Chances are you’re spending an increasing amount of time inside as the mercury dips and the days get shorter.
So whether you’ve got Netflix cued on the TV or you’re planning a truly romantic evening complete with candlelight and soft music, why not start working some of these mood-boosting foods into your cooking?
You can thank us later.
Avocados: “Enough with the avocados!” we hear you cry. No, sorry, not today: with vitamin B6 and a whopper amount of minerals and monounsaturated fat, avos are a great way to keep both your energy and your sex drive up. Their omega-3 fatty acids also naturally boost your regular mood – which can then get you in the mood.
Asparagus: Believe it or not, there’s a science to aphrodisiacs, and in the case of asparagus, it’s all about the vitamin B6 and folate; both nutrients can boost arousal and orgasm, while the vitamin E these tasty vegies contain can also stimulate sex hormones in both males and females.
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Oysters: You didn’t really think we were going to talk about aphrodisiacs without tipping our hat to oysters, did you? The science behind it all points to zinc, a mineral which helps to produce testosterone and helps regulate both men and women’s sexual function and libido. It may also increase sexual potency and improve sperm count, as well keeping ovary function healthy.
Chilli: Capsaicin, the chemical that can induce the release of endorphins in the brain, is present in spades in chilli peppers. That, in turn, creates a feeling of euphoria, spicing things up in more ways than one.
Chocolate: Chocoholics, rejoice. Tryptophan, a serotonin-producing chemical, hangs out in every sweet tooth’s favourite snack, making it a great mood-booster. As a bonus, your lovey-dovey feelings could get a kick thanks to another stimulant called phenylethylamine; talk about a gooey centre.
This story originally appeared on Food To Love.
