11. Honey
Forget the champagne, the bride and groom toasted with mead in medieval times because the fermented brew was known for enticing desire. However, it’s the honey base (which is high in a mineral called boron) of the brew that is linked to increasing testosterone while metabolizing estrogen.
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12. Asparagus
Perhaps it’s due to the fact that asparagus spears are rather phallic in shape that’s supported their sexual boosting reputation for centuries. It’s true they are rich in vitamin E, which has been dubbed the “sex vitamin” due to the fact that it’s linked to increasing fertility.
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13. Maca
Peruvians call maca, a root vegetable, the “natural Viagra” and still eat it in hopes of enhancing sex drive, strength, energy, libido, fertility, and stamina. Sounds much sexier than popping a little blue pill!
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14. Garlic
Garlic is high in allicin, a compound that increases blood flow to the sex organs. However, eating too much garlic can really test the passion of your date…so much so that he or she might be turned off of your bad breath. So if you do eat garlic, be sure you consume it together…and stay in for the evening.
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15. Arugula
This leafy, slightly peppery green is a staple in many salads and pasta dishes, as well as a rather surprising aphrodisiac! Employed as a natural aphrodisiac since the 1st century AD by ancient Greek philosophers like Pilny and Dioscorides, arugula is linked to increasing libido because it’s super high in antioxidants and minerals such as folic acid, magnesium, and calcium.
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Emily Lockhart
Emily Lockhart is a certified yoga instructor and personal trainer. She believes that being healthy is a lifestyle choice, not a punishment or temporary fix to attain a desired fitness or body image goal. Anna helps her clients take responsibility for their own health and wellness through her classes and articles on ActiveBeat.