Seven Superfoods for a Healthy Sex Life

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 by: Sheryl Walters
Tags: superfoods, health news, Natural News

(NewsTarget) The food that we put into our bodies is perhaps the most important factor in libido. If we put in lots of dead food that makes our bodies work hard to digest and process, we aren't going to have the energy for spicing up our sex life.

On the other hand, if we nourish our bodies with sex-drive promoting nutrients, we are ensuring an enjoyable and long lasting sex life. Read more about food for libido.

There are a number of well known foods to help the libido. Here are 7 superfoods that are less well known, but will provide many vitamins and other nutrients for sex drive.

* Goji Berries

This sexual tonic from Tibet increases testosterone levels, which stimulates libido in both men and women. Furthermore, goji berries improve overall stamina, mood and wellbeing, all of which are vital for an optimum sex life. There is an ancient Chinese proverb that states "He who travels one thousand kilometres from home should not eat Goji!"

* Bee Pollen

This can help boost the sperm count. After all, it is essentially the sperm of nature.

* Turnera Aphrodisiaca Plant

This plant heightens orgasmic ability and spurs erotic dreams. The dried leaves and stems increase sensitivity of nerve endings in the clitoris and penis.

* Catuaba Bark

This special herb is one of the most powerful libido stimulators. The Tupi Indians of Brazil refer to it as the 'Tree of Love.' It communicates to the brain that the body is ready for love making, while improving blood flow through the arteries that connect the brain and sexual organs.

* Potencywood Root

Several clinical trials have shown that this root has significant libido enhancing properties. It allows one to go beyond their inhibitions and ignite their sexual creativity.

* Ho Shou Wu Leaves

Researchers have concluded that these leaves balance sex hormones, while increasing sex drive. It contains very high levels of Lecithin, which is known to help produce the sexual juices and fluids.

* Wu Wei Zi Berries

These potent berries increase sexual stamina in men and women. It increases libido and sexual energy, while enhancing overall vitality and wellbeing.

About the author

Sheryl is a kinesiologist, nutritionist and holistic practitioner.
Her website www.younglivingguide.com provides the latest research on preventing disease, looking naturally gorgeous, and feeling emotionally and physically fabulous. You can also find some of the most powerful super foods on the planet including raw chocolate, purple corn, and many others.