Food For Sex? Top 6 Sex Foods

Number One

Berries! Strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries! Berries of all kinds. They contain tremendous amounts of antioxidants, fiber, and lots of micronutrients. All berries are very low glycemic index foods that will not raise your blood sugar, not cause weight gain, but taste heavenly! Blueberries in particular, nature’s only “blue food,” contain polyphenols, powerful antioxidants that include phenolics acids, tannins, flavonoids and anthocyanins and research indicates that they reduce plaque formation and improve endothelial function. In addition, both blueberries and blackberries are thought to dilate blood vessels and improve circulation via the nitric oxide pathway (similar to the way Viagra works). Strawberries are high in folate and vitamin C, a potential libido booster! If you want to jazz up your berries and make them look and taste sexier, dip them in dark chocolate (another antioxidant powerhouse)!

Adding these foods to your diet will not only provide you with delicious snacks, but will also lead to a healthier heart and a healthier, longer-lasting sex life! (Your partner will be happy too!)

Number Two

Dark green leafy vegetables. It doesn’t matter which ones you like, they all contain antioxidants, minerals, iron, and tons of micro and macro nutrients! Asparagus, broccoli, spinach, romaine lettuce, kale, green peppers, brussel sprouts, sweet peas, and just about anything else that is green! They also contain plenty of fiber and should help your digestive system equilibrate and balance. If you are on a blood thinner called coumadin, you don’t have to eliminate these from your diet, just make sure you eat the same amount of green vegetables each day to make sure your blood thinning level (INR) doesn’t fluctuate. Antioxidants roam around your body absorbing and neutralizing free radicals that can cause oxidative damage to your organs and cause plaque formation in your arteries.

Number Three

Granny Smith Apples. Crunchy, sweet, sour, and sexy. This fruit of legendary temptation won’t raise your blood sugar due to it’s low glycemic index and contains plenty of fiber (especially when eaten along with the skin) to help reduce the amount of fat and cholesterol your stomach absorbs and acting as natural squeegees for your arteries. Open arteries lead to better circulation, the key to a healthy heart and healthy sex.

Stay tuned for more! I’ll be publishing the last two tomorrow! Your heart and love organs will thank you!

Number Four

Nuts! Almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and pistachios are all a great, nutrient-dense snacks. Almost no saturated fat, but full of healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat. In addition, they also contain minerals such as magnesium and zinc which have a profound effect on your heart and blood vessels. Magnesium helps dilate your arteries to keep them open, while zinc helps keep viruses that cause inflammation at bay. Inflammation is what propagates atherosclerosis and accelerates the artery-clogging process. Dust them in cocoa powder for a powerful aphrodisiac effect. You can even buy them pre-coated with dark chocolate or wasabi!

It’s no wonder the heart has traditionally been the organ associated with love. As modern science and research have now proven time and time again, virtually the same factors that lead to a healthy heart also lead to a healthy sex life!

So what’s the relation you ask? Cardiovascular health leads to open arteries in your heart, in your brain, and in your love organs. The same cholesterol that can plug up your heart’s arteries, can plug up your arteries everywhere. Heart attacks, erectile dysfunction, and not to mention strokes all stem from the same problem: clogged, unhealthy arteries, also known as atherosclerosis. So what can you eat to help keep those arteries clean and improve your heart health and sex life?

Number Five

Fish that are high in omega 3 fatty acids; salmon, mackerel, sardines, and tuna. If you want these in the form of a particularly tasty aphrodisiac, get sushi. Spicy tuna and spicy salmon are great rolls. If you want to avoid carbs, get salmon or tuna sashimi! Remember though, that fishy smell is not a turn on, so make sure your fish is fresh and doesn’t smell. Dip it in a nice soy sauce and wasabi mixture and it should leave your mouth watering and give you a nice buzz. If you have elevated triglycerides, the omega 3 fatty acids in fish can help lower them. Dinner like this will keep your arteries open for many years and keep your love organs working! What comes after dinner will be a lot more exciting!

Stay tuned for more! I’ll be publishing two a day for the next three days! Your heart and love organs will thank you!

Number Six

Green Tea and Yerba Mate. You’ve all heard of green tea, but the South American drink known as Yerba Mate is green tea on steroids! Traditionally, they drink it out of a gourd with a stainless steel straw. Yerba Mate comes in many forms and contains the most antioxidants per ounce of any of the teas. Antioxidants roam around your body absorbing and neutralizing free radicals that can cause oxidative damage to your organs and blood vessels, leading to plaque formation that hardens your arteries. If you want to dilate your blood vessels and keep them open, make green tea and yerba mate a regular part of your diet!