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.

Healthy Coleslaw

(110 calories)
⚫ 1⁄8 tsp celery seeds
⚫ 2 cups coleslaw mix
⚫1⁄2 bell pepper, diced

Baked Sweet Potato
(180 calories)

Snack

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.