iron levels with a dish containing a
lean piece of red meat. Eating plenty
of iron-rich food helps prevent iron-
deficiency anaemia, a major cause of
tiredness in older women. Non-meat
eaters can opt either for fish, especially
mackerel and sardines, or for fortified
breakfast cereals to supply their iron
needs.
that can help to turn us on because of
their aromatic associations with sex
and the male and female bodies.
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Foods like parsley, cooked chestnuts,
truffles and nuts are redolent of the
musky aroma of males
While Champagne, camembert, olives
and fresh figs give off a fragrance that
is stimulating to both sexes.
With their naturally warm, stimulating
effect, pungent, aromatic spices are
also held to work wonders for your
libido. Spicy foods can therefore be
great aphrodisiacs, especially those
that contain high levels of black
pepper, cumin, chilli, cardamom,
ginger, turmeric, coriander, and
fenugreek.
Dubbed ‘nourishment for the gods’ by
the Aztecs, chocolate increases levels
of serotonin, a good-mood chemical,
in the brain. This helps to keep you
feeling generally happy, optimistic and
hopefully frisky.
Protect your arteries, and keep your
cardiovascular system performing at
its peak, by eating oily fish, which
contains important omega-3 fatty
acids.
Eat slow-release carbohydrates - such
as bananas, oats and nuts - to make
sure that you keep your energy levels
up.
Lower your inhibitions and get your
circulation pumping with a glass or two
of Champagne with your special meal.
Most importantly enjoy yourself!!!
A Japanese meal can be a great way of
combining these aphrodisiac foods. A
light meal of shellfish, seasoned with
ginger, pepper, garlic, horseradish and
other spices is the perfect way to put
your body on sexual stand-by!
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