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A Lighter Side of Love

Heather Bauer, R.D., nu-train

It wouldn’t be an official Valentine’s Day without a wee bit of indulgence. Have treats in healthful moderation and beware of some common high-calorie, high-fat culprits. Satisfy your sweet tooth by choosing the best of the best…rich, gourmet dark chocolate (70% cocoa or more) or a luscious chocolate-dipped strawberry. A little bit of the good stuff will go a long way!

Cupid’s Delightfully Low-Cal Picks

  • Dark chocolate-dipped strawberry (1) = 48 calories, 2g fat
  • Hershey’s dark chocolate kisses (2) = 50 calories, 2g fat
  • 2-3 squares 70% dark chocolate (Dagoba, Green & Black’s,
    Plantation) = 70 calories, 3-4g fat
  • Chocolate fudge (1 piece, .6oz) = 70 calories, 1.8g fat
  • Godiva Amaretto Truffle (1) = 110 calories, 6.5g fat
  • 1 cup berries + 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar = 74 calories, 0g fat
  • ¾ cup berries + 3 Tbsp Lite Cool Whip = 80 calories, 1g fat

 STOP in the Name of Love (ie, Avoid These!)

  • Chocolate martini (1) = 438 calories, 20g fat
  • Lindt milk chocolate truffle w. smooth filling (1) = 239 calories, 19g fat
  • Mini chocolate éclair (1) = 293 calories, 17.6g fat
  • Flourless chocolate cake (1 piece) = 440 calories, 34g fat
  • Chocolate mousse (1 serving) = 380 calories, 15g fat
  • Chocolate molten cake w. vanilla ice cream (1 piece, from a nation-wide restaurant chain) = 1270 calories, 62g fat!!!

  • Recipes

  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:45 AM EDT2013-05-22 09:45:23 GMT
    Schwenkbraten - Chef Tommy Malone, Steinhaus 7 ounce Pork Loin Steak 2 Tablespoons Butter 1 Cup Onion, sliced 1Tablespoon Herb Butter (soften butter mixed with your favorite chopped herbs) ¼ Cup White
    Schwenkbraten - Chef Tommy Malone, Steinhaus 7 ounce Pork Loin Steak 2 Tablespoons Butter 1 Cup Onion, sliced 1Tablespoon Herb Butter (soften butter mixed with your favorite chopped herbs) ¼ Cup White

  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:54 AM EDT2013-05-14 11:54:29 GMT
    American Buttercream Frosting 1 cup (2 sticks) butter (salted, or unsalted) 1/4 teaspoon salt (if using unsalted butter) 4 cups powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (best quality available) 2-3
    American Buttercream Frosting 1 cup (2 sticks) butter (salted, or unsalted) 1/4 teaspoon salt (if using unsalted butter) 4 cups powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (best quality available) 2-3

  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:20 AM EDT2013-05-14 11:20:08 GMT
    Everyone's sauce recipe is different. This one is more Sicilian and was handed down from my grandparents. The key is no exact measurements just flavor with ingredients below to taste.  In a large pot
    Everyone's sauce recipe is different. This one is more Sicilian and was handed down from my grandparents. The key is no exact measurements just flavor with ingredients below to taste.  In a large pot
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Provided by Heather Bauer, a Registered Dietician (RD) specializing in the interrelation between eating habits, metabolism, and lifestyle. Visit nu-train for more tips and tricks and sign up for her monthly newsletter.
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