These 4 healthy foods will help you unlock those romantic feelings

For some people, it takes more than a romantic meal and sexy music to get them in the mood.

Aphrodisiacs have long been considered a way to spice up sex life. While many people question whether certain foods really can activate that animal urge within us, science has shown that, yes, there are foods that can put you in the mood.

With this in mind, here are four foods that have been scientifically proven to boost the libido, put together by Jenny Marchal at Lifehack.

 

1. Watermelon

Usually thought of as a refreshing snack on a hot summer’s day rather than an aphrodisiac, watermelon contains an ingredient that relaxes blood vessels in a way that is similar to the effect of viagra.

Researchers at the Texas A&M Fruit and Vegetable Improvement Centre found watermelon contains citrulline that the body converts into an amino acid responsible for boosting nitric oxide levels in the body and therefore helping to increase libido

 

2. Coffee

This one is for the ladies. A study found that caffeine intake in female mice significantly increased their want to mate compared to those mice that hadn’t had any caffeine.

Of course, caffeine is a stimulant and increases blood flow so maybe grabbing a coffee is a better choice of date to get you in the mood.

 

3. Chocolate

Although not entirely considered an aphrodisiac, dark chocolate does release dopamine in the brain – the feel-good hormone. This can create a better mood and in turn, generating a stronger urge to have sex. An Italian study of 153 women found that overall sexual function and sexual desire were significantly greater among chocolate-eaters compared to non-chocolate eaters. However, this isn’t a sure conclusion but maybe an excuse to eat more chocolate.

 

4. Bananas

Bananas contain potassium and B vitamins which provide you with much-needed energy as well as increasing the production of sex hormones. But they also have an anti-inflammatory enzyme called bromelain that helps increase testosterone in men aiding sexual desire and performance.

 

For more on this story, visit the Lifehack website.