Aphrodisiac foods: These set the mood

Slurp oysters and people are attacking each other? Many people have this picture in mind when they think of aphrodisiac foods. They are not so wrong, but not only oysters have an aphrodisiac effect. You can find out which foods are also said to be said here.

What are aphrodisiacs?

The term goes back to Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, beauty and desire. An aphrodisiac is said to be both the power as well as sexual pleasure and sexual desire can increase. Namely through certain ingredients, but also through the shape of the fruit.

In addition to synthetic sexual enhancers, a number of foods are said to have the said beguiling effects – Most of them have hardly been scientifically proven. Placebo effect or not: These 15 aphrodisiac foods are real culinary delights.

Overview of aphrodisiac foods

Some are known for their lust-enhancing effects, others may surprise you:

How many aphrodisiacs do you have at home and you didn't know? ?

That is why they should be in your love meal

artichoke

When you think of the artichoke, you might not think of sensual desires. On the one hand, the essential oils The artichoke is said to have a stimulating effect and also to promote the release of the hormone estrogen.

Oysters

Oysters are high in protein and zinc, which makes the Testosterone levels lifts. If you are bothered by the look of the oysters, you might find the slurping somehow sexy ?!

avocado

With a high content of Vitamin B6which for Hormone production contributes to the man, and Vitamin E.that has the reputation beautiful and fertile to make and energy brings, the avocado simply makes you want more …

Here are avocado recipes!

chili

Chili not only spices up your food, it also makes you hot! The included Capsaicin promotes blood circulation and is said to release happiness hormones.

Strawberries

Strawberries contain a good portion of vitamin C and also zinc, which stimulates testosterone production.

ginseng

Asian ginseng has erotic effects in both sexes and can be used in Erectile dysfunctionhelp.

pomegranate

The pomegranate is in different cultures Signs of fertility – and owes its lust-increasing reputation more to its plump, red shape …

ginger

Ginger promotes that Blood circulation and warmth and should heat up the lover properly.

nutmeg

Nutmeg has been an aphrodisiac for centuries. In Ananga-Ranga, an Indian book on the art of love, mashed nutmegs, saffron, incense and coriander seeds are mixed together to make a love substance.

But be careful in the intoxication of emotions: Nutmeg can be toxic in large quantities.

parsley

Parsley doesn't look sexy, but it should volatile oil contain that has an erotic effect.

chocolate

Chocolate contains the happiness hormone phenylethylalanine, which does not have an aphrodisiac effect, but the sensual pleasure does the rest! Together with strawberries an unbeatable team, you make chocolate-coated fruits yourself with a chocolate fondue.

celery

Celery is not only healthy, the butyl phthalide it contains is said to be relaxing work – the perfect basis for the perfect night of love.

asparagus

The asparagus is visually impressive with its phallic shape as an aphrodisiac food and stimulates the imagination.

You can find vegetarian asparagus recipes here.

truffle

The contained male Sex attractant androstenol should be attractive to women.

vanilla

Vanilla is supposed to be reminiscent of pheromones and thus ensure increased pleasure.

Recipes for making love

Aphrodisiac foods aren't just reserved for Valentine's Day. Erotic recipes spice up your love life on any other day of the year. With sensual spices, tasty ingredients and lots of fire you will certainly get hot quickly.

But, be careful: did you know that there are also foods that lower the libido? These include liquorice and tofu, for example. You can find out what you should do without here.

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