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It’s almost Valentine’s Day and why don’t you prepare a delicious dessert for you and your love one that is High Fiber, Low Sodium and Low Cholesterol.

I found this Chocolate Fondue recipe at EatingWell , it’s very easy to make.

• 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon brewed espresso (see Kitchen Tip)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• 1 banana, peeled and cut into 8 pieces
• 8 1-inch chunks fresh pineapple
• 4 strawberries

1. Place chocolate, cream, espresso, vanilla and salt in a medium microwave-safe bowl; microwave on Medium, stirring every 20 seconds, until melted, 1 to 2 minutes.
2. Pour the chocolate mixture into a serving bowl. Serve with fruit.

NUTRITION INFORMATION:
Per serving: 345 calories; 19 g fat (10 g sat, 2 g mono); 20 mg cholesterol; 54 g carbohydrate; 4 g protein; 7 g fiber; 81 mg sodium; 382 mg potassium.
Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (90% daily value).
3 Carbohydrate Servings
Exchanges: 2 fruit, 1 carbohydrate (other), 4 fat

TIP: Kitchen Tip: If you don’t have an espresso maker (or coffee makers), look for instant espresso powder at your supermarket.

MAKE AHEAD TIP: Equipment: Fondue forks or bamboo skewers

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With Valentine’s day just a few days away, finding the right present for your DH is probably worrying you.

• A perfume? Again (DH answer)
• A box of chocolates? I’m on a diet (DH answer)
• Flowers? That’s for girls (DH answer)

Well, I know it might sound strange but your DH will probably like it. What about checking the Asanti grilles and buy one for his car? It’s a man thing so I guess the gift might be appropriate. That’s just an idea…

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I used to have my bedroom TV on top of a TV table. It was great to lay down in bed and watch movies and series from the comfort of my bed. After a few weeks I realized that my back and neck were always hurting. I thought it was stress but then someone mention the TV position and I realized that I was making an extra effort to be able to watch TV from bed. The solution: I bought a tv mount with wall support and put my TV in there. Now I can watch TV lying down in bed without having to have my head and neck excessively lift up.

There are these small details we not always pay attention to, that can really make our life a little uncomfortable. When you have some physical symptom check all the options:

What have you changed recently?
Using some new gadget?
Bought a new house gadget?
Increased your daily walk distance

It can be a small, insignificant change that can make the difference.

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