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Seven Sensual Foods To Serve Your Sweetie
While many experts adamantly claim that aphrodisiac foods don’t exist, history, culture and ancient wisdom tell us quite the divergent tale! In every culture around the world, a wide variety of foods have been respected and revered for their ability to provide a sexual rush to the men and women who consume them. Whether it’s the sensual shape of the food, the arousing fragrance or the sexy texture, the heat or energy factor, centuries of reverence cannot be denied – many foods are sexy and sensual foods, period!
What science tells us is congruent with what the ancient cultures always knew – certain foods possess the ability to lower inhibitions for the attraction of a mate, are great sources of elements that are crucial to maintaining specific hormone levels relevant to sexual health, including feel-good hormones that can spark sexual arousal.
Let’s look at some of the tasty foods that will get you in the mood…
Acai Berries
Acai berries have become all the rage in recent history. From the rain forests of the Amazon, this fruit from the acai palm is a popular food in Brazil. It allegedly has enough power to cure a hangover, which makes it a choice for those breakfasting after a night of partying. Why has this fruit become so popular? Acai is super dense with antioxidants, particularly anthocyanin, which reduces cholesterol and is believed to prevent blood clots. Aside from its apparent health benefits, acai has been one of the most celebrated aphrodisiacs to come out of the South American countries. Perhaps the most notable effect of acai is a drastic increase in stamina. Low in calories, high in fiber, acai is a multi-benefit fruit. It is mostly found as a juice, since it stains everything it touches, and is delightful with champagne!
Maca
Maca is also a South American superfood, but it comes exclusively out of Peru. Maca, a root distantly related to radishes, comes in a variety of colors and grows only in the Andes. It is such a powerful natural libido booster that it’s been referred to as an alternative to popular sexual enhancement drugs. It boosts libido in both men and women, with the added bonus of also increasing fertility. The easiest way to consume maca is in a smoothie or in the popular capsule form. Consider sharing a sweet strawberry smoothie, laced with maca, of course, with YOUR sweetie!
Apricots
We don’t usually think of apricots much at all, let alone as an aphrodisiac, but as long ago as pre-Renaissance England, apricot’s libido enhancing powers have been touted. The indigenous people of the Southern Hemisphere countries used apricots extensively as an aphrodisiac either as a tea made from the pits or as a body rub made of the crushed fruits. The fragrance is said to be most erotic and intoxicating.
Cheese
Even less-considered in the line of sensual and stimulating foods is cheese. The Italians embraced cheese for its stimulating powers and its rich fragrance, said to be similar to that of a woman. Cheese is believed to be dense in an element capable of sending a rush of the same hormone produced during sex throughout the body. An Australian researcher, performing comprehensive studies into the cheese/sex connection, has commented that the vaguely sexual fragrances of some cheeses are pleasant and arousing to both men and women.
Mangos
Mangos have been thought of as representative of male sexuality in many of the Eastern and Southeast Asian countries for hundreds of years. It rather goes without saying that mangos are an excellent natural source of vitamin E, which has also been known to enhance the libido. Besides, mangos are just sexy – juicy, fleshy, sweet – and fun to eat with a lover.
Strawberries
Strawberries have been known to have aphrodisiac qualities since the days of the ancient Romans. Shaped like a little red heart, the strawberry is the universal symbol of Venus, the goddess of love. Couple strawberries with another well known aphrodisiac food – chocolate – and you’ve got the recipe to heat things up for a seductive and sensual taste treat.
Chocolate
Of course, chocolate-covered strawberries are certainly very tasty. With its low melting point, chocolate can be introduced into all kinds of erotic experiences. There is always the option of strawberries, chocolate and whipped cream – served in bed, of course!
Claire Atteberry wrote this article about maca and other foods that can spice up your love life.
