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Foods for a Better Sex Life

Forget the red lipstick and sexy lingerie! The best way to add some spice into your relationship this Valentine's Day is with a seductive meal. iMag went to Registered Dietitian and owner of SkinnyintheCity.com, Tanya Zuckerbrot to get her list of foods to get you in the mood. Check out what she had to say ...

Bananas, Carrots & Asparagus: These are all erotic stimulants because of their phallic resemblance. Asparagus contains folate, which boosts histamine production necessary for the ability to reach orgasm in both sexes. Plus, watching you eat asparagus, a phallic food, is sure to get him in the mood.

Artichoke: This food is nutrient-dense and was once considered such a powerful aphrodisiac that women were banned from eating it. According to Martha Hopkins, co-author of "Inter-Courses: An Aphrodisiac Cookbook," part of the appeal of the artichoke may be that you have to work hard to "get past the spiked leaves to get to the velvety-smooth heart."

Mangoes, Strawberries & Peaches: These are fruits whose textures and succulence are erotically suggestive and can be fun to use amid foreplay. What can be better than sinking your teeth into a drippy, sticky-sweet fruit?

Avocados: These were valued to the Aztecs as an aphrodisiac and named it “ahucale” or testicle because they grow in pairs. According to the Doctrine of Signatures, food aids the part of the body it resembles. Though science can neither confirm nor deny that this fruit will get your fire going, it will give you fuel in the form of healthy fats, protein and potassium.

Red Wine: It's healthy for your heart and your romantic moods! It may help prevent blood clots and reduce blood vessel damage caused by fat deposits. It is also a particularly rich source of antioxidants, which raise HDL (good) cholesterol. More importantly, for Valentine's Day, wine lowers inhibitions and stimulates appetite, so add a glass to a romantic dinner!

Champagne: A little glass of bubbly can also improve your health and your sex life. Like many mind altering substances, a glass or two of champagne will lower inhibitions and help ease any couple into an amorous mood.

Chocolate: This V-day favorite causes the release of mood-boosting, stress-reducing serotonin. It also causes a release of phenylethylamine, which causes changes in blood pressure and blood-sugar levels leading to feelings of excitement conducive to lovemaking. When choosing chocolates though, opt for antioxidant-rich dark chocolate.

This Valentine's Day try something new and incorporate these foods into your romantic meal. Just be sure to stay away from foods that contain excess amounts of caffeine because they tend to reduce libido. Also avoid foods that may make you feel bloated and gassy like cabbage, broccoli and onions. For a full list of recipes you can make for your loved one check out iMag's Food Page. Happy V-Day! 

Tanya Zuckerbrot, MS, RD is a nutritionist and founder of www.Skinnyinthecity.com, a Web Site managed by savvy registered dietitians which offers free nutrition and lifestyle advice to your inbox daily. She is also the creator of "The F-Factor Diet", an innovative nutritional program she has used for more than a decade to provide thousands of her clients with all the tools they need to achieve easy weight loss and maintenance, improved health and well-being. For more information log onto www.FFactorDiet.com.

 

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