrol to aid'good'cholesterol. Dark chocolate 70 percent or higher cocoa content--Truffles souffl s and even hot chocolate can be a good source of resveratrol and cocoa phenols (flavonoids) as long as dark chocolate with a high content of cocoa is used. Salmon/tuna--Especially white or albacore tuna and salmon are excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids and canned salmon contains soft bones that give an added boost of calcium intake. Flaxseeds--Choose either brown or golden yellow and have them ground for a good source of omega-3 fatty acids fiber phytoestrogens. Oatmeal--Cooked for a breakfast porridge or used in breads or desserts oatmeal is a good source of soluble fiber niacin folate and potassium. Black or kidney beans--Good source of niacin folate magnesium omega-3 fatty acids calcium soluble fiber. Walnuts and almonds--Both walnuts and almonds contain omega-3 fatty acids Vitamin e magnesium fiber and heart-favorable mono-and polyunsaturated fats. Blueberries/cranberries/raspberries/strawberries--Berries are a good source of beta carotene and lutein anthocyanin ellagic acid a polyphenol) Vitamin c folate potassium and fiber. Story Source: The above story is provided based on materials by Loyola University Health System. Note: Materials may be edited for content and length h

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