Top 10 Aphrodisiac Foods

If you are looking to create a romantic evening meal for your partner, choosing the right foods could make the evening go with a Bang! We have compiled a list of the top 10 food’s that are claimed to have Aphrodisiac effects; why not try some of them as part of a romantic dinner date and make the sparks fly.

• Oysters - Oysters are probably the food most associated with being an aphrodisiac and most people are aware of their reputation for increasing sexual desire. Oysters may be thought as an aphrodisiac because of their high zinc content, which helps produce sperm and increases libido. Raw Oysters are best served with a glass of chilled Champagne for a truly romantic meal!
• Dark Chocolate - Dark Chocolate is thought by many to have aphrodisiac effects - remember to use good quality dark chocolate; milk chocolate does not have a high enough cocoa content. Chocolate contains theobromine which is a stimulant; chocolate also helps you produce serotonin which can make you feel good.
• Ginger - Ginger has been used as an aphrodisiac for centuries. You could try using ginger in a cake or some home made ice cream - yummy!
• Sweet Basil - Sweet Basil has a fantastic aroma which is said to have an aphrodisiac effect; it is also very stimulating. Using sweet basil in a pasta sauce; will be sure to get your heart racing! Maybe this explains why Italians are so romantic!
• Ginseng - is believed by many to increase sexual desire! Ginseng is a common ingredient in Chinese / Korean foods, so you should be able to find a delicious recipe for this ingredient.
• Raw Celery - Celery is great for getting a woman in the mood; it contains a potent male hormone and should really get her going!
• Bananas - Bananas are a good source of energy and contain bromelain which stimulate the libido. They are also great to eat before sex; as they will give you the extra energy you need to please your partner!
• Figs - Figs are a sweet sexy fruit and when cut in half is thought to resemble the appearance of the female sexual organ. Why not serve with vanilla ice cream as an erotic and romantic dessert!
• Strawberries - Strawberries can help get you both in the mood. Why not feed them to each other in a sexy manor! You could even dip them in melted dark chocolate to enhance the aphrodisiac effects; a truly wonderful romantic dessert.
• Pine Nuts - Pine nuts are also high in zinc (like oysters), which helps produce sperm and increases libido. Sprinkle some on to a salad as a starter when having a romantic meal for two.

I hope our top 10 aphrodisiac foods have been of help to you. All you need to do now is to plan for your romantic evening together; good luck with the cooking. I hope your evening goes to plan!

Have fun!

Romeo.
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