Valentine’s  Day – “Love Yourself Day!”

by Karimah bint Dawoud, muslim chaplain & well being writer.

We can  use this day as a starting point to look after our heart a bit more, care for ourselves, love ourselves, because we are worth it ……

So for heart friendly recipes get ready for the shopping list for the Valentine’s day menu coming soon inshallah

Something to think about:-

10  Worst Foods For Your Heart

• Fizzy Drinks,
•  French Fries/Chips
•  Crisps,
• Bacon,
• Refines Carbohydrates, White Flour, White Sugar, White Rice
•  Fast Food Burgers, Beef Is Worst.
• Chocolate And Chocolate Bars,
• Most Chocolate Cereal,
•  Doughnuts And Pastries
•  Cheese, there are a few good  low fat versions like mozzarella or cottage cheese

10 Best Foods For Your Heart

• Oatmeal.
• Salmon.
• Olive Oil..
• Nuts. 
• Berries 
• Spinach 
• Soy,.
• Legumes .
• Avocados 
• Flaxseed.

Image from Grace Nichols book, Give Yourself A Hug

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6305950-give-yourself-a-hug