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10 super foods to increase libido

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February 12, 2010
	Jo Wehage : Head Operations Ego

Research suggests that sex and masturbation boosts chemicals in the body that protect against disease, can help ease joint and muscle pain, combat depression, promote heart health and lengthen life span.
Many are suprised that the foods we eat can play a large role in whether we feel in the mood.

In honor of the season of love, here are 10 super foods to increase libido:

1. Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin seeds are one of the few foods that contain zinc, which is vital ensuring us vibrant sexual desire. If you have ever heard the term…zinc puts lead in the pencil. These yummy seeds are also a rich source of omega 3 fatty acids, which are mandatory for sexual wellbeing.

2. Chocolate
Women have compared chocolate to sex for decades. Now research is revealing a strong scientific link between the two. According to Italian researchers, women who eat chocolate regularly had the highest levels of desire, arousal and satisfaction from sex. Avoid the unhealthy fat and sugar from processed chocolates and find ways to incorporate raw chocolate into your routine.

3. Celery
This sexual stimulator boosts a powerful substance known as androsterone, which is an odorless aphrodisiac in male perspiration that will send the woman wild…or at least ensure they take a second glance.

4. Bee pollen
Bee pollen can help boost the sperm count. After all, it is essentially the sperm of nature.

5. Bananas
Give a boost to male libido…just look at the shape! They contain an enzyme called Bromlain which is important for sexual health. They are also a good source of B vitamins which increase the body’s energy levels and the sex hormones.

6. Asparagus
Asparagus is very high in vitamin E, which is a vital nutrient for good sex. And if you believe that the shape of something reveals what it is good for, I think it’s obvious what asparagus will do for us!