We have all heard what oysters can do for your sex drive but we don’t all have a taste for oyster..
Sexual health and energy is synonymous with a healthy body, both physically and mentally. You cannot beat an active lifestyle, balanced diet and enough sleep, topped off by self-confidence to get your engine revving, but there are a few foods that can help you along.
Antioxidant-rich produce in all colors of the rainbow, including tomatoes, red peppers, garlic, spinach, broccoli, beets, berries and red grapes are a good start.
For all you women out there, a good source is dark chocolate with a high cacao content. It contains natural stimulants and wellbeing chemicals, plus plenty of magnesium which is good for the heart and a woman’s libido. It is actually good for a man’s as well but we all know how much women love their chocolate!
Chili peppers contain capsaicin, which helps release endorphins, stimulates nerve endings and increases heart rate. Cardamom has a reputation in its home country of India for being an aphrodisiac, it is high in cineole, which stimulates the nervous system.
Ginger increases your body heat. Pumpkin seeds are high in zinc, which is needed for testosterone production. These seeds are essential for the libido in both men and women. Toast some up, eat them as they are or try them in a green, leafy salad, yum!
Celery contains andresterone, which is the hormone that gives men a subtle smell and can drive women wild. Avocado is high in EFA’s and B-vitamins for hormone balance, and folic acid which is good for the heart and gives you energy. Banana’s help regulate blood pressure and Pomegranate juice is high in antioxidants, both contribute in the prevention of erectile dysfunction, try them together in a smoothie…
Almonds are high in libido-boosting vitamin E. A very sensible sex-boosting insurance policy. Eat this superfood daily!
Garlic contains allicin, an ingredient which improves blood flow to the sexual organs. Goji berries improve mood and well being and increase testosterone production. Figs are high in amino acids, which can increase libido. It has also been found that figs can also increase your sexual stamina! Hemp comes in seed or milk format and is high in the Essential Fatty Acids needed to help balance hormones for a better libido for both of you.
Experiment, see what works for you and remember, look after yourself and your sex drive can’t help but follow along.
