Can eating specific foods get that mojo going?
I’m a skeptic about this theory, but curiosity
got the best of me so I decided to investigate.
Because hey, I’ll admit, there are times we
could all use some inspiration to get in the
mood and get it on. And yes sometimes eating
specific foods do stimulate bodily desires, so
bring it on baby!
As one of my favorite Doctors states, Dr. Nalini
Chilkov L.Ac., O.M.D., “Love foods that
stimulate desire are prized in cultures
worldwide. These foods have circulatory,
relaxant and muscle strengthening effects, or
visual, tactile or sensory impact that
stimulates the psyche. The brain, after all is
the largest sexual organ in the body.” So to
get you in the mood and get the mojo going,
here is a list of top foods that can boost your
sex drive naturally. Move over Viagra, we’ve
got some delicious power foods.
1. Oysters
Oysters have long been suspected as a love
drug. Cleopatra and Casanova had one thing
in common, they loved oysters. Legend has it
that Casanova ate dozens of oysters per day.
The Venetian romancer once seduced a vestal
virgin by seductively sliding an oyster from his
mouth to hers. If that doesn’t get you in the
mood, I don’t know what will! In fact, current
research proves our suspicion. Oysters
improves dopamine levels which boosts libido
in men and women. Oysters are also high in
zinc which is vital for testosterone production
and healthy sperm. 1
2. Watermelon
Some experts have called watermelon the new
Viagra. Bhimu Patil, researcher and director of
the Fruit and Vegetable Improvement Center at
Texas A&M University, stated eating
watermelon delivers Viagra-like effects on
blood vessels throughout the body and may
increase libido! This cool refreshing fruit
contains citrulline amino acid. Citruline is good
for the cardiovascular system and helps relax
the blood vessels that increase sex drive. 2 If
you want to get in the mood, make this
Watermelon Sorbet and share it with your
partner. I’m all about the easy delicious
recipes!
3. Cocoa or Chocolate
All chocolate comes from cacao bean. In its
processed form it is known as cocoa. The
Aztecs referred to cacao as nourishment of the
Gods. Modern day foodies know raw cacao in
its pure unadulteratedform is a superfood. It
has more antioxidants than green tea or red
wine. It also contains a stimulating chemical
known as phenylethlamine, that stimulates the
sense of excitement and well being. The
Journal of Sexual Medicine published a study
that found, women who enjoyed a piece of
chocolate every day had a more active sex life
than those who didn’t. I get my daily dose of
raw cocoa with my Raw Cocoa Coconut Fudge
Recipe. I eat it every day, and it’s literally a
five minute recipe.
4. Asparagus
Known for its suggestive shape, asparagus is
high in a B vitamin known as folate that aids
in increasing the production of histamine.
Histamine is important for a healthy sex drive
in men and women.3 The most delicious
asparagus is just picked, it is so sweet! Grow
your own or buy it fresh and organic at your
local farmers market.
5. Avocados
A recent report stated organic Sicilian
avocados are taking Europe by storm.
Apparently the Europeans can’t get enough of
them. The ancient Aztec’s nickname for
avocado was “ahuacatl,” or testicle because of
the fruit’s shapely form. The Catholic Spanish
priests found avocados so sexy, the forbade
them to their parishioners.
6. Maca
Is known by many as Peru’s natural Viagra.
Apparently this natural root has been known
throughout Peru’s history as a sex enhancing
root passed down by the Inca. According to
Discovery Health’s medicine hunter Chris
Kilam, the maca plant is used by the Peruvian
culture to increase strength, stamina, energy,
fertility and libido. Wow this sounds like a
winning combination! Maybe I’ll start adding it
to my morning smoothies.
7. Pumpkin Seeds
Like oysters, pumpkin seeds are high in zinc
which is essential for healthy sperm production
and preventing testosterone deficiency in men.
They are also loaded with libido vitamins and
minerals like vitamin B, E, C, D, K and minerals
including calcium, potassium, niacin and
phosphorous.4 Next time Halloween comes
around, now you know what to do with those
left over pumpkin seeds, roast those babies.
8. Celery
You wouldn’t normally think of celery as a
libido inducing food, but according to Judy
Gaman, Dr. Walter Gaman and Dr. Mark
Anderson, authors of the book “Stay Young:
Ten Proven Steps to Ultimate Health,” eating
celery actually increases the pheromone levels
in a man’s sweat, making them more
attractive to women. But make sure that celery
is organic! Non-Organic Celery is Packed with
67 Pesticides. You don’t want those toxic
chemicals messing with your libido now do
you?
9. Chilies
The stuff that makes chilies hot, capsaicin,
can actually rev up your libido. Have you ever
noticed a natural high when eating chilies?
Capsaicin promotes the release of chemicals
that can raise your heart rate and trigger the
release of endorphins that give you a natural
high, which pumps that libido! 5
10. Figs
Legend has it figs were one of Cleopatra’s
favorite foods. According to Dr. Nalini Chilkov,
L.Ac., O.M.D, figs have been prized as a
sensual food for their resemblance of the
female sex organs. The ancient Greeks valued
figs more precious than gold and many
cultures associated figs with fertility.
11. Garlic
Raw garlic anyone? Eating raw garlic may
make your partner turn the other way in bed,
but it can certainly stir up your sexual desire.
The heat in garlic is what stirs up your libido.
Garlic contains allicin, which is thought to
increase blood flow to sexual organs. This
trick doesn’t work overnight however,
apparently you need to consume it for about a
month to reap its rewards. If you can’t stand
the raw garlic go for the capsules found at
your local natural food market.
My conclusion, if you want to seriously boost
your libido, stock your pantry with these items
and eat them on a regular basis. Who knows
you might even lose weight in the process by
eating these healthy foods, and the extra
exercise you’re getting in the bedroom,
couldn’t be all bad.
If all else fails, think outside the box and
consider getting a room! A change of scenery
and environment can do wonders. And
remember, the brain is the most powerful
sexual organ we have, so use your imagination
wisely. The mind is a terrible thing to waste
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