Food That Gets You in the Mood

With Valentine’s Day approaching, many couples focus on ways to spice up their love life – and nothing is more enjoyable, they say, than doing it with food. Just in time for that special day, take a look at three of nature’s most arousing foods to get you in the mood:

Organic Cacao
Conventional wisdom suggests that cacao is a natural aphrodisiac, although there is little evidence to confirm this. The link between libido and cacao may be slightly more indirect. Cacao has been shown to produce a chemical in the brain called phenylethylamine (PEA). It releases both feel-good and energy boosting hormones, including dopamine and norepinephrine, which in turn can lead to a heightened sense of wellbeing and arousal. With its incredibly high antioxidant count, organic cacao is also packed with vital nutrients like magnesium and iron, and offers a number of health benefits including energy support.

To spark up the romance with your partner, try adding cacao into your smoothies or baked goods in its pure form, or opt for a delicious organic dark chocolate.

Maca Root
This superfood has been consumed for centuries in the Andes. Perhaps it’s because maca promotes vitality, increases strength and energy and contributes to a general feeling of wellbeing. To increase your stamina and feel great both in and out of the bedroom, add maca powder to green smoothies. Its nutty flavour is also a great complement to oats and granola. You can find this superfood in your favourite health food store.

Celery
Celery has an aroma which contains two natural steroids called androsterone and adrostenol. When ingested, the subtle pheromone of these two natural chemicals travels through our sweat glands and works to attract the opposite sex. Celery also contains arginine, an amino acid that expands blood vessels and increases circulation.

Oysters
Oysters contain two amino acids, D-aspartic acid and N-methyl-D-aspartate, that have been found to increase sex hormones in men and women.

Garlic
Garlic contains a natural simulator called allicin, which increases blood flow, heightening arousal. This powerful herb is also an excellent immune system and cardiovascular health booster, which will help you feel invigorated during the cold days. Avoid the strong taste and not-so-sexy smell of garlic on your breath by opting for an odourless supplement in pill form.