Great Foods for Better Sex

Lisa Franchi February 04, 2016

If you’re looking to put back the sizzle in your sex life, adopting a healthy lifestyle is a must. It is not enough that you just work out. You should also pay attention to your diet. And when it comes to food, there are certain choices that can really set you in the mood and take your sex life to the next level. Here they are:

Avocado

Avocados is high in unsaturated fats and low in saturated fats, which makes it a great addition to a healthy and well-balanced diet. Eating avocado regularly promotes the function and condition of your heart and your arteries, which in turn keep your blood flowing properly throughout your body. So what’s the connection between your cardiovascular health and sex life? Emerging research suggests that men who have heart problems are more at likely to suffer from erectile dysfunction. In fact, it is said that erectile dysfunction is a warning sign for heart disease.

Strawberries

Planning for an intimate dinner? Serve your hubby with some fresh strawberries. Not only because the colour red connotes sexiness. A study by University of California, Berkley suggests that the B vitamins in strawberries may be tied to high sperm counts in men. Strawberries are also a great source of folic acid which helps ward off birth defects in women.

Aragula

This super healthy green has long been regarded as an aphrodisiac. The reason is that it is packed with trace minerals and antioxidants that are essential to your sexual health. Adding this to your usual sandwich or salad is a great way to block your body from absorbing environmental contaminants that negatively affect your libido.

Citrus Fruits

Folic acid, vitamin C and antioxidants have all been proven to be essential in men’s reproductive health. Instead of vinegar, try lemon or lime juice for your next salad dressing.

Figs

Figs are tagged as fertility boosters and are also considered to be an aphrodisiac. That is because they contain high levels of both soluble and insoluble fibre which is essential to heart health.

Seafood

What about seafood paella or some oyster for your next dinner date? Seafood is one of the best sources of zinc which has a positive effect on one’s libido. Meanwhile, fatty fish like salmon and tuna contains omega-3s that promote heart health.

Almonds

This delicious nut is said to help increase passion, act as a sexual stimulant, and aid with fertility. Almonds contain zinc, selenium, and vitamin E which are all essential to improving your sexual health. Here’s the bonus - replacing your usual fatty snack with a handful of almonds may also help you shed excess fats so you will look so much more pleasing and attractive to your hubby.

There you go - some of the best foods for your sex life. Not only do they help improve your relationship, they are also sure to improve your health.