There is no doubt that the unhealthy American diet is causing the widespread of the obesity problem among the youth and the children. But there is another hidden epidemic to which out fatty diets contribute is the national libido crisis.
One of the major problems which both men and women are facing today is the problem of obesity. As and when a person’s weight raises their libido drops because of the biochemical changes that diminishes in the blood flow. Being overweight also hampers their ability to have children. Women face the ovulation problems whereas with men it’s the damaged sperms problem.
But you don’t have to lose hope as a simple change in your diet can bring lots of change in your health. Out of the latest research from Eat This Not That! You can rejuvenate your relationship and improve your health drastically.
For an increase in the Hormone Rush
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1-OZ DARK CHOCOLATE
162 calories
11 g fat (6 g saturated)
10 g sugars
Chocolate is rich in anandamide and phenylethylamine. These are the two compounds that cause the body to release the endorphins which are triggered by sex and physical exertion. Cocoa also consists of methylxanthines, which makes skin sensitive to every touch. Look out for dark chocolate which consists of more cocoa than lighter milk chocolates and keep portions small.
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WHITE CHOCOLATE
White chocolate isn’t technically a chocolate as it does not contain any actual cocoa. As a result there will neither bean increase in skin sensitivity nor rush of the feel good hormone serotonin.
To get good Energy
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6-OZ SIRLOIN STEAK
414 calories
24 g fat (10 g saturated)
46 g protein
Protein is a good source of dopamine and norepinephrine which is a natural booster in itself. These are the two essential chemicals in the brain that heighten sensitivity during sex. Steak is also packed with zinc, a mineral that boosts the libido by reducing the production of a hormone called prolactin, which might interfere with the arousal.
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AN ENERGY DRINK
Caffeine and sky-high sugar content will initially leave you full of energy but you are setting yourself up for a major crash down the line. Besides, the Canadian scientists also found out that maintaining a diet high in sugar can temporarily lower the testosterone levels, which in turn can undermine your sex drive and that is respective of your gender. It’s simple, the more testosterone you have higher the arousal levels. Too much of sugar sends your T and your libido into hibernation.
To get good Power
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½ CUP VANILLA ICE CREAM
137 calories
7 g fat (4 g saturated)
14 g sugars
2 g protein
Ice cream has high levels of calcium and phosphorus, the major minerals that help in building your muscular energy, reserves and boost your libido. All the calcium you find in a 200mgs of bowl is also enough to make you more sexual charged up, as the muscles that control the sexual response needs calcium in order to contract properly.
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TOMATOES
Tomatoes are good source of vitamins which is helpful otherwise, but tomatoes’ lycopene and phytofluene can decrease testosterone levels. The effect is not that much but you may be better off skipping the marinara sauce if you want to get saucy.
For good Performance
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½ CUP BLUEBERRIES
40 calories
10 g carbs
7 g sugars
Ever craved for Viagra? You will forget one as the nature’s original blue potency capsules will have a better effect than those capsules. Blueberries are high in soluble fiber that helps in removing the excess cholesterol from the blood before it gets absorbed and deposited on artery walls. Blueberries also help in relaxing the blood vessels and improving the blood flow. For a good performance and potency, eat a serving of blueberries for three to four times a week.
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SODA
Soda will ruin your sex drive as too much of sugar will result in spiking and crashing of the blood glucose, ultimately resulting in sapping your testosterone levels and your libido.
