Foods which
are considered aphrodisiacs may appeal to the senses. The fruit or vegetable
may resemble sexual organs. Or the food may be sensual in texture when eaten. Lastly
the food provides nutrients that support the libido.
In his book, ‘The
art of Love’, Ovid, the Roman poet, notes that the healthy youth has no need of
any further assistance. Other writers on the subject of aphrodisiacs agree that
good health, achieved through balanced diet, is the real aphrodisiac.
Here is a few A foods that have been thought to be helpful in bedroom play, and some of the
modern findings. More will be shared with you in future posts.
1. Almonds
Almonds have been identified as having aphrodisiac
properties as far back as the Bronze Age, and have been symbols of fertility
and sexual attraction. Samson is said to have courted Delilah with fragrant
almond branches, Romans showered newlyweds with almonds as fertility charms, while
traditional Indian medicine had it that almonds awaken sexual desire.
Alexandre Dumas, author of The Count of Monte Cristo,
is said to have prepared himself for his meeting with his mistress by eating a
good helping of almond soup.
Not only is the almonds considered good for your love life,
their very smell is said to increase libido in women.
Considered the king of nuts which Arabs and Chinese have
eaten for centuries to increase their sexual powers, modern experts see them rich
in nutriments essential for reproductive health, great food for brain activity
and for increasing sexual desire.
2. Aniseed
With a sweet licorice flavor, ancient Greek and Roman
civilizations believed anise strengthened female sexual arousal, while ancient love
manuals recommended it as an aphrodisiac. Historically it was added to wedding cakes to stimulate vigor on that all
important wedding night.
An excellent source of minerals, aniseed is said to have calming
effect, relieving anxiety and nervousness and also increasing the libido. According
to experts, drinking one glass of water infused with the crushed seeds can
increase sex drive.
While in ancient
Greece and Rome the seeds were so valuable they were often used to pay taxes,
in the modern world people still see aniseed as helpful with ailments ranging
from digestive issues to low libido.
3.Apples
The ancient Greeks loved the apple. Instead of kneeling on
one knee to pop the question, the smitten Greek youth supposedly tossed an
apple to the lady of his choice, and if she deigned to catch it, it was an
answer to the question he was too shy to ask.
A modern study conducted in Italy (yes, seemingly a number
of sexually active Italian women aged 18 to 43 volunteered to be part of a
study relating to female sexual functions) found that eating more apples lead
to better sex for women.
PS: Got a favourite recipe of your own? Please share.
PS: Got a favourite recipe of your own? Please share.
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