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You are what you eat, or so the saying goes! It may sound like an old wives tale, but food has a direct impact on the way our brain functions…affecting our mood and ultimately our stress levels. So if you are single and you are heading out on a date, ensure you bring your A Game by checking out our guide on what to eat and when…
Breakfast
Your best meal for the day shouldn’t translate to a greasy plate piled high with fatty meats and a serving of beans.
All-In-One
Get your granola on! Granola is a whole grain cereal which will provide you with high-quality carbs, supplying you with an adequate source of energy meaning that you won’t feel weak or tired during the day. Interestingly carbs aid brain function because when they are converted into sugar the brain releases dopamine and serotonin (the happy hormones), this will boost your mood and put the “good” in your “good morning”!
Alternatively, for breakfast on the go opt for a smoothie made with soy milk, wheat germ and fruits or oats.
Lunch
You might be tempted to fuel your day with a high intake of calories for energy…but don’t! Eating heavily at lunchtime is likely to leave you feeling lethargic and cause a mental fog! Lunch lightly with a blend of protein and high-quality carbs…Yes carbs, presumably you are not heading to Marbs on your dinner date and quality carbs actually provide you with an adequate dose of energy, so you won’t feel tired or fuzzy on your date.
We recommend a tuna sandwich, whole grain bread and a fresh fruit salad.
NB: Tuna contains selenium which can be preventative against low mood and anxiety.
Mid Afternoon Slump…
A mid-afternoon slump can often bring on a snack attack, but choose carefully, whilst sugary treats are tempting, they can also make tiredness worse. A caffeine fix can help, but take care, not to overdose! Go bananas, a recent study showed that this simple fruit is just as effective as energy drinks at increasing energy levels…leaving you feel ready for the date ahead.
Just breathe…
It sounds easy enough, but how can you ensure you avoid any dreaded dragon breath scenarios?
We are not suggesting you will be kissing on a first date, but fail to prepare and prepare to fail…
Garlic and onions get a lot of flak but fatty foods can also have a negative impact on the way your breath smells because they converted into ketones which can cause bad breath.
Whilst good oral hygiene will help, eating foods such as celery and carrots will promote an alkaline environment and limit bad odour. Always keep water to hand to rinse away any particles of food.
Dinner
Dinner Time! So the big moment has arrived! You’ve carefully chosen what you have eaten all day and your breath is fresher than air…what should you order?
When it gets to date night, it is time to enjoy yourself…so don’t get too hung up on what to eat! That said, ordering a double-decker burger with all the toppings is not the way to go…have you ever seen anybody eat a mega burger in a sophisticated manner?
Are you more surf than turf? Whichever you choose, why not opt for a starter or side order of oysters, asparagus or avocado…all confirmed aphrodisiacs which will add a little extra spark to your date.
Happy Dating xx
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