Love Your Veggies: Vegetable Aphrodisiacs

Who knew vegetables could be sexy?

In the world of aphrodisiacs, there are, in fact, many vegetables that can stimulate libido and enhance an aspect of sexual performance.  Aphrodisiacs, in the vast majority of cases, do not have scientific evidence to back up their claims as libido-boosters, but they do have centuries of belief in their power behind them, which is enough evidence to satisfy most people.

With vegetable aphrodisiacs, you can’t go wrong.  Some selections may be great for your sex life and they will benefit your health overall.

In ancient Afghanistan, carrots were the food of love and royals believed carrots helped them to seduce their partners.

With their obvious phallic shape, carrots are considered aphrodisiacs by many. There’s no arguing their overall benefit to the body.

With their beta-carotene and rich Vitamin A content, carrots support eyesight and are believed to cancer-suppressing properties.  As finger foods, julienned carrots can be a healthful bedroom snack that fuels the sex drive.  Their orange color is always attractive on a tray alongside other vegetables and very tempting to the palette.

The oldest cookbook surviving from the ancient world contains a recipe for asparagus.

This delicious green vegetable is considered a potent aphrodisiac that appears to be more than a match for Viagra.  Asparagus is ascribed with the power to induce lust in all who eat it.

Rich in nutrients, asparagus is another enjoyable finger food that is linked to the ability to reach orgasm. If your sex drive needs a boost, asparagus should be on your dinner plate.

Many believe that asparagus helps maintain a healthy sex life naturally and assists in the production of sex hormones.

Mushrooms stand out as some of the world’s most acclaimed aphrodisiacs.

Consider truffles for example.

These delicacies have been love’s favorite food for essentially four thousand years.  While ancient Babylonians and Egyptians perfected cooking preparations, it was the Greeks and Romans who discovered that their delights could be transferred from the dining room to the bedroom.  Sumptuous additions to any love feast, truffles are libido boosters and assist well in the power of seduction.  Nutritious and delicious, truffles are an exotic and erotic love food that tops all lists of aphrodisiacs.

Ancient Greeks and Romans also believed that artichokes were powerful aphrodisiacs.

Considered a delicacy, artichokes were once banned from the diet of French women for their ability to excite them sexually. Juicy and delicious, artichokes have been cultivated for centuries and many believe in their ability to heat erogenous zones of the body.

A prime sexy food, artichokes have also been linked to the birth of boys according to Greek folklore.

Eating an artichoke is still considered a sensuous experience today.

In the sixteenth century, potatoes were known as apples of love.

It may seem odd that these starchy lumps could induce passion, but according to the lore, potatoes are definitely aphrodisiacs.  Historic apothecaries insisted that potatoes could cure anything from loose bowels to tuberculosis.

This new world food captivated Europeans who claimed that they incited passion.  As libido-boosters rich in carbohydrates, it’s no wonder that potatoes provide energy to spare in the bedroom.

Vegetables might not seem as romantic as chocolate, but people have been citing their passionate side for centuries.

Be sure to visit the produce section of the grocery store for these edible aphrodisiacs too: chili peppers, cucumbers, and eggplant.

Also considered potent aphrodisiacs in various parts of the world, these foods of love can also heat up life in the bedroom.

By J. A. Young