- Preparing for a first date is a minefield of nerve-wracking decisions
- When it comes to boosting confidence not just how you look that counts
- Team of nutritionists reveal what you eat can play a big part
- Nuts to de-stress and crunchy veg can help ensure you have fresh breath
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Dress or skinny jeans? Heels of flats? Red lippy or natural lipgloss?
Preparing for a first date is a minefield of questions to debate, decisions to make and that’s before you even meet the lucky guy or gal.
There is no doubt about it, first dates are nerve wracking.
But, when it comes to boosting your confidence in advance of a first meet, there is more to consider than just your appearance.
A team of nutritionists told Daily Mail Online what you eat in the run up to your night out, can make a huge difference to first date night nerves.
Here they reveal the best foods to eat before a date to help you look and feel on your best form.
When it comes to boosting your confidence in advance of a first date, there is more to consider than just your appearance. A team of nutritionists told Daily Mail Online what you eat in the run up to your night out, can make a huge difference to first date night nerves
1. Nuts… to de-stress yourself
We all get the first date jitters – it is natural.
What it is important to understand is that the nerves are a form of stress and anxiety, says Shona Wilkinson, nutritionist at SuperfoodUK.com.
She said while the impending date is likely the cause of the nerves, a person’s diet will also play a role.
Carrots, apples and celery can help scrape out the plague build-ups that can cause bad breath. Apart from being nutritious and healthy, these crunchy foods can also boost production of saliva, which fights bacteria Overall, it’s important that you do eat before drinking to slow the absorption of alcohol and additionally reduce the irritation that it causes to the stomach. Include healthy fats such as salmon or olive oil dressing to slow absorption of alcohol, thereby slowing the work for your liver Try to include legumes in meals in the run up to the big date, to help beat the bloat and achieve a flat tummy
A couple of squares of dark chocolate can work wonders in getting you in the mood. It is packed with magnesium, one of the nutrients that boosts production of serotonin, the primary hormone for good mood
6. Dark chocolate… to get in the mood
Not in a mood for a date?
‘Have a couple of squares of dark chocolate,’ says Dr Glenville.
‘Chocolate contains several substances that may improve mood.
‘These include phenylethylamine, which can act as a brain neurotransmitter and affect your mood and pleasure.
‘Chocolate also contains magnesium, one of the nutrients needed for production of serotonin, the primary hormone responsible for good mood.
‘Eating any food that you enjoy also stimulates endorphin release, which makes you feel good’ says Wilkinson.
‘Certain nutrients and herbs can be extremely helpful if your sex drives needs a boost.
‘Zinc is essential for hormone balance and sex drive, hence the old wives’ tale of using oysters (which contain high amounts of zinc) as an aphrodisiac.’
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