Food and sex life
- Dietitian.Lauren Hmede
- Apr 14, 2019
- 3 min read
10 Best Foods for Your Sex Life
Eating fruits and vegetables that are delicious yet healthy and nutritious can improve your skin and hair health. Moreover, it can improves your overall health.
Fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants which protect your body from free radicals. As a general rule, your diet must be rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, lean protein and low fat dairies.
So what about your sexual life?
Food is very important to make your body strong and fit moreover, it improves sexual life.
Non-Fat Yogurt
Dairy products are rich in vitamin A needed for healthy skin and calcium for strong bones. In addition, they are good source of protein needed for normal body functioning. People who consume dairies can lose weight easier according to many studies. In addition, yogurt is a probiotic needed for healthy gut and for beneficial bacterial growth.
You can enjoy non-fat Greek yogurt with berries, chia seeds and nuts for a complete protein, vitamin and minerals meal!
Citrus Fruits
Citrus fruits are number one food for vitamin C. Eating one orange gives you all vitamin C you need throughout the day. Vitamin C is needed for immune system, healthy skin, collagen secretion and immune system.
Berries
Berries contain phytochemical that work as antioxidants. Berries make aging healthier. They are low in calories while rich in vitamin C and potassium. Blueberries and cranberries prevent UTI and bladder infections. You can enjoy berries with Greek yogurt or topping on salad or even just as simple fruity snack.
Salmon
Salmon contains protein and healthy fat both are needed for normal skin and hair. In addition, salmon is rich in omega-3 and zinc that protect also your skin and keep it moist. Finally, fats in salmon are needed for normal muscle and nerve function. In order to avoid unhealthy and unwanted toppings with extra calories you can simply enjoy salmon grilled at your home and topped with lemon juice and olive oil.
Black Beans
Legumes contain protein, iron, and zinc. Black beans are also good source of biotin which is important for healthy skin and hair while they are rich in fiber needed for normal bowel movement. You can serve them as a side dish for dinner.
Walnuts
Walnuts contain poly-unsaturated fatty acid and alpha-linolenic acid the plant version of omega-3. In addition walnuts are good source of protein which keeps you full. Finally, walnuts can protect prostate as they contain phytochemicals according to some studies. You can enjoy walnuts as snack or as topping for your Greek yogurt.
Tomatoes
Tomatoes are rich in vitamin C and lycopene. Lycopene is important for healthy skin and it protects from skin damage, moreover, lycopene protect prostate. You can enjoy tomatoes raw with salad.
Dark Chocolate
The phytochemicals in dark chocolate could possibly improve blood flow to all the parts of your body, including the brain and the sex organs, which is an important component of arousal. You can enjoy one ounce of dark chocolate every night.
Water
Water is not a nutrient yet it is needed for healthy and normally functioning body. It is important for smooth skin also. It is calorie free and it can replace sodas while your weight is still under control.
Oysters
They're rich in zinc, a mineral that's important for male sexual health, testosterone levels and sperm production. Zinc is also important for healthy hair and for your senses of taste and smell. You can enjoy raw oysters but if you don’t like them you can get still zinc from beef, pork or lamb.
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