The Best Foods to Jump Start Your Sex Drive

wind2000 · Sep 16, 2007

There are a zillion different diets out there, from Atkins Diet to South Beach, low-fat to no carb.

But have you heard of the "sex diet?"

Foods that are heart healthy are also good for your libido. Think about it, if your arteries are clogged, there is no way the blood will flow "down there."

Dietician Tanya Zuckerbrot has some great tips on food you can take from the kitchen to the bedroom.

"Oysters are a well-known aphrodisiac and it goes beyond the old wives tale," said Zuckerbrot. "That’s because oysters contain zinc (which) increases libido."

One oyster contains the daily recommended dose of zinc so imagine what a whole plate can do, said Zuckerbrot, adding that those not into "fishy" appetizers can get zinc from any source of protein.

"Protein is essential for producing sperm in men," said Zuckerbrot. "If your guy isn’t into oysters there are other sources of protein that are going to be high in zinc. Turkey, beef, and even beans, that all increases male fertility and sperm production."

Protein also helps increase stamina, she said. Another good source of protein, pine nuts.

"Pine nuts, out of all the nuts, have the most amount of protein," Zuckerbrot said. "So we're back to the sexual drive and increasing fertility, but pine nuts are also seen in elegant dishes. It's a lot sexier than the average peanut."

Pine nuts also are full on healthful mono-saturated fats which helps lower your bad cholesterol.

What about the Veggies?

"Asparagus contains foliate which is necessary for histamine production and histamine is necessary for both males and females to reach orgasm," said Zuckerbrot.

Asparagus also a very phallic food, she said. "You are actually allowed to eat with your fingers. So there’s something to be said for picking up asparagus and gingerly eating it that is sure to get your partner in the mood."

Another vegetable that Zuckerbrot recommends: Artichokes, which women in the 16th century were banned from eating because they were considered a strong aphrodisiac and reserved only for men. She also recommends avocados, which the Aztecs viewed as a valuable aphrodisiac.

Other Aphrodisiacs

Spices: Chili pepper and ginger help to improve circulation. Hot spices like cayenne, curry and cumin help warm things up.

To wash all this goodness down, try some red wine or champagne. “Some foods that are good for your heart and good for your libido include alcohol; specifically red wine and champagne," said Zuckerbrot. "Red wine studies have shown lowers your bad cholesterol. By drinking the wine, it’s actually going to keep your arteries open and you blood flowing."

But Zuckerbrot warned that too much alcohol can have an adverse effect and actually decrease sexual potency.

Zuckerbrot also said not to skip out on dessert. "Chocolate is known to release serotonin in your brain, which (provides) a claming soothing effect so that sort of gets you in the mood. But the sugar also gets you heart going because it increases your serum glucose levels so you feel a rush of energy."

But choose the heart healthy, antioxidant-rich dark chocolate to give your heart some love too, she added.
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For poor old men who cant afford viagra, heres the solution.

MissCheekS · Sep 16, 2007

Hahaha....guess what i just had Asparagus for lunch!!
YAYYY! haha JK!

hey what happened to strawberries and whipped cream

wind2000 · Sep 16, 2007

^

Guess the strawberries and whipped cream aint powerful enough, now is veggie power -bigsmile

skid · Sep 17, 2007

haha thanks...this will definitely come in handy

looks like i have to start eating asparagus as well

~*Dawn*~ · Sep 17, 2007

haha... yeah... heard that before... i think like the idea of oyster, red wine n chocolates

ah_wong201 · Sep 17, 2007

i just had steak and asparagus just at first.
any ladies wanna try to see if this is true???

[N] · Sep 17, 2007

what's up with the asparagus lol, that's only essential for old people and girls...

dcdc · Sep 17, 2007

we are going to need to try this out lol. and ladies want to try rofl?

DK - Drama King · Sep 4, 2010

nice article.

Always go for the seafood!

neofj · Sep 5, 2010

Wow so interesting

hem · Oct 30, 2010

Do you really believe it? Hm, just dont overeat and think its good...haha... but sure worth a try especially when its good food.... hmmm

Duongstar · Nov 1, 2010

Kimchi does the job for me

Great Sage Equal of Heaven · Nov 2, 2010

Sushi off a naked female.. that'll jump start all kinds of sex drive..

Flames · Nov 2, 2010

Ecko said: ↑

Sushi off a naked female.. that'll jump start all kinds of sex drive..
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Didn't we been through that talk and the suppose pubes that comes with it

And ain't batch of oyster more expensive than viagra or horny goat weeds????

M2K2Land · Nov 25, 2010

I will go and back try today ~!!!

Marcus0328 · Nov 26, 2010

The kinds of food you are looking for is called Aphrodisiac food.
Food that is rich in zinc.
Such as:
Oysters, Pine Nuts, Low fat roast beef, Roasted Pumpkin and Squash Seeds or Dried Watermelon Seeds.
However foods such as Chocolate that contain caffeine "theobromine (google)" jump starts your sex life.
Other such as:
Asparagus, honey, bananas

kmx · Dec 1, 2010

How was the effect? Did anyone tried this successfully?

mikeo2 · Dec 6, 2010

I heard that celery actually increases your pheromone levels. There are a lot of people who eat it after working out.

BestOffer · Jan 12, 2011

oysters are very good...increases the drive and load, don't ask me how i know...
too much oysters will get you zinc overdose too and is bad for body when over-consumed, a dozen is probably the recommended dosage

kitty.kat · Jan 21, 2011

I heard oysters will do the trick.

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