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There is no nothing sexier than feel good with oneself and that is why enjoying a healthy weight is a important aspect in well-being and even in sexuality. You probably didn’t know but hormones and heart health , it’s two of the main agents involved in desire and sexual performance l, and also in satisfaction and fertility.
It is true that currently there are all kinds pills and supplements which are a great ally to increase testosterone levels and accelerate libido , however this type of medication is often associated with side effects quite scary; ranging from drowsiness, nausea, dizziness and including heart disease.
The good news is that nature has always been the best ally and puts within our reach powerful foods , which play an important role in the naturopathic medicine. In this area there are ingredients that are related to great effects to increase testosterone levels , improve blood flow, slimming and mood. All the above mentioned points are factors that intervene in a healthy sexual life and a greater desire.
1. Apples
The apples not only are one of the healthiest fruits and accessible , each apple is a complex health formula. Not for nothing is it believed that an apple a day is the perfect ally to strengthen health and keep the doctor away , in fact there are new revelations of an Italian study on its therapeutic benefits . The researchers divided more than 700 women in two groups : those who ate apples daily and those who did not. They found that those who regularly consumed the fruit , which is rich in phytoestrogens, polyphenols and antioxidants that are considered substances that stimulate sex , had sexual intercourse more pleasant than those who do not consume apples. Best of all, an apple a day will not only improve your sex life, thanks to its high fiber content and low caloric intake promote weight loss.
2. Brazil nuts
It is a fact that the Brazilian culture puts at our disposal all kinds of stimuli and food of the sexiest and the best thing is that they exist specific ingredients that are the most healthy and medicinal. In matters of libido, sexual performance and hormonal health , Brazil nuts play a very special role and is directly related to their high selenium content. Best of all, according to nutritionists, a small handful a day of Brazil nuts is the perfect ally to have healthy spermatozoa , in such a way that a small selenium deficiency can be catastrophic to reproductive health. In fact there is a study telltale , men who had more lower testosterone levels and showed signs of infertility also had significantly lower selenium levels than the fertile group. The results were surprising since supplemented the diet with the daily consumption of walnuts. Brazil , improved the chances of a successful conception in a 75%.
3. Ginger
No we are going to get married talking about the wonders that brings ginger in the daily diet, not in vain in recent years every health and nutrition trends recommend it. The ginger root is not only one of the most medicinal spices that exist, is characterized by its benefits to burn body fat and is an extraordinary ally for accelerate metabolism and promote weight loss. At the same time, it is a great complement to improve people’s sexual lives (men and women), which is related to their p antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties . There are various scientific references who have shown that ginger is a very powerful spice for health and sexual desire , since increases testosterone levels and sperm viability in males.
4. Bitter chocolate
The dark chocolate , is one of the super-foods that has taken the year and it is not only delicious, it is a nutritional and medicinal treasure! There is a study which endorses its benefits in the sexual sphere , said research was carried out in Italian women in whom the habit of eating some bitter chocolate a day. The result showed that wanted and enjoyed of sex more than women who barely touched the product . According to researchers, its qualities are associated with the power of chocolate , to increase the levels of serotonin and dopamin in the brain, which makes us happy and reduces our stress level, both stimulants of the “state of mind” . Another theory that is proven in this study, published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine , is that cocoa increases blood flow through the arteries and relaxes the blood vessels, sending blood to all the correct regions. The only recommendation is to opt for the consumption of pure chocolate (made with more than 80% pure cocoa) and free of dairy and sugars.
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5. Pomegranate juice
Pomegranate is one of the fruits with the highest antioxidant content s and is associated with great qualities to promote health at different levels, is characterized by its qualities to combat the effect of free radicals in the body and is also a magnificent ally of urinary and sexual system . In recent months the consumption of pomegranate juice has attracted special attention, due to its qualities for speed up sex life. Diverse studies have found that certain pomegranate juices, such as POM Wonderful and PomeGreat , have positive effects on erectile dysfunction and on testosterone levels . Its antioxidant power is also key to increasing and benefiting blood flow , which can help provide greater sensitivity and pleasure.
6. Red wine
Much has been said about the negative effects of alcohol consumption in the sexual life , however everything is in moderation and of course in the type of drinks we consume. A delicious and relaxing alternative to increase libido, is to drink one or two glasses of red wine . According a study conducted in women and published in Journal of Sexual Medicine , those who drank a maximum of two glasses experienced a higher sexual desire and better sexual function , you want did not drink wine. However, no benefits were reported in those who consumed more than two glasses of wine, the effects that make wine a great sexual ally are associated with their high content of flavonoids that stimulate circulation throughout the body and it is also a drink that provides substances that benefit the mood.
