{"id":9047,"date":"2016-04-25T00:39:41","date_gmt":"2016-04-25T00:39:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/?p=9047"},"modified":"2016-04-26T15:39:23","modified_gmt":"2016-04-26T15:39:23","slug":"foods-and-beverages-that-might-make-you-better-in-bed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/erectile-dysfunction\/foods-and-beverages-that-might-make-you-better-in-bed\/","title":{"rendered":"Foods and Beverages That Might Make You Better in Bed"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Sexual
Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and other cruciferous vegetables are rich in folate, which helps to prevent the buiildup of plaque on artery walls.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Since the dawn of time, men and women have searched far and wide for foods and beverages with the power to jumpstart their libidos or otherwise enhance their love life. Even with the advent of medications that have been proven to help men overcome erection problems, the search for more natural aphrodisiacs continues.<\/p>\n

Some foods and beverages with aphrodisiac properties come from the traditional medical systems of such ancient civilizations as those of China and India, while others are the result of serendipitous discoveries across the years. For some of these so-called aphrodisiacs, their power might lie primarily in the placebo effect or just wishful thinking. For whatever reason, their staying power is enough for us to at least acknowledge their historical use as aphrodisiacs. Other foods and beverages contain nutrients or other plant-based compounds that have been proved scientifically to improve sexual function.<\/p>\n

Spinach and Cruciferous Vegetables<\/b><\/p>\n

Such is the case with spinach and a number of other green vegetables, including bok choy, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, and kale. Spinach is rich in both magnesium and folate, while these other cruciferous vegetables contain high levels of folate. Magnesium helps blood vessels to dilate, which optimizes blood flow to male and female genitals. Folate, which MensHealth.com<\/a> identifies as its favorite sex nutrient, helps to rid blood vessels of a powerful irritant known as homocysteine.<\/p>\n

High levels of homocysteine, a nonprotein amino acid, causes an inflammatory reaction in the tissues that line the inside walls of arteries, predisposing those surfaces to the buildup of plaque. Plaque buildup over time diminishes blood flow and can lead to erectile dysfunction, as well as heart and peripheral artery disease, or PAD. MensHealth cites a Harvard University study that found men who ate large amounts of folate-rich food daily are 30 percent less likely to develop PAD than men whose diets include little folate.<\/p>\n

Avocados<\/b><\/p>\n

The ancient Aztecs of Mexico are said to have called avocados testicles because of the fruit’s resemblance to that male body part. However, whether you see that resemblance or not, one thing is for sure. Avocados are loaded with healthy unsaturated fats and are very low in saturated fats. Monounsaturated fats, the kind found in avocados, are also found in olive oil, peanut oil, canola oil, and most nuts. Back in the 1960s, the Seven Countries Study found that the so-called Mediterranean diet, common among people living in the Mediterranean basin and high in monounsaturated fats, was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. And what’s good for the heart, so they say, is also good for the penis. Unlike the saturated fats found in red meats, avocado’s monounsaturated fats keep oxygen-rich blood flowing not just to the heart but also to the male genitals, helping to maintain healthy erectile function.<\/p>\n

\"Sexual
Several of the ingredients in pesto are high in nutrients that optimize sexual function.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/i>Pesto<\/b><\/p>\n

Looking for a meal likely to fire up your libido as well as your partner’s? Consider a hearty meal of pasta with pesto sauce, which contains a number of ingredients that can optimize sexual function and desire. The most common form of pesto combines basil, garlic, salt, pine nuts, grated parmesan or romano cheese, and olive oil. Pine nuts are loaded with zinc, which helps maintain optimal levels of testosterone in males and also seems to promote sexual desire in women. Olive oil is another heart-healthy monounsaturated fat, and garlic promotes healthy erectile function, although it may make your breath less inviting. Just remember to pop a breath mint or two after dining.<\/p>\n

Dark Chocolate<\/b><\/p>\n

Eating a modest amount of dark chocolate can not only set the mood for romance but also help to optimize sexual function. Eating chocolate, particularly that with a cocoa content of about 72 percent, releases a flood of dopamine and norepinephrine, neurotransmitters that increase sexual desire and also give a lift to your energy levels. An Italian research study, published in a 2006 issue of “The Journal of Sexual Medicine,”<\/a> found a direct correlation between daily chocolate intake and sexual function in a sample of northern Italian women. Women who reported eating chocolate on a daily basis scored higher on Female Sexual Function Index questionnaires, researchers reported.<\/p>\n

Asparagus<\/b><\/p>\n

Like spinach and the cruciferous vegetables mentioned earlier, asparagus is high in folate, as well as some other important nutrients such as copper and vitamins A and K. The low-calorie vegetable is also known to promote your body’s production of histamines, which play a key role in orgasmic response. And what fun is sex without orgasm?<\/p>\n

\"Sexual
The capsaicin in chili peppers helps to thin the blood, promoting improved circulation to the genitals as well as the heart and brain.<\/figcaption><\/figure> Chili Peppers<\/b><\/p>\n

Rich in capsaicin, the compound that makes them hot and spicy, chili peppers can also help to spice up your love life. Capsaicin is a mild blood thinner, which helps to promote strong circulation. For men, it’s a natural erection-booster, and anything that promotes blood flow to the genitals of both men and women also helps to enhance the enjoyment of sex.<\/p>\n

<\/i>Watermelon-Lemon Beverage<\/b><\/p>\n

Over at BoldSky.com, a popular India-based lifestyle website, writer Chandana Rao offers up a recipe for a beverage with powerful aphrodisiac properties. To maximize the drink’s benefits, Rao suggests that the recipe be followed closely with no other added ingredients, such as sugar or spices. The two main ingredients for the drink are watermelon and lemon. The former contains high levels of lycopene and citrulline, which optimizes blood flow. And lemons are rich in nutrients that fire up the libido.<\/p>\n

To get started, cut a watermelon in half. Scoop out the pulp from one of the halves, and cut it into small pieces. Put the watermelon pieces into a blender and liquefy. Put the watermelon liquid into a pot and bring it to a boil. When the watermelon liquid has boiled, add a few drops of fresh lemon juice to the pot. Continue to boil the liquid until it has been reduced to roughly half its original amount. Remove the watermelon-lemon juice mixture from the heat and allow it to cool for about an hour. Transfer the juice mixture to a bottle or similar container and store in a cool, dry place. Rao recommends that the juice be consumed on an empty stomach, preferably twice a day. Depending on your body weight, the amount of juice consumed should range from two tablespoons to one-third of cup each time.<\/p>\n

Pomegranate<\/b><\/p>\n

Both the fruit and its juice have long been used as a natural remedy for erectile dysfunction, and a study published in 2007 claimed that antioxidant-rich pomegranate juice helped some men to overcome their erection problems. The results of the study should perhaps be taken with a grain of salt as it was underwritten by a pomegranate juice producer. Naturopathic doctor Geo Espinosa, director of the Integrative Urological Center at NYU Langone Medical Center, tells WebMD.com<\/a> that the nutrients in the juice do help arteries dilate and remain supple. Although there is no conclusive proof that it cures ED, Espinosa recommends the juice because of its overall health benefits.<\/p>\n

If you’d like to read more about sexual function and other topics of interest to health consumers, check out our blog<\/a>.\"\"<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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