Thursday, August 13, 2009

Increase Your Sex Drive With Food

Throughout history, many foods, drinks, and behaviors have had a reputation for making sex more attainable and/or pleasurable. An aphrodisiac is a substance which is used in the belief that it increases sexual desire. In particular, medical science has not substantiated claims that any particular food increases sexual desire or performance.

Food eating habits alter libido

Libido means a person's sex drive or sexual urge. Libido does vary from person to person, from female to male. General levels of libido & sex drive decrease slowly as people enter mid life. If you have a lower than normal libido, then eating the right types of foods and cutting down on the wrong foods can help to increase your libido and rebuild your sex drive.Libido is controlled by hormone levels, with testosterone being the key. If the balance is off, things may not function as they should. Testosterone production is dependent on zinc and vitamin B, which are abundant in many foods. But, as nutritional deficiencies increase with age, it needs increase in the intake of these vitamins and minerals. So, adding a few foods can boost your libido especially when combined with a little regular exercise.
Libido-boosting foods

There are various claims about libido-boosting foods. But there's some sound science, too. They've been acclaimed to increase sex drive, boost arousal, and put men and women in the "mood" for hundreds of years. But the critics consider aphrodisiacs—foods, drinks, and now cleverly marketed extracts and supplements—to be more mental than physical.

Watermelon

A study suggested that watermelon may have Viagra-like effects on the body. But the findings don't exactly mean that eating watermelon could boost libido or treat erectile dysfunction.Watermelon contains large amounts of the plant nutrient citrulline, which is known to have favorable effects on the cardiovascular and immune systems. The chemical can relax blood vessels and improve blood flow, in much the way Viagra's active ingredient does. But, the researchers say, it isn't as organ specific as Viagra. Also, most of watermelon's citrulline is found in the inedible rind of the fruit.


Avocado

Avocado contain high levels of folic acid, helping to metabolize proteins. They also contain vitamin B6, helpful in increasing male hormone production. In addition potassium is found in avocado which aids in regulating the female thyroid gland, this helps enhance female libido levels.

Hot peppers

A group of alleged aphrodisiacs includes cayenne and other chili peppers. Its effect on the body may be more discomfort inducing than arousing. The fiery fruits contain varying levels of a chemical irritant called capsaicin, which, when ingested, causes an increase in heart rate and breathing, sweating, and blood flow—similar to the body's response to sexual arousal.

Chocolate

Perhaps the most famous—and most studied—of the aphrodisiacs is chocolate. A 2006 study found that women who habitually ate chocolate on a daily basis reported higher sexual function scores than those who did not. Interestingly, there was no difference between the groups in sexual arousal or satisfaction. Still, it's believable that chocolate contains a little love magic: Chocolate has phenylethylamine and serotonin, two chemicals that light up pleasure areas in the brain. So, chocolate is similar to sex in that it makes you feel good.

Alcohol

Alcohol, a false aphrodisiac, merely lowers inhibitions and raises the level of one's irrationality. Even worse, booze and other party drugs such as cocaine and ecstasy contribute to erectile dysfunction. These drugs effect blood flow by their actions on arteries and veins and [negatively] impact testosterone levels, and thus libido. A few drinks are fine, but relying on alcohol to get in the mood could be a sign of a deeper problem.

Banana

It is a great energy giving food source. It contain the bromelain enzyme, which is believed to improve male libido. The phallic shape is said to be partially responsible for the banana being popular as an aphrodisiac food. However, they are rich in potassium and B vitamins like riboflavin which are necessary for testosterone production.



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