ABC 33/40 - Birmingham News, Weather, SportsValentine's Day Gift of Health

How about the gift of health for your Valentine?  Dark chocolate or even red wine.

Studies have shown that chocolate, especially dark chocolate, is good for the heart.

It contains more antioxidants than milk chocolate.

Antioxidants are known to reduce blood pressure and help ward off Type 2 Diabetes.

As for red wine, studies have shown it's good for your circulation, possibly by reducing the risk of blood clots.

Red wine also contains Resveratrol which is a chemical that scientists now believe could boost metabolism and could help you lose weight.