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"People often ask me about choosing healthy substitutes for their go-to snacks. This Valentine&amp;#039;s Day, you&amp;#039;ll no doubt be tempted by brownies, cocktails, and cheese fondue. Whether you&amp;#039;re planning a big date or just a stay-home movie night, here are some snacks that are just as decadent as your chocolate favorites \u2014 and much better for you.  Emerald Cocoa Roast Almonds These nuts are made for serious snacking! They&amp;#039;re crunchy, sweet, and chocolatey (trifecta!), and they pack protein, fiber, and healthy fats. That makes them perfect for conquering cravings, wiping out hunger, and nourishing your skin and body. Best of all, they come in 100-calorie packs \u2014 ideal for anyone who might nosh through half a canister while watching Sleepless in Seattle for the umpteenth time.   Republic of Tea in Red Velvet Chocolate This tea gives you the flavor satisfaction of the bake shop treat \u2014 minus the &amp;quot;Sorry, honey, I&amp;#039;m too stuffed&amp;quot; moment of truth. Studies show that Rooibos tea is loaded with health-promoting flavanols, antioxidants that, at least in lab studies, have been show to lower inflammation and cellular stress that&amp;#039;s linked to diseases.  South Beach Diet Snack Bars in Chocolate Caramel Nut If you&amp;#039;re the type who spends Valentine&amp;#039;s Day with a box of chocolates, try these. They&amp;#039;ve got half the calories (just 100) of five typical teeny-tiny chocolate-covered caramels. Their 6 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber will take the edge off hunger, and unlike most chocolate goodies, they only have 1.5 teaspoons of skin-wrecking sugar.  Pomegranate Sangria Toast your love (or your best girlfriend) with this delicious, ruby red drink. Pomegranates are a rich source of the wrinkle-reducing plant chemical ellagic acid. (Hello, younger-looking skin.) Get the recipe here.  Cheese Plate A cheese plate for two takes moments to prepare, is elegant in its simplicity, and marries luxurious, creamy, and crunchy textures with tangy, tart, and sweet flavors. Make a tasting plate with your favorite cheeses and add dried cherries, dried apricots, walnuts, almonds, and whole grain crackers. The spread has calcium for a prettier posture, beta carotene to give your skin a healthy glow, omega 3s to calm skin inflammation, and linoleic acid to combat dry, thinning skin. Get some cheese plate ideas.  Dunkin&amp;#039; Donuts Caramel Coffee Cake-Flavored Coffee If breakfast in bed is in the cards, skip the mega-calorie pastries and sip on some flavored coffee instead. When it&amp;#039;s served black, coffee is a zero-calorie beverage with anti-inflammatory antioxidants. Studies of coffee drinkers link the brew to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, certain forms of cancer, and even a longer life. TELL US: What are your favorite Valentine&amp;#039;s Day treats?  "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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