“Congratulations, you’ve got yourself a date” shouts paddy McGuiness on ITV, the hard work and grafting are now over. However, you now find yourself fronted with a different set of challenges. Not just what to wear, where to go or how many times can I text her without sounding creepy, but just as important is deciding what to eat. If you’re looking to push for that second date, or end the night with a bang, excuse the pun, then eating the right foods and avoiding the wrong foods will help.

Upforit.com may well have given you the tips and tools to get your date in the bag, and now it’s up to you to seal the deal. Choosing where to eat and what to eat will be your next big step.

Curb the Carb

“Oh, the Lasagne sounds delicious”. I would certainly think twice about this, any large lasagne or pasta dish will spike your carbohydrate intake but then swiftly bring you down to earth with a bump. Within minutes, you will feel very sluggish and may even want to take a nap, either way that is not good if you’re looking for performing later in the night!