7 Healthy & Romantic Red Fruits To Try This Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day and healthy eating don’t usually go hand in hand, with the typical Valentine’s Day menu consisting of alcohol, chocolate and other calorie rich treats. However, there’s no reason why you can’t eat healthy on Valentine’s Day and still enjoy your food. Today I’m going to be helping you do exactly that and providing you with 7 Healthy & Romantic Red Fruits To Try This Valentine’s Day.

1) Cherries

Cherries are a naturally sweet red fruit and a perfect healthy Valentine’s Day snack. They can be enjoyed on their own, with a selection of other fruits and nuts or even used as a healthy sweetener in Greek yoghurt. The best part is they pack just 63 calories per 100g and boost your health in numerous ways which include:
– Acting as an antioxidant and protecting your body’s cells from harmful free radicals (dangerous by products that are released into your body’s cells during oxygen related reactions).
– Boosting your heart.
– Preventing cancer.

Key Nutrients In 100g Of Cherries:

2) Pomegranate

Pomegranates are an exotic, satisfying fruit with super sweet seeds that are packed full of healthy nutrients. Like cherries, they make an excellent snack and due to their natural sweetness, they’re best enjoyed on their own. Simply fill a small bag up with pomegranate seeds, take it with you and then enjoy them whenever you feel a little hungry. In addition to being a fantastic snack, pomegranate seeds also contain just 83 calories per 100g and enhance your health in a number of ways which include:
– Acting as an anti-inflammatory (a substance which prevents unnecessary inflammation in the body).
– Acting as an antioxidant and protecting your body’s cells from harmful free radicals (dangerous by products that are released into your body’s cells during oxygen related reactions).
– Preventing atherosclerosis (a condition where hard plaques form in your artery walls and restrict the flow of blood).

Key Nutrients In 100g Of Pomegranate Seeds:

3) Red Delicious Apples

Red delicious apples are a tasty, juicy fruit and pack just 95 calories per medium sized apple. Like the fruits listed above, they taste great on their own but if you’re feeling a little creative, you can chop them into chunks and make a romantic red fruit salad for you and your partner to enjoy. Red delicious apples are also packed full of nutritional goodness with some of their main health benefits including:
– Acting as an antioxidant and protecting your body’s cells from harmful free radicals (dangerous by products that are released into your body’s cells during oxygen related reactions).
– Boosting your heart.
– Protecting against asthma (a respiratory disorder which causes breathing difficulties).
– Preventing cancer.
– Regulating blood glucose levels (which is particularly beneficial for people who suffer from diabetes).
– Supporting healthy digestion.

Key Nutrients In A Medium Red Delicious Apple (182g):

4) Red Grapefruit

Red grapefruit is a perfect Valentine’s Day option if you and your partner want a fruit that’s tangy and not so sweet. It’s very simple to prepare and all you need to do is slice a grapefruit in half, grab two spoons and then you and your partner can dig in. Red grapefruit is also light and healthy with a half grapefruit serving containing just 52 calories and providing you with various health benefits which include:
– Acting as an anti-inflammatory (a substance which prevents unnecessary inflammation in the body).
– Acting as an antioxidant and protecting your body’s cells from harmful free radicals (dangerous by products that are released into your body’s cells during oxygen related reactions).
– Preventing cancer.
– Reducing blood levels of low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (a type of cholesterol which can cause blockages in the arteries and increase your heart disease risk).
– Strengthening your immune system.

Key Nutrients In Half A Red Grapefruit (123g):

5) Red Grapes

Red grapes are a succulent, satisfying fruit that you and your partner can feed to each other throughout Valentine’s Day. They’re highly versatile and can be eaten on their own or dipped in dark chocolate for an extra special treat. In addition to this, a 100g serving of red grapes packs just 69 calories and boosts your health in countless ways which include:
– Acting as an anti-inflammatory (a substance which prevents unnecessary inflammation in the body).
– Acting as an antioxidant and protecting your body’s cells from harmful free radicals (dangerous by products that are released into your body’s cells during oxygen related reactions).
– Boosting your brain.
– Boosting your heart.
– Preventing cancer.
– Regulating blood glucose levels (which is particularly beneficial for people who suffer from diabetes).

Key Nutrients In 100g Of Red Grapes:

6) Red Watermelon

Red watermelon is a brilliant breakfast choice for Valentine’s Day that’s both juicy and refreshing. It can be eaten with other fruits or mixed in with Greek yoghurt but the quickest and easiest way to enjoy red watermelon is to chop it into wedges, grab one for you and your partner and then eat the flesh straight from the skin. As well as being a great way to start the day, red watermelon is also a nutritional powerhouse and gives you all the health benefits listed below and more at a cost of just 86 calories per average wedge (286g):
– Acting as an anti-inflammatory (a substance which prevents unnecessary inflammation in the body).
– Acting as an antioxidant and protecting your body’s cells from harmful free radicals (dangerous by products that are released into your body’s cells during oxygen related reactions).
– Enhancing blood flow.
– Reducing high blood pressure.

Key Nutrients In An Average Red Watermelon Wedge (286g):

7) Strawberries

Strawberries are the most popular Valentine’s Day fruit by far and for good reason. They taste fantastic and can be eaten on their own, with a selection of other berries, mixed in with Greek yoghurt or dipped in melted dark chocolate. Additionally, they’re loaded with plenty of powerful nutrients, contain just 32 calories per 100g serving and have a long list of health benefits which include:
– Acting as an anti-inflammatory (a substance which prevents unnecessary inflammation in the body).
– Acting as an antioxidant and protecting your body’s cells from harmful free radicals (dangerous by products that are released into your body’s cells during oxygen related reactions).
– Boosting your heart.
– Preventing cancer.
– Regulating blood glucose levels (which is particularly beneficial for people who suffer from diabetes).

Key Nutrients In 100g Of Strawberries:

Summary

I hope you manage to make some of the red fruits listed above part of your Valentine’s Day plans. Not only are they all tasty and refreshing but they’ll also provide you with the essential nutrients you need during the day. Plus, their romantic red colour means they’ll perfectly match the theme of the day. So go get your fridge stocked up with some of these seven fruits and prepare yourself for a healthy and romantic Valentine’s Day.

Now I want to hear from you guys. Do you eat lots of fruit on Valentine’s Day? Are there any other red fruits you enjoy eating that I’ve missed off this list? Let me know by leaving a comment below. Also, please Like, +1, Pin and Tweet this post, so that as many people as possible can add some of these healthy and romantic red fruits to their Valentine’s Day.