FOODS THAT PROVED BENEFICIAL IN / AS LOVE - ROMANTIC TIME.

Romantic LOVE Foods

FOODS THAT PROVED BENEFICIAL IN / AS LOVE - ROMANTIC TIME.

The following is a list of foods that proved beneficial as aphrodisiacs. Some are because of their shape and some because of their aromas, while others due to chemical basis for their passion powers. Detailed studies are required to understand the modus operandi deeply.

Honey
In medieval times, people drank Mead, a fermented drink made from honey, to promote sexual desire. In ancient Persia, couples drank Mead every day for a month known as the "honey month" or "honeymoon"; after they married in order to get in the right frame of mind for a successful marriage. Honey is rich in B vitamins (needed for testosterone production) as well as boron (helps the body metabolize and use estrogen). Some studies have suggested that it may also enhance blood levels of testosterone. 

Papaya

Papaya (like aniseed) is estrogenic, meaning it has compounds that act as the female hormone estrogen. It has been used as a folk remedy in promoting menstruation and milk production, facilitating childbirth and increasing the female libido.

Raspberries And Strawberries

Both Of These Berries Are Thought To Invite Love And Are Described In Erotic Literature As Fruit Nipples.  Dipped In Either A Rich Dark Chocolate, Or A Creamy Milk Chocolate, These Are Perfect For Hand Feeding Your Lover. Both Are High In Vitamin C &Amp; Zinc And Make A Sweet Light Dessert.  

Aniseed
= Aanise, Greeks and Romans believed that one can increase desire by sucking on anise seeds. Does include estrogenic compounds (female hormones), reported to induce similar effects to testosterone.
 

Avocado
Tree also called a "testicle tree" by the Aztecs as its fruit hangs in pairs on the tree, resembling the male testicles.

Bananas
The banana flower also has a phallic shape, apart from the banana fruit. Bananas are rich in potassium and B vitamins, which are said to be necessary for sex-hormone production.

 

Basil (sweet basil)
For centuries, people said that basil stimulated the sex drive and boosted fertility as well as producing a general sense of well being. The scent of basil was said to drive men wild -- so much so that women would dust their breasts with dried and powdered basil. Basil is one of the many reported aphrodisiacs that may have the property of promoting circulation.

 
Cardamom
An aromatic spice, a powerful aphrodisiac and also beneficial in treating impotence. It is high in cineole, which can increase blood flow in areas where it is applied.

Chocolate
Chocolate has forever been associated with love and romance. It was originally found in the South American rainforests. The Mayan civilizations worshipped the Cacao tree and called it "food of the gods." Rumor has it that the Aztec ruler Montezuma drank 50 goblets of chocolate each day to enhance his sexual abilities.
Studies found it to contain phenylethylamine and serotonin, which are "feel good" chemicals. It produces a euphoric feeling, like when you're in love.

Chili Peppers

Eating chili peppers generates physio-chemical responses in our bodies, similar to those experienced when having sex. The capsaicin they contain is responsible for the effects and is also a good pain reliever. Also eating large quantities of chili peppers is an irritation of the genitals and urinary tract that could feel similar to sexual excitement.

Cucumbers
Its phallic shape and scent is believed to stimulate women by increasing blood flow to the vagina.

Figs
Figs aphrodisiac qualities is based on its appearance. An open fig is thought to look similar to female sex organs.

Garlic
In ancient times, Tibetan monks were not allowed to enter the monastery if they had been eating garlic because of its reputation for stirring up passions. Garlic increases circulation.

Ginger root
People have deemed ginger root an aphrodisiac for centuries because of its scent and because it stimulates the circulatory system.

Pine Nuts

People have been using pine nuts to stimulate the libido since Medieval times. Like oysters, they too are high in zinc. Pine nuts have been used for centuries to make up love potions. The Arabian medical scholar Galen recommended eating one hundred pine nuts before going to bed.

Matoya Oysters

Romans documented oysters as aphrodisiacs in the second century A.D. They are known to be high in zinc, which has been associated with improving sexual potency in men. Recently, mussels, clams and oysters have been found to contain D-aspartic acid and NMDA (N-methyl-D-aspartate) compounds may be effective in releasing sex hormones like testosterone and estrogen. 

Carrots

The phallus-shaped carrot has been associated with sexual stimulation since ancient times and was used by early Middle Eastern royalty to aid seduction.