So you've swapped soppy cards, exchanged Valentines presents, and chosen a mushy movie. If you're in the mood for a bit of lovin', turning down the lights and putting on some soft music will work fine. But did you know that various foods can also help you improve the mood for a night of passion and excitement with that special someone?
This Valentine's Day in 2012, set your senses in motion, fuel your libido and turn up the heat - and we're not just talking about in the kitchen. Prepare yourself and your partner for a long, loving night in! All you need are the below aphrodisiac foods on February 14th...
Sweet Basil. Don't underestimate the libido-lifting power of basil... Known to stimulate sexual desire in males and females, both the scent and taste of sweet basil makes the perfect addition to poultry, fish or pasta.
Garlic. Sure, you'll both reek. But so long as you both enjoy it together, you'll experience a desirability boost and turn into a couple of (garlic-smelling!) magnets. There'll be no chance of any repelling; instead, you just won't be able to keep away from each other!
Fish. Fish is one of the best Valentines gifts you can give your sweetheart. I'm not suggesting you present your partner with a kipper, a frozen piece of cod or a raw lump of salmon on V-Day. I'm suggesting you both eat it. Thanks to its high dopamine count, fish will make both of you feel very sexy. It's also good for your heart. Just for the record, definitely, definitely don't give your partner a fish as a Valentine's gift. You'd well and truly be in the doghouse.
Honey. Because honey contains several B vitamins and is brimming with boron, it'll set off both your libidos, no question. So why not complement your meal with a side dish soaked in honey? Mmmm.
Dark chocolate. Ever heard of phenylethylamine? No? Well, this magic ingredient, found in chocolate, is a stimulant. It gives you a sense of happiness, which is pretty similar to the natural high endorphins give us. And, durrhhh, it's delicious too! Why not melt some dark chocolate over ice cream? Or relish a chocolate sponge cake filled with warm, rich dark chocolate? Yum. Just make sure there are two spoons so you can share it with your partner.
Oysters. Salty, slimy, ruffly frills that tremor when you brush your tongue across them... Raw oysters are an excellent source of zinc, just the thing to kick your libido into action.
Figs. If you think figs are just health foods, packed full of fiber and antioxidants, think again. This age-old fruit also has a rich aphrodisiac history - the fig, for many a year, has been associated with fertility and love. Simply "figlicious."
Strawberries. Delectable, sweet, and heart-shaped, strawberries make delicious appetisers and desserts for both aesthetic appeal and for exciting the sexual senses. Ooh la la.
So as well as expressing your love with Valentines Day gifts, sweeten and spice up February 14th with the above aphrodisiacs to ignite and sustain some desire, passion, energy and love. Go on; get the heartbeat racing this year!
