6 Healthy Recipes to Boost Your Health And Libido

Having a healthy sex life as part of a stable relationship is not only important to the health of your partnership but also good for your mental well-being. As Dr Dani McNeil explains, sex boosts serotonin which helps improve your mood and fight off depression; boosts self-esteem (when an act of intimacy with your partner as opposed to casual sex); leads to better sleep; and, generally makes you feel happy. But if you are not in the mood, you might need a little help, so do consider trying specific foods to boost your libido. These six delicious, healthy recipes will help you feel great and ready for some lovin’ in no time!

Keto Smoothie Flavours [3 recipes]

One of the biggest trends in health right now is the ketogenic diet, although it is recommended that this is not a long-term option. A ketogenic diet puts you into ketosis, meaning your body uses fats instead of carbs as its primary source of energy. However, sticking to this can be difficult if you are tired of eating the same foods and don’t know how to add a bit more interest.

Below we feature three delicious keto smoothie recipes to get you started, but if you are looking for more inspiration, check out this link for more information and lots of healthy and flavoursome keto smoothie recipes that can help with ketosis and provide you with healthy fats, nutrients, and flavour variety so you never get bored.

Keto Blueberry Muffin Smoothie

Ingredients: 1 cup raspberries or blueberries, 1 tsp cinnamon, 2 tbs cacao butter ,2 TB almond butter, 8 oz water.

Combine all ingredients and blend until creamy and smooth.  Serve and enjoy.

Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie

Ingredients: 2 scoops keto chocolate protein powder, 1 tbsp cacao butter, 1 tsp keto-friendly sweetener such as stevia, 8 oz water.

Combine all ingredients and blend until creamy and smooth.  Serve and enjoy.

Keto Butter Coffee Smoothie

Ingredients: 8 oz keto coffee or keto energy drink, 2 TB unsalted butter, 1 tsp keto-friendly sweetener such as stevia, 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)

Combine all ingredients except the cream in a blender and blend until creamy and smooth.  Then add the cream and pulse a few times to combine.  Serve and enjoy.

Chicken Spinach Salad

A lot of men tend to have lower levels of folic acid than women. This can lead to low energy, which can make it difficult for you to want anything but rest. That’s why eating foods high in folic acid like the spinach in this salad is good for your energy levels and libido.

This recipe is a good source of protein, as the chicken will help you stay full for longer. That means that you don’t have to snack so often, and your fuel is used more efficiently. This will help to increase your overall energy levels.

This salad also contains iron, which helps to transport oxygen throughout your body. The more oxygenated the body is, the more energy you will have. This can also help to improve your libido, which is always a good thing.

There are so many variations on this theme you can use your imagination, but as a basis per person include:

• 1 boneless chicken breast cut into strips and stir-fried until cooked through. Make the chicken extra special by marinating in oil, garlic, and herbs for a couple of hours before cooking.
• 1 large handful of baby spinach leaves.
• A colourful section of salad ingredients such as mixed peppers, tomatoes, carrots, raw mushroom slices, onion, celery etc.

Plate the salad, top with the chicken and drizzle with a little balsamic vinegar.

Chocolate Cherry Smoothie

Eating for pleasure and eating for health both have their benefits.  This chocolate cherry smoothie is a great way to enjoy both.  It tastes like a treat, but it’s actually really good for you!

With the healthy fats from the avocado and raw cacao powder, this will keep you feeling satisfied longer than many other foods.  It also contains a good source of vitamin C from the cherries and a combination of essential minerals from the raw cacao, avocado, and banana.

Vitamin C is also considered essential in the fight against COVID.

This makes it a great recipe to drink in the morning when you need an energy boost or in the evening when you need some relaxing time after work before bedtime – and when in need of foods to boost your libido!

Ingredients per person:

2 cups frozen cherries
1 small banana (fresh or frozen)
2 tbsp raw cacao powder
1 avocado
1 cup water

Method

Place in a high-powered blender and blend until smooth adding more liquid if necessary.

Coconut Lemongrass Risotto

A delicious and easy to make risotto with just a few ingredients.

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp. butter or fat of choice.
• 1 cup risotto rice (arborio).
• 2 tbsp. lemongrass, shredded.
• 3 cups of coconut milk.
• Salt to taste

Method:

Melt the butter in a saucepan or sauté pan on medium heat.

Add risotto rice and lemongrass, stirring occasionally until it turns light golden brown (about 10 minutes).

Slowly add the coconut milk while stirring every few minutes.

Continue to cook for about 25 minutes. The consistency should be creamy. Finally, add salt, stir well, and serve hot.

Coconut is a relatively new ingredient in western cuisine but has been used since ancient times by people living in parts of Asia and India. It is a great source of MCT (medium-chain triglyceride) that has been shown to support multiple functions within the body.

We all know how increasingly important it is to lead a healthy lifestyle to ensure we have a strong immune system to stave off nasty viruses and various illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease. But do give our delicious recipes a try. Who knew that you could improve your sex life and your mental health by choosing specific healthy foods to boost your libido!