Monday, February 2, 2009

February is Foods that are Aphrodisiacs

I have to admit, research is spotty on this topic between folklore, ancient myths, made up mumbo jumbo and seeming "fact." Discovery health had this article, so I'm going to go with:

Oysters are high in zinc, a mineral used in the production of testosterone.
Asparagus is high in vitamin E, considered one of the hormone stimulants.
Chilies may heat up your life due to capsaicin — the substance that gives kick to peppers, curries and other spicy foods. Capsaicin stimulates nerve endings to release chemicals, raising the heart rate and possibly triggering the release of endorphins giving you the pleasurable feeling of a natural high.
Chocolate is still the traditional lover's gift, research suggests the stimulant phenylethylamine, found in chocolate, engenders a sense of well being and excitement.

Anyone have any more foods to add to the list? Green M+Ms?:) Photos from here.

1 comment:

Mary said...

Avocados are considered sexy food in some latin american countries, since they supposedly resemble testicles.