What's delicious and nutritious for Valentine's Day?  Chocolate dipped strawberries! 

First, pre-wash and dry your strawberries - on sale right now at Zehrs!  Be sure to leave the stems intact.  Next, unwrap your favourite dark chocolate bar (65% cocoa or higher), break it into pieces and microwave on high for about 1 minute in a glass bowl.  Give it a stir, and pop it back in for another 15-20 seconds if needed.  Get out your prettiest serving platter and place a sheet of waxed paper on it.  Carefully dip each strawberry into the melted chocolate and place on the waxed paper. 

Refrigerate until you are ready to enjoy!

Why dark chocolate?  Studies have proven that dark chocolate is loaded with flavonoids, which act as antioxidants.  As well, dark chocolate has been found to help lower blood pressure and cholesterol.  It also stimulates endorphin production - giving you a feeling of pleasure and contains serotonin which acts as an anti-depressant.  But, don't get too carried away, although some dark chocolate is good for you, it is calorie-dense.  Two to three ounces is plenty!