Food can improve your sex drive, boost your energy and increase your libido. So, here are list of 17 aphrodisiac foods for both men and women that you must eat to spark your romance.
- Oysters
Oysters are known as one of the best aphrodisiacs. They are high in zinc and increase your fertility. They also have amino acids which trigger the production of sex hormones in your body.
- Durian
Durians are popular in Asian cultures for their rich, creamy flavour and texture. But not many know that they also promote oestrogen production in the body and increase fertility.
- Chocolate
Chocolate releases endorphins in your brain. This makes you indulge yourself with more chocolate or, well, the act!
- Garlic
Whether in bed or otherwise, we all hate garlic breath. But you would be prepared to ignore the odour if we told you that garlic is high in amino acids. It dilates your blood vessels and improves blood circulation… everywhere.
- Watermelons
You have yet another reason to enjoy your watermelon martinis. Watermelons are high in the phytonutrient citrulline. It increases the level of nitric oxide in your body, which relaxes your blood vessels and improves blood circulation.
- Bananas
Bananas are loaded with bromelain. This is an enzyme that triggers testosterone production. Bananas are also rich in potassium and vitamin B, which don’t let your energy levels go down.
- Honey
Honey contains boron, which regulates testosterone and oestrogen levels in our bodies. It has been used to aid romance since ancient times.
In fact—do you know why the honeymoon is called a honeymoon? Mead is an alcoholic beverage made from honey, and it used to be given to newly married brides and grooms as part of tradition.
- Coffee
The caffeine in coffee increases your heart rate, and hence improves blood circulation and blood flow. Civet coffee, popular in the Philippines and Vietnam, is the world’s most exotic and expensive bean. It is also known as a great sex stimulant.
- Figs
Figs are full of potassium and anti-oxidants which keep your blood flowing.
- Salmon and walnuts
Both salmon and walnuts have very high amino acid content. These acids are responsible for keeping your sex hormone production at its peak.
- Pomegranates
Pomegranates are high in anti-oxidants. They protect the lining of the blood vessels and increase blood flow, which increases the sensitivity of the genitals. Their high anti-oxidants content also keep you energetic.
- Avocados and asparagus
Avocados and asparagus both produce lots of oestrogen, testosterone and progesterone in the blood. Together, these hormones stimulate the sexual response.
- Hot chillies
Yes, you read that right. One of the chemicals found in chillies increases blood circulation. This in turn stimulates nerve endings and makes you feel turned on.
- Strawberries
And you thought strawberries were associated with foreplay just for the heck of it! Strawberries are excellent sources of vitamin C. Have these as your dessert and they will keep the blood flowing until the end of the night. What else? Strawberries are high in anti-oxidants too.
- Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds are packed with magnesium, which is good for raising testosterone levels in the blood.
- Cherries
Cherries are packed with potassium, vitamins A, C and E, folate, magnesium, iron and lots more. They also have an attractive appearance, which makes them a great feel-good food for before the act.
- Whipped cream
There isn’t any evidence to prove that this light-as-air ingredient increases sex drive, but it has been known to put people in the mood!
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