Beauty/Love Potions
“Although no food can re-place the little blue pill, there are many foods denoted as aphrodisiacs whose nutritional properties help boost sexual drive and sexual energy, “ says Amy Reiley, Master of Gastronomy, creator of the Life of Reiley (www.lifeofreiley.com) , a website dedicated to sensual foods and wines, and author of Fork Me, Spoon Me. We’ve all heard of aphrodisiac foods and here are a few ingredients for a love potion.
Oysters are one of the most popular aphrodisiac foods in the world. They are high in protein and have zinc to increase blood flow.
Chocolate is another commonly requested food to heighten one’s senses. Studies show that eating chocolate boosts levels of serotonin and endorphins. These chemicals released by the brain create a sense of well-being and can be the equivalent to love.
Ginseng, which literally translates to “man root” since it is suppose to resemble human genitalia, has been used in Asia for many decades as an aphrodisiac. Ginseng increases energy similar to caffeine.
Ginger is popular in Asia and India as an aphrodisiac, because of its warming and stimulating properties. Often used in teas or soups to calm the stomach, it also has been reported to raise the heart rate.
Pomegranates are mentioned in the Kama Sutra as a valuable aid in love making. Throughout history the pomegranate has been a symbol of fertility. “Its crimson shade is the color of desire,” says Reiley.
Vanilla has been proven in scientific studies on scent to be a strong temptation to men of all ages. The warmth of its aroma has a relaxing effect on the central nervous system. Vanilla is a comforting and erotic scent.
Sound good? Well here is a bonus; most of these ingredients have benefits to the skin when applied topically, as well as ingested internally. So this Valentine’s Day make your own love potion to give your skin a natural glow from the inside out. Remember when you feel good, you look better.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Oysters are one of the most popular aphrodisiac foods in the world. They are high in protein and have zinc to increase blood flow.
Chocolate is another commonly requested food to heighten one’s senses. Studies show that eating chocolate boosts levels of serotonin and endorphins. These chemicals released by the brain create a sense of well-being and can be the equivalent to love.
Ginseng, which literally translates to “man root” since it is suppose to resemble human genitalia, has been used in Asia for many decades as an aphrodisiac. Ginseng increases energy similar to caffeine.
Ginger is popular in Asia and India as an aphrodisiac, because of its warming and stimulating properties. Often used in teas or soups to calm the stomach, it also has been reported to raise the heart rate.
Pomegranates are mentioned in the Kama Sutra as a valuable aid in love making. Throughout history the pomegranate has been a symbol of fertility. “Its crimson shade is the color of desire,” says Reiley.
"They’re messy and sticky, and because there’s no other way to eat a pomegranate than with your fingers, the act of consuming the juicy little seeds becomes a sensuous act of play."
Vanilla has been proven in scientific studies on scent to be a strong temptation to men of all ages. The warmth of its aroma has a relaxing effect on the central nervous system. Vanilla is a comforting and erotic scent.
Sound good? Well here is a bonus; most of these ingredients have benefits to the skin when applied topically, as well as ingested internally. So this Valentine’s Day make your own love potion to give your skin a natural glow from the inside out. Remember when you feel good, you look better.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
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