Food is love. Food is comfort. Food is also sex.

While today, it seems simple to fix sexual heal issues with a little pill, we need to understand that our overall health and wellness can have a huge effect on our sex life. Say ‘goodbye’ to your pharmacist, for the time being, and re-examine the links between food and sex.

Old school aphrodisiacs were often chosen, as such, due to their shape or resemblance to certain body parts, as well as for the chemical reactions that take place in the body when eaten.

Today, research show that certain aphrodisiac foods do contain vitamin and minerals that can help enhance your overall sexual vitality. Getting enough of these nutrients can ensure that your evenings will be filled with excitement and pleasure.

There is a plethora of healthy food for you to choose from to get your groove on tonight.

Zinc

Zinc is vital for testosterone production which affects sexual desire, vigor and stamina in both men and women

Zinc deficiencies in men can cause sexual performance problems.

Food Choices: Spinach, chickpea, pumpkin and sunflower seeds, pine nuts, oysters.