Swap the traditional Valentine's "treats" for delicious and fun to make dark chocolate dipped strawberries. Conversation hearts are loaded with artificial colors
(FDC Red #3, Red #40, Yellow #5, Yellow #6, Blue #1).
A little box of Russell Stover chocolates (3 very small pieces) have over 27 grams of sugar.
Reese's peanut butter heart is packed with unhealthy oils and preservatives.
Your kids will love to help make these juicy delights that are loaded with antioxidants.
Organic Dark Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
2 ounces of dark chocolate
12 organic strawberries, washed and dried well
1/3 cup of finely chopped nuts (optional)
- Place dark chocolate in the top of a double boiler over hot, not boiling, water. Stir until melted.
- Line baking sheet with wax paper. One at a time dip strawberries in the melted dark chocolate, twirling to coat.
- At this time, you can sprinkle the chocolate covered portion with your favorite nuts.
- Chill strawberries in fridge for at least 15 minutes to set, but no longer or they will collect moisture drops on the chocolate.
Why Organic Strawberries for Valentine's Day?
Thanks to People's RX for this great info.
- Conventional strawberries are one of the 12 Dirty Dozen Foods.
- The USDA Pesticide Data Program discovered 39 pesticides in conventionally grown strawberries. 7 are know/probable carcinogens, 18 are suspected hormone disruptors, 11 are neurotoxins & 6 are developmental & reproductive toxicants.
- Rinsing strawberries does NOT eliminate pesticide exposure.
If you don't have the time to make your own chocolate dipped strawberries, you can always order them from People's RX.
Happy Valentine's Day!
I am no expert, just a Mom who is passionate about learning more about the relationship between food and good health.
