7 foods to boost your love life
#1 Avocados
Rich in fatty acids that stimulate the brain and the heart, avocados are also full of energy-giving folic acid as well as vitamin B6, which helps to increase production of male hormones, and potassium, which helps to boost female libido.
#2 Figs
Figs are considered to be rich in stimulants of fertility - and have also been proven to enhance the production of lust-inducing pheromones.
#3 Eggs
Rich in protein and perfect for sustaining stamina levels, eggs have also been shown to contain the amino acid L-arginine - great for tackling erectile dysfunction
#4 Green veg
Broccoli is not only rich in vitamin C - great for keeping bugs and colds at bay - but is also linked to an improved female libido. Lettuce is another goodie: it's rich in an opiate which has been proven to activate sex hormones.
#5 Garlic
This flavoursome herb thins blood, helping to prevent high cholestrol and heart disease. As well as a stack of health benefits, garlic will also get blood pumping around your body - meaning that a garlic-rich dinner for two = a recipe for romance.
#6 Walnuts
Nuts and seeds are full of zinc, which will help to get your blood pumping. Walnuts are also rich in omega-3, one of the best natural aphrodisiacs around.
#7 Oysters
Oysters have long been famed for their aphrodisiac properties - and scientific studies have shown that adding the seafood to your diet can help to raise testosterone and estrogen levels. They're also a strong source of zinc, which increases blood flow and heightens sensitivity