My ideal Valentine's day would include chocolate, red wine and oh yeah...love.

I've aleady explained the benefits of dark chocolate so we will move straight on to Red Wine!

Research has shown that the flavonoids in red wine -- originally from grape skins -- have an antioxidant effect, may raise good cholesterol levels and may help prevent blood clotting in vessels. So moderate amounts of Red Wine can be good for you. Moderate.

Love. What the heck is that? No one can seem to agree on an exact definition or figure out what exactly it is. Some people lose their appetite. Some feel like they are floating on a cloud - just listen to the radio for the latest cheesy version of how people are expressing this mysterious feeling.

However it affects you, it seems to benefit your health.

Research has shown that that love feeling and what it does to your body can boost your antibodies, reduce stress chemicals. reduce risk for diseases and in general, prolong your life.

So, If you are in love - embrace it as it may prolong your health. For those of us who are not, lets all raise a glass of red wine and toast the fact that we are not spending lots of money on a Valentine this year. 

CHEERS!