Aphrodisiac Foods

The word aphrodisiac has been derived from the Greek word Aphrodite, who was the Greek Goddess for beauty and love. Since the ancient Greek civilization, these foods have been used in order to intensify the sexual desires and also to increase the stamina. People say that these foods have been thoroughly successful in rekindling the romance. Rightly known as foods for love, let us look at these foods

Garlic
Famous for its therapeutic powers and other magical properties, garlic has been known as an aphrodisiac since ancient Greek times. Garlic contains allicillin which increases the blood circulation. Eat it as a condiment or add it to a lot of recipes, garlic will show its magical arousal powers.

Chocolate
Chocolate is the most natural aphrodisiac food. It struggles to be at the top of the list with garlic. Why? Well, because pure chocolate contains phenylethylamine, a chemical responsible for releasing dopamine in the brain. This dopamine is responsible for stimulating feelings of sexuality in the human being. It also contains a chemical known as anandamide which is responsible for creating a happy feeling within the individual.

Honey
Honey contains boron which is a mineral that releases the estrogen hormone in the females. This mineral is also responsible to promote sex drive in females and males as it increases the levels of testosterone in the body. Think of different ways to use honey in your diet.

Oysters
Oysters increase the sexual desires in the person who consumes them. Oysters are a great source of zinc, the mineral which is responsible in increasing the feelings of sexual desires in both, men and women. Oysters are the natural ways to increase testosterone in males.

Asparagus
Filled with vitamin E that is responsible for stimulating the sex hormones and ensuring a healthy sex life, asparagus is one of the popular aphrodisiac food. Asparagus can be fed steamed or boiled, in order to have a great experience.

Banana
Rich in the nutrients that increase the sex drives of men and women, bananas are popular since the ancient times. Bananas are rich sources of vitamin B and potassium which are responsible for increasing the sex drive in human beings.

Avocado
Famous for its shape, avocados are rich in folic acid and potassium which are responsible for increasing the sex drives of men and women. This green fruit can be used in a variety of ways in daily cooking. Avocados work as aphrodisiac for women.

Almonds
The aroma of almonds was said to induce sexual feelings in women, in ancient times. Recently though, experts say that almonds are aphrodisiac because they are rich in vitamin E, fiber and magnesium which are responsible for the increase in sexual desires.

Peppers
Though not liked by many, peppers have the qualities of increasing the pulse in human beings. The reason is the chemical known as 'Capsaicin' that excites the nerve endings and are responsible for the chilliness in peppers. Eating peppers increases the excitement which leads to feelings of sexual desire.

Figs
Figs have been thought of the most sex stimulating foods since the ancient Greek times for two reasons. One is that Greeks thought of figs as sacred and associated the fig fruit with fertility. Another is that figs were loved by Cleopatra. Figs are believed to be arousal stimulants.

Basil
The aroma of basil is said to produce erotic feelings in people. Adding basil to regular cooking definitely helps in improving the sex life of people.

Apart from the above mentioned foods, here is a list of some other foods too which are considered to have aphrodisiac properties.

• Strawberries
• Acai Berries
• Pumpkin
• Tuna
• Cinnamon
• Mushrooms
• Ginseng
• Shrimp
• Red Wine
• Champagne
• Nutmeg
• Coffee
• Oats

I hope this article has helped you know about aphrodisiac foods. Ensure that they form a part of your daily diet and that you rekindle the romance in your life!!