Natural aphrodisiacs: myths and realities.

The so-called "natural aphrodisiac" have as main objective increase sexual desire. The tradition by studying them and apply them to special recipes that increase vigor and sexual appetite, has made books and texts are filled from the earliest times, centuries and centuries of research to discover new potions, new filters of love through those components that nature puts at our fingertips.

Already in the Kama Sutra references to some beneficial substances, such as milk and honey, classical source were made for energy; also from Chinese medicine we have received multiple remedies that increase the "pleasure" and "desire", roots such as ginseng, or perfumes or cosmetics that were intended to become irresistible.
Truth, lie? Fantasia or perhaps have these data a basis of reality? It is an undoubtedly interesting topic that has points which analyze, aspects that somehow have a reality in their bases, and is that many of these components are nutritious and good for our health, and therefore a healthy body in optimum condition will always be better than a weak or sick person. But start taking something light, something that we can never forget: the best aphrodisiac is in the brain.

1. myths about aphrodisiacs

Often, are somewhat wrong ideas about the use of aphrodisiacs: a dessert with chocolate and strawberries is not going to get our Livid firing immediately, or vanilla ice cream lead us to more intense orgasms. It is not quite true. Their nutrients, vitamins and minerals can undoubtedly improve some aspects of our body, but studies made by neurologists and sexologists have not established even a direct relationship between the consumption of certain foods and increased libido in couples.
There is therefore a unique food that boosts the desire or pleasure, there are components that help us to improve certain aspects of our health, hence for example Yes be contrasting the following data:
-Vegetables and soya, help women to increase their level of estrogen during menopause thanks to Phytoestrogens, ideal to recover energy and as a result, sexual desire.
-Zinc-containing foods, help men with liver problems and gonadal dysfunction. Hence for example, consumption of oysters is beneficial, and hence also the fact that the myth of the oysters associated with sexual vigor is partly completely true because this mineral essential for our body.

Endorphins, allies of aphrodisiacs

A base that also has its substrate of reality, is the fact that many natural aphrodisiacs have the ability to produce in our brain the secretion of endorphins, that stimulating natural that relieves us pain and producing a relaxed feeling of well-being, are moments that our circulation and blood flow run much better, moments in which no doubt our sexual organs can be stimulated more easily.
Is when our brain, in conjunction with these natural aphrodisiacs can generate such situations where the "loving filter" a dinner can have the expected result. But yes, consumed foods are 'small facilitators' within a context, our brain is always who has the key to turn the lock of desire and libido.

Foods can act as natural aphrodisiacs?

Garlic

Unfavorable effect is the fact that leave us bad breath, but it is a great facilitator of blood circulation, ideal to stimulate the sexual organs.

Celery

It is a great ally of the organs of the urinary, purifies and stimulates the circulation, said that its aphrodisiac effect is greater if combined with beets. That is why a salad with these two vegetables will be incredibly beneficial for our health, and consequently to libido.

Brown sugar

It is common to find it in desserts. And is that the lack of sugar in our body is nothing beneficial, the hypoglycemia leaves us without energy and without an adequate response. But also beware of excess sugar, we all know the consequences.

Royal Jelly

Natural stimulant and energy sourceto. The tradition of the jelly as a remedy to recover the force takes years established in popular culture.

Peanuts, walnuts, almonds and cashew nuts

They are ideal because they act as vasodilators, besides containing tryptophan and magnesium, ideal for energy.

Raspberry

In addition to its large components for our health, it is a relaxing, its consumption us relaxes and consequently increases the level of endorphins.
Maca
With great nutritional value, its composition based on vitamins, proteins, minerals, and its reconstitutivo value, they make it ideal to increase our energy and, consequently, our libido.

Figs

Exquisitely fresh, the Greeks already used it as a stimulant and as a sacred symbol of love. Excellent source of protein that can very well join one of our desserts in those special dinners.

Chocolate

Supply delicious to stimulate our endorphins. Ideal if you take it hot.

Pumpkin seeds

It improves our circulation, it is an inexhaustible source of nutrients and ideal as a starter in our special dinner.

Honey

Like jelly, it is a huge energy source, gives us force and takes care of our health. As an aphrodisiac tradition associated with it is inexhaustible.

Cherries and strawberries

Delicious stimulants, source of antioxidants and great companions in our meals. Indispensable.

Hot milk

It is said that it is a really special food to increase libido due to its content in tryptophan. Us eases, us relaxes and, according to neurologists, prepares the body for sex.

The brain: the best aphrodisiac

Do not forget, a few oysters and strawberries with chocolate will never be equal if the outlets only or in the company of someone who you attract. The spark that surrounds this situation with your partner, in addition to the essential psychological component, are the true switches that turn on the power of the goddess Aphrodite in your food.

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