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It's no secret that the unhealthy Western diet is contributing to an epidemic of obesity. But there's another hidden epidemic that our fatty diets are at the root of: a national sex crisis. Beyond slimming you down, changing what you eat can boost your performance in bed - these great foods ideas will help combat the crisis.
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Snacks for you
Cranberry juice
20 per cent of women suffer from chronic urinary tract infections, increasing their risk of kidney infections. Ward off the painful infection and keep your sex life alive by drinking half a cup of unsweetened cranberry juice, a natural antibacterial, every day. Research shows that tannins in cranberry juice decrease a woman's risk of an infection by 34 per cent.
Cranberry juice
20 per cent of women suffer from chronic urinary tract infections, increasing their risk of kidney infections. Ward off the painful infection and keep your sex life alive by drinking half a cup of unsweetened cranberry juice, a natural antibacterial, every day. Research shows that tannins in cranberry juice decrease a woman's risk of an infection by 34 per cent.
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YoghurtTry yoghurt with "live active cultures." The yoghurt contains probiotic bacteria called Lactobacillus, which helps prevent the spread of E. coli in the urethra. Finnish researchers found that women who ate this type of yoghurt three times a week were almost 80 per cent less likely to have recently developed a UTI than those who ate it less than once a week
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Midmorning snacks: for you and himThese might be foods for kids’ lunches, but it has some very grown-up implications. Here's why:
Celery (mostly for men)
Every stalk of the stuff is packed with androstenone and androstenol, two pheromones that can help men attract women. Every time you chew on a stalk of celery, you release odour molecules, which help boost your arousal, turning you on and causing your body to send off scents and signals that make you more desirable to women.
Celery (mostly for men)
Every stalk of the stuff is packed with androstenone and androstenol, two pheromones that can help men attract women. Every time you chew on a stalk of celery, you release odour molecules, which help boost your arousal, turning you on and causing your body to send off scents and signals that make you more desirable to women.
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Peanut butter Research shows that men with diets high in monounsaturated fat—the kind found in nuts—have higher testosterone levels than those who don't eat enough of the healthy fat. Plus, nuts are also the best food source of arginine, an amino acid that improves bloodflow throughout your body—including below the belt.
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Fuel your libido
PorridgeUnsexy oatmeal has a hidden talent – whole grains increase testosterone, which boosts sex drive. Serve porridge with honey: it contains boron, a mineral that has libido-enhancing effects. This, in combination with B vitamins (needed to make testosterone), and fructose (which aids stamina) can explain that "honeymoon" thing – ancient Persian newlyweds drank mead, an alcoholic drink made with honey, every day for a month after they married.
PorridgeUnsexy oatmeal has a hidden talent – whole grains increase testosterone, which boosts sex drive. Serve porridge with honey: it contains boron, a mineral that has libido-enhancing effects. This, in combination with B vitamins (needed to make testosterone), and fructose (which aids stamina) can explain that "honeymoon" thing – ancient Persian newlyweds drank mead, an alcoholic drink made with honey, every day for a month after they married.
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Sashimi Fish high in omega-3 fatty acids (like salmon and tuna) keep sex-hormone production humming along. Tuna is also good source of selenium (a mineral that increases his sperm count). Serve it with pickled ginger and edamame. “Ginger aids circulation, and edamame contains phytoestrogens, which help lubricate the vagina,” Paget says.
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Coffee People who enjoy a brew have higher libidos and hit the sheets more often, according to a study by Southwestern University, US. Skip sweetner for real sugar. “Sugar releases serotonin, a neurotransmitter that provides a brief euphoric feeling,” says psychologist Dr Abby Aronowitz.
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Foods for him
Chicken Chicken contains a powerful combo of vitamin B6 and zinc – both essential for the production of testosterone, vital for the health of his libido, sperm and erectile function. Chicken is also a rich source of arginine, which “triggers the body to make protein and may enhance sperm production”, says nutrition expert Sharon Natoli.
Chicken Chicken contains a powerful combo of vitamin B6 and zinc – both essential for the production of testosterone, vital for the health of his libido, sperm and erectile function. Chicken is also a rich source of arginine, which “triggers the body to make protein and may enhance sperm production”, says nutrition expert Sharon Natoli.
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WatermelonBoost his boner with this sweet fruit. US researchers have found that watermelon’s citrulline and arginine boost production of a compound called nitric oxide that relaxes blood vessels – the same thing that little blue pill does, but for a way better price.
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Get him in the mood
CinnamonThe scent of baked cinnamon buns turns a man on. This was the conclusion of neurologists following a unique experiment in which they monitored penile blood flow in 25 medical students while the students sniffed different smells. The researchers exposed the students to a wide range of fragrances, from lily-of-the-valley to rose to musk, but found that cinnamon buns turned men on most. The scents of pumpkin pie and black liquorice also ranked high. Researchers speculate the smells may evoke a nostalgic memory that relaxes a man, making him more aware of sexual cues.
CinnamonThe scent of baked cinnamon buns turns a man on. This was the conclusion of neurologists following a unique experiment in which they monitored penile blood flow in 25 medical students while the students sniffed different smells. The researchers exposed the students to a wide range of fragrances, from lily-of-the-valley to rose to musk, but found that cinnamon buns turned men on most. The scents of pumpkin pie and black liquorice also ranked high. Researchers speculate the smells may evoke a nostalgic memory that relaxes a man, making him more aware of sexual cues.
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Original aphrodisiacs...
FigsConsidering their resemblance to female genitalia, it’s no surprise the fig has long been lauded as a sexual symbol. Adam and Eve used its leaves to cover their privates, the ancient Greeks celebrated the arrival of the fig crop with sex rituals, and Cleopatra declared them her top snack.
FigsConsidering their resemblance to female genitalia, it’s no surprise the fig has long been lauded as a sexual symbol. Adam and Eve used its leaves to cover their privates, the ancient Greeks celebrated the arrival of the fig crop with sex rituals, and Cleopatra declared them her top snack.
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WalnutsThe Romans allegedly tossed walnuts at newlyweds as a symbol of fertility. Nuts contain fats that your system creates cholesterol with – and your sex hormones need cholesterol to work properly, says
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