Happy couples will treat each other with lovingly made food this Valentine’s Day, but they don’t have to skimp on the flavor to make those meals better for their already-full hearts.

The Bon Secours Heart Institute detailed six foods that are good for your heart. Combined with exercise and other healthy living choices, these can help lower the risk of heart disease, stroke and high cholesterol over time.

The goodness starts with blueberries and yogurt at breakfast. Blueberries are an antioxidant-rich superfood that eliminates free radicals and helps address issues with hearts, along with eyes, memory and immune systems, according to a Bon Secours press release.

Blackberries, black raspberries, blackcurrants and red grapes have similar benefits.

“When our body oxidizes certain foods, it causes inflammation, and that’s the big culprit with many diseases,” said Judith Mitnick, manager of Bon Secours InMotion outpatient nutrition services.

Those berries can be toppings for yogurt varieties that are low in fat and sugar. The probiotics in yogurt are good for reducing bacteria in your mouth — which can cause gum disease and thus lead to heart disease — while also improving digestion and reducing the risk of high blood pressure.

For lunch, look for avocados, one of the best heart-healthy foods you can use to spice up your menu, whether it’s in your salad or served as guacamole. Avocados provide a healthy dose of monosaturated fat, which helps lower LDL cholesterol levels and raise HDL cholesterol.

Dinner offers tasty, fatty salmon and flavorful options for whole grains. According to the press release, eating two servings of fatty fish weekly can help reduce your risk for a heart attack. Salmon, lake trout, sardines and tuna all contain the most omega-3 fatty acids.

These fatty acids are unsaturated fats that help reduce inflammation that could otherwise cause damage to blood vessels.

“A fattier fish is actually more satisfying (as well),” Mitnick said.

Whatever fish you choose, it’s ideal to serve them with whole grains rather than refined breads or pastas. Look for options that are rich in dietary fiber and can help improve blood cholesterol levels.

That includes brown rice and quinoa, the latter of which was recommended by Mitnick for both its flavor and nutritional qualities.

“There’s not only more fiber (in quinoa), but there’s also more protein,” she said.

All of these healthy alternatives should be enjoyed in moderation, including the very Valentine’s Day-friendly dark chocolate. Rich in antioxidants, flavonoids and flavanols, dark chocolate — when eaten sparingly — helps improve blood flow to the brain and heart, making blood platelets less likely to clot, according to the press release.

Just keep an eye on how much cocoa content is in the chocolate, as 70-percent or higher is recommended. More cocoa means it’s less sweet and more bitter, but still tasty.

“It’s hard to eat a lot of it because it’s not sweet like a (typical) candy bar would be,” Mitnick said, “but it can also be very satisfying.”