By Kara Pifer
Valentine’s Day, is it really just a Hallmark holiday? Many couples and individuals alike celebrate this “holiday” in their own ways. For friends, it’s a good night to get together and watch romantic movies while making heart shaped pizzas, for single individuals who wish to find someone new, it may be a night at the local bar, and for couples, it’s usually a romantic evening with all the feathers and frills (well, maybe not the feathers unless you’re plucking your own chicken!). If dinner or dessert is in the works, individuals usually go to great lengths to incorporate some of the famous aphrodisiacs that will make their night even more exciting than normal. What if you were told that those aphrodisiacs do not really make your Valentine’s night any more exciting than a normal night, as long as you have a balanced and healthy diet? I think that means that every night is Valentines night from now on!
Many people can name a few of those special “sexy foods” off the top of their head. Oysters, strawberries with champagne, very dark chocolate, these are all commonly considered major aphrodisiacs. Do you notice anything else about these foods? They are all foods that cost a bit more than many other choices on the shelves. Does this mean that Valentine’s Day isn’t the only marketing scheme? Are aphrodisiacs just a ploy to get more people to buy higher priced items at the supermarket? I found an article that actually discusses many aphrodisiacs and many are actually not too highly priced. This particular article does mention oysters (because they resemble a woman’s sex organ apparently) but the article also mentions a less expensive seafood, tilapia. Also, they mention chicken for a main dish, which I have personally never heard referenced as an aphrodisiac. This is a very affordable option, as well as a much healthier option depending on the method of preparation. The article also mentions that it is not only the chicken that is the aphrodisiac, but the spices that you use to season the meat. They suggest using basil or tree tomato sauce. As for vegetables, they suggest using bananas, avocados, grapes or strawberries, as they are all considered an item to spice up your night. Preparation is also important even with an item as simple as fruit. Peeling the fruits and cutting them into pieces so you are easily able to feed each other is a great way to make your night a little more intimate. In my opinion, doesn’t this make the act of feeding each other the aphrodisiac, and not the food itself?
Another article I came across discussed the “Do’s and Don’ts” of eating for a better sex life. This article really dug into the fact that many of the foods that you consume each day in your healthy life can contribute to a more spicy and adventurous love life. The first tip, which I absolutely love, is to eat a balanced breakfast. It obviously shows that breakfast is the most important meal of the day if skipping it may lead to less enjoyment at nighttime. The information given says you should focus on protein and fiber in your breakfast so you can keep high energy throughout the rest of your day, including in the bedroom that night. Also, you should avoid loading up on carbohydrates, as you will most likely feel sluggish, and unwilling to participate in your exciting night. A section of this article really sparked my interest involving items that many couples probably believe would be a great choice to spice up their night. The article stresses that you should munch on nuts and use olive oil infused vegetables rather than grill up your steak specialty. Eating too much red mean, which contains unhealthy saturated fats, contribute to clogging arteries and lowered blood flow, which decreases blood flowing to the genitals. This can obviously cause issues when planning on participating in an epic romantic evening. Also, it is mentioned that while having a glass of wine with your entrée or dessert does “help get you in the mood for intimacy by giving you a sense of relaxation and calm,” drinking two or more drinks can become a depressant. Excess alcohol will depress your central nervous system which will make you sleepy and lower your desire. The article ends with the simple dark chocolate for dessert comment and a mention to avoid eating a large meal right before bed. All of the “Do’s and Don’ts” were very interesting and as I did not mention all of the information, feel free to read the remainder of the article at: http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/41414504/ns/health-sexual_health/41352770.
Valentine’s Day, is it just another holiday aimed at making consumers spend more than they would on a normal day, or is there really something else there for us to celebrate? Although I’m not here to debate the pros and cons of this “holiday” I believe that many people, whether they agree with the celebrations or not, can come to a consensus that their diet affects their romantic life. Have you ever eaten a large dinner and changed your plans from romantic to extra sleep? Many food items can contribute to your feelings of intimacy toward your partners. Spices, finger food sized fruits and lean meats are all great choices for a romantic night’s dinner, while eating a well balanced breakfast earlier that day will also make a great contribution to your energy in the bedroom. Keeping a healthy, balanced diet is always important, but there are many different ideas to consider when there is a particular spicy night in the works, and of course I don’t mean in the spices in the kitchen!
Another great article on this topic can be found at: http://m.standardmedia.co.ke/instinctM.php?id=2000028842
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