Valentine's Day reflection

I got to thinking after our class's visit from Ben Gray about nutrition, especially for holidays like Valentine's Day. I remember last year my Valentine and I went out to a restaurant and I could hardly eat half of what I had ordered. This highlights the issue of portion control in this country, where our portions are decidedly larger than in any other nation! My trusty companion, the Internet, and I teamed up to find a solution to the expensive, calorie-laden surplus of food that is the norm for a Valentine's dinner. Now, my Valentine and I love potatoes, in any form. I did some research and discovered a study that demonstrates purple potatoes are the only starches that do not add pounds to your body (the way mashed/fried/etc potatoes certainly do). The purple color that gives these potatoes such a striking look also means they are high in antioxidants, namely Anthocyanin. I'm planning to cut them up and roast them with olive oil and rosemary! My Valentine and I decided to pair them with correctly portioned garlic baked chicken and plenty of fresh greens, all for MUCH less than had we decided to venture out downtown to a restaurant. Give these odd-looking, purple potatoes a shot to save some calories and get some added nutritional value this Valentine's Day!