Just as the foods you eat have a significant effect on your health and well-being, they can also have an effect on your love life. Here are some foods you can incorporate into your diet that are reported to have aphrodisiac effects, as well as being good for your overall health!

Chocolate
Who doesn’t love chocolate? Now there’s another reason to make it a regular part of your diet! It releases the neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain’s pleasure centers and causes feelings of well-being and relaxation.

Basil
This common herb doesn’t only taste great and has lots of positive effects on your body, but its smell is very stimulating and is said to be a strong aphrodisiac.

Almonds
Almonds have been known as symbols of fertility since ancient times, and the poets and philosophers of old thought that the scent of almonds served as an aphrodisiac in women. There could be something to this idea because almonds are high in vitamin E and magnesium.

Asparagus
Another food thought for a very long time to increase desire in both men and women, in 19th century France three courses of asparagus dishes were served at wedding feasts. Modern science tells us that asparagus is high in folic acid – an essential chemical needed to increase histamine production, which is needed to reach orgasm.

Garlic
While it may not be good for your breath, garlic is full of a compound that increases blood flow throughout your body, which could benefit your love life. Just be sure to keep the breath mints handy!

Oysters
Oysters are one of the best-known aphrodisiacs, perhaps because of their high zinc content, which is known to increase libido and sperm count. And since oysters aren’t something most people eat frequently, it’s easy to incorporate them into a special romantic meal!

Honey
Honey is a good source of boron, which may enhance testosterone in the bloodstream. This has the effect of increasing libido in both men and women. It also contains the enzymes necessary for the body to produce testosterone on its own, and some studies report that it even helps to prevent erectile dysfunction.

Next time you’re planning a dinner date, try including one of these beneficial foods. To learn more about erectile dysfunction or urological health, contact Dr. Michael S. Kaplan, an experienced urologist in Las Vegas, at (702) 454-6226 today.