Being active and healthy has a huge positive effect on your libido. So, if you’re a little less “up” than usual and you want to give your energy between the sheets a little boost, try out this sample one-day meal plan to give you a energy in the sack this Valentine’s Day and through the weekend.
Breakfast
Yogurt with Blueberries (220 calories) ⚫ 6 oz nonfat Greek yogurt ⚫ 1⁄2 cup blueberries ⚫ 2 tbsp slivered almonds
Snack
Peanut Butter and Banana (200 calories) ⚫ 1 banana dipped into 1 level tbsp peanut butter
Lunch
Turkey Reuben Lettuce Wraps (405 calories) ⚫ 5 oz turkey pastrami ⚫ Large red lettuce leaves ⚫ 2 tbsp fat-free thousand island dressing ⚫ 1⁄4 cup sauerkraut Spread pastrami over lettuce, top with dressing and sauerkraut, and roll.
Salmon Salad (250 calories) ⚫ 6 oz canned boneless wild salmon (drained) ⚫ 1⁄2 carrot, diced ⚫ 1⁄2 stick celery, diced ⚫ 1⁄2 red bell pepper, diced ⚫ 2 tbsp chopped onions ⚫ 2 minced scallions ⚫ 1 tbsp hummus ⚫ 2 tsp lemon juice Break up salmon with a fork and combine with all other ingredients in a mixing bowl. Stir until mixed thoroughly.
Dinner
Thai-Style Cabbage, Chicken and Rice (530 calories) ⚫ 2 cups shredded cabbage ⚫ 1 cup diced red pepper ⚫ 1⁄4 cup diced red onion ⚫ 1 tbsp peanut butter ⚫ 3 oz diced, cooked chicken breast ⚫ 1 tsp sesame oil ⚫ 2 tbsp lime juice ⚫ 1⁄2 tsp chili powder ⚫ 1⁄2 tsp garlic ⚫ 3⁄4 cup brown rice Sauté vegetables until soft, then add remaining ingredients, stir together, and heat until warm.
Snack
Pumpkin Smoothie (205 calories) ⚫ 1⁄4 cup canned pumpkin ⚫ 2 tbsp vanilla yogurt ⚫ 1⁄2 cup skim milk ⚫ 2 scoops vanilla whey protein ⚫ 5 ice cubes ⚫ Pinch of nutmeg or pumpkin spice ⚫ 3 tbsp plain yogurt ⚫ 2 tsp cider vinegar Combine all ingredients in a blender. Mix until ice is crushed.
