| Food |
What do they provide &
how do they do? |
chocolate
almonds
peanuts
almonds
other
nuts
|
Giving chocolate during Valentines? It's
more than just sweet. It is good for you and works as an aphrodisiac!
Chocolate is made from the cacao bean which is a natural rich source of
theobromine, a chemical that works like caffeine.
Dark chocolate also contain lots of anti-oxidants so
they are indeed
good for the body.
All these foods are a rich source of L-arginine
(an amino acid) and other essential amino acids.
L-arginine enhances
production of nitrous oxide (NO) to increase blood flow to the penis to
create an erection. In is also believed to increase blood flow
to the vagina and enhance
the female's sexual experience.
|
| oysters |
Oysters are a rich source of tyrosine (an
amino acid) and zinc. Libido foods such as oysters are traditionally
use to boost sex drive.
Zinc is required for the proper production of testosterone. It is
reported to increase testosterone and sperm production.
Tyrosine also increases dopamine levels in the brain. This is suspected
to boost the sex drive.
Ensure
you are not low in these essential amino acid and minerals by eating
oysters. If you do not enjoy oyster, take tyrosine and zinc supplements
daily.
It
is more effective in boosting sex drive when you are low in tyrosine
and zinc. However, if you are not deficient, it may not enhance libido.
|
| Salmon |
Salmon and other fish is an excellent
source of omega-3 fatty acids
and essential B vitamins such as B5, B6
and B12.
Omega-3's support heart health and B vitamins support sexual health and
stress.
|
chicken
turkey
whole milk products |
A good
source of tyrosine just like oysters.
Amino
acids support sexual production health. Tyrosine also increases
dopamine levels in the brain. This is believed to boost the sex drive.
|
| garlic |
Garlic
contains the active ingredient allicin which supports heart health. It
also lowers blood pressure.
While
raw garlic is probably best, it's not going to be the best bet. The bad
breath from eating it will make it the ultimate anti-libido food. Use
the pill form
instead.
|
| bananas |
Bananas are a good source of the enzyme bromelain, believed to help
boost libido in men. However, there is limited research to support that
claim.
Bananas are a rich source of potassium and vitamin B's, suspected to be
responsible for supporting sex hormone production.
|
| eggs |
Eggs contain vitamins B6
and B5. These
vitamins are required to allow you to manage stress.
If
you do not like to take eggs, another way to get your needed B vitamins
is to take a B-complex vitamin which includes all the B vitamins. Take
this daily.
|
| avocado |
Avocado is a source of potassium, vitamin B6,
folic acid and monounsaturated fat (which is great for lowering high
cholesterol and helping with arthritis).
It
may be helpful in regulating hormone production including the thyroid
gland and thus may be helpful in male and female with low libido.
|
| celery |
Celery contains small amounts of a hormone
called androsterone.
This hormone is reported to be released in the perspiration of men and
it acts to sexually arouse females.
If possible, eat it raw rather than cooked.
|
| Cinnamon |
The
smell of the cinnamon spice (e.g. hot cinnamon buns) was shown to
increases blood flow to the
penis more than any other aromas. This study was conducted at the Smell
and Taste Research Foundation in Chicago.
|
Here you will find a
list of libido foods that works like an aphrodisiac. These foods can be
added to your regular diet.
