THE GREAT SEX DIET

‘Women who regularly eat chocolate have higher levels of desire’

IF YOUR LUST LIFE’S ON THE WANE AND YOUR PASSION NEEDS REIGNITING, DON’T FRET. TRY THESE LIBIDO-LIFTING FOODS TO PUT SEX BACK ON THE MENU AND HELP YOU LOSE POUNDS TOO.

SIX PASSION CLINCHERS
Sexy superfoods are sure to get you and your partner in the mood. Choose three items from this list each day:

ALMONDS
Almonds will ignite your passions as well as helping your man produce healthy sperm. They’re packed with vitamin E, also known as the ‘sex vitamin’ because it boosts blood flow to both male and female sex organs. How much? 12 whole almonds (20g)- 122 calories.






CHOCOLATE
Great news! Women who regularly eat chocolate have higher desire levels of desire and gain more satisfaction from sex, according to an Italian study—as if we needed an excuse ! Chocolate also contains phenylalanine, which boosts libido as well as your pleasure hormones, producing a similar feeling to falling in love. How much? Four squares good-quality dark chocolate (25g) - 132 calories.







GINGER
Spice up your meals and your sex life with a bit of ginger. It will improve blood flow to your sexual organs and help heat things up between the sheets. Its also a good source of libido-lifting vitamin C, zinc and magnesium. How much? A 1cm piece of fresh ginger—two calories. Or four pieces of crystallized ginger—50 calories.





GARLIC
Experiments have shown that garlic opens up blood vessels and increases flow to the sex organs. So who needs Viagra? How much? One garlic clove a day—three calories. But don't forget to brush your teeth before puckering up with your man!


PUMPKIN SEEDS

These sexy seeds are packed with essential fatty acids and zinc, plus they’re a good source of magnesium—vital for arousal and orgasm as it helps your muscles relax . Try scattering them over salads or cereal. How many? 1 tbsp(10) - 57 calories





OYSTERS


Some say it’s their appearance that makes oysters such powerful aphrodisiacs—as they resemble female sex organs. But they also contain D-aspartic acid and NMDA, powerful chemicals that trigger the release of sex hormones , plus lots of zinc, which ups your man’s sperm count (helps baby-making) and gets him in the mod. Prawns and sushi are good, too. How much? 12 oysters—78 calories.