Improving your sex life can be much easier. No need to gorge yourself on those mostly medically unproven aphrodisiacs. What you need to do to have a strong sex life is simply let your body digest a wide range of vitamins and nutrients from your daily diet. The basic requirement for a healthy sex life is to have a well-balanced diet.
I am going to highlight 6 things to keep in mind in your eating habits that can help improve your romantic life and overall health.
(1) A balanced meal vs. a high carbohydrate meal
Susan Kleiner, a registered dietitian, recommends that your meal include protein and fiber, such as yogurt with fresh berries or peanut butter on whole-grain toast, soy food products (such as tofu or soybean curd), smoked salmon stir-fry, high-fat oatmeal. protein, banana chocolate chip mookies (muffin and cookie combo), vegetables, high-fiber fruits (guava, pineapple, green apple, lime, lemon), low-sugar soy milk, low-sugar red bean soup , low sugar barley soup. As this protein and fiber loaded food combination takes longer for your body to digest, you will be able to stay energetic most of the time, so you can enjoy the sensual moment with your partner.
Avoid eating too many refined carbohydrate foods such as bagels with cream cheese, refined cereals, cookies, puddings, pastas, custards, processed grains, doughnuts, cakes, candy, sodas, sodas which can quickly spike your blood sugar and then crash briefly, which makes you feel lethargic and less like having sex.
(2) Pure water and fruit vs. sugar-laden caffeinated drinks
When you wake up in the morning and/or after your normal workout, it’s a good idea to drink enough water to replace fluid loss and prevent dehydration. How much liquid is enough for you? The best guide is to look at the color of your urine. If it is yellowish, it means that your body still lacks water and this means that you have to drink a few more glasses of plain water. Throughout the day, you can supplement this with low-calorie beverages (eg, green tea, Chinese tea, fruit juices) and fruits with high water content (eg, watermelon, lime, red grapes, lemon, carrot, tomato) to satisfy your body. Requirements Staying hydrated can help keep you mentally and physically alert most of the time to give you that “extra mile” in bed.
A cup of coffee or tea can perk you up in the morning and help you stay focused, but more than 2 cups can overstimulate you and make you feel tense even at the end of the day. Avoid drinking too much of those sugar-laden drinks (plain fruit juice is fine) or sodas that can cause your blood sugar to swing too far.
(3) Eating unsaturated fats vs. red meats and processed baked goods
If you stick strictly to a very low-fat diet, your body will be deprived of the fats needed to produce the sex hormones (testosterone, estrogen) that can dampen your sex drive. One way to overcome this is to eat healthy unsaturated fats (especially those with omega-3 fatty acids) which can be found in olive oil, fatty fish, nuts, and cod liver oil. For women, omega-3 fatty acids can help prevent PMS and postmenopausal hot flashes.
Avoid eating too much of the unhealthy saturated and trans fats that can be found in red meat and processed baked goods. They can clog blood vessels and restrict blood flow to the genitals. According to a study conducted by the University of South Carolina School of Medicine on the cholesterol levels and sex lives of 3,250 men ages 26 to 83, high total cholesterol levels, and low high-density lipoprotein levels (HDL, which is the good cholesterol) ) are the main causes of erectile dysfunction.
(4) Eat chicken, fish, and lean protein vs. high calorie junk food
Our bodies need enough protein to maintain the level of dopamine in the brain. Dopamine is associated with feelings of happiness and romance and can help men with erectile dysfunction problems.
Avoid eating too much fast food, fried foods (like French fries) which can cause an unwanted buildup of unhealthy fats in your body that can eventually hurt your sex drive. If you feel the urge to snack or eat something out of boredom, consider cantaloupe seeds, low-fat frozen yogurt, roasted unsalted pumpkin seeds, roasted unsalted sunflower seeds, roasted unsalted peanuts, and unsalted roasted cashews.
(5) Having a glass of wine after lunch vs. more than 2 glasses of wine, beer, or liquor
A glass of wine (especially red wine) can help blood circulation, which is good for your heart and also puts you in the mood for intimacy and love by keeping you relaxed. However, too many alcoholic beverages can depress the central nervous system, making you drowsy and lowering your mood for sex.
(6) Eating dark chocolates vs. have a heavy meal before sex
According to a German study published in the journal Appetite, chocolate can immediately help improve the mood of most women, and this effect can last for about 90 minutes. On the other hand, having a heavy meal will divert most of the blood flow to your digestive system and very little to your genitals, which can impair sexual performance.
