Although the ideas of aphrodisiac foods have usually been labeled as myths, they actually do exist. Now, they aren’t guaranteed to help those who are impotent, but it can help raise levels of hormones that help produce sexual arousal.

History

It was once said that foods that represent seeds or semen, such as eggs, bulbs and snails held sexual powers. Other aphrodisiac foods came about from their physical resemblance of genitalia. These were all documented by the Greeks, Pliny and Dioscordes. Later on, the goddess of love, Aphrodite, was the center around which foods were said to cause sexual arousal. Sparrows were considered sacred by Aphrodite because of their amorous nature. They were often times included in various brews.

Go Nuts!

It has been shown in studies that some nuts are sexual stimulants. Almonds, aniseed and pine nuts are known to help with arousal and have been used as far back as the Greek and Roman Empires. Sucking on the aniseeds is said to increase sexual desire. Almonds are a symbol of fertility and it is said that the aroma induces passion in the female. The vitamin zinc is found in pine nuts, which is used to stimulate libido. This has been used as far back as the medieval times.

Fruit an Aphrodisiac?

Various fruits are said to stimulate the body sexually, so here is a look.

• Pineapple is rich with vitamin C and is used in the homeopathic treatment for those who are impotent
• Banana is a popular aphrodisiac food because of its shape. In some religions it is said that after Adam and Eve ate the apple, they covered themselves in banana leaves instead of figs.
• Avocado was used by the Aztecs, which was derived from the Ahuacuatl tree or testicle tree. The ancients thought the pairs of avocados resembles the male testicles.

Yes, Even Vegetables and Fish

Vegetable have also shown to play a part in deeming back your sexual stimuli.

• Carrots are said to be a male stimulant. Early Middle Eastern royalty used carrots as a means to seduction. Carrots are rich with high vitamins and beta-carotene.
• Broccoli and its brassica family are said to increase virility.
• Asparagus is recommended by the Vegetarian Society. They say that eating asparagus for three days will give you the most powerful affect.
• Oysters are said to produce high levels of sexual desire.
• Garlic is said to stir up sexual desires. The heat in garlic is said to cause this.

The Three Cs

Coffee, cinnamon and chocolate are also known as aphrodisiacs. It is said the chocolate contains chemicals that effect neurotransmitters in the brain, related to a caffeine substance called theobromine. Chocolate also has antioxidants. The combination of the two is the secret for passion. It is great in espressos.

The aroma of cinnamon is known to increase blood flow, causing sexual arousal.

Coffee is a well known stimulant, but like anything, too much can do you harm. Rich dark coffee stimulates the body and mind.

You can also partake in natural remedies.

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Sources:
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=51179
http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/aphrodis_foods.htm

Written by Jamie Smith for MicroNutra Health™

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