It is only four days to valentine and many still do not know how to set the mood.
For many who have been married for a while, decorations, gift cards, roses and bouquets are not cutting it any more. So in addition to the scented candles and soft music, you can try some of these cheap diets to rekindle what you felt when the romance started years back.
Wuzupnaija.com presents 7 cheep food items that would boot your valentine mood.
1. Olive oil
Packed with antioxidants, olives and their oil have been used for centuries for health. The Greeks believed they made men more virile as well. Olive oil is a good source of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which are critical for a healthy heart, blood flow and hormone production, says Beverly Whipple, of the World Association of Sexology.
2. Avocado
A professor of food and nutrition at the University of Illinois, Barbara Klein, says the fruit’s high levels of vitamin E could help keep the spark alive because of its role in maintaining “youthful vigour and energy level.”
3. Watermelon
According to sciencedaily.com, this lycopene-rich fruit may have a Viagra-like effect on the body, as it relaxes blood vessels and improves circulation.
4. Chili peppers
This invigorating spice has an exotic reputation and a bright red colour. Chili peppers stimulate endorphins (the brain’s feel good chemicals), speed up heart rate and make you sweat, which all mimic how you feel when you’re aroused, says Dr. Meryl S. Rosofsky.
5. Chocolate
Chocolate is sensual, from its taste to its aroma, but dark chocolate has also been shown to cause a spike in dopamine, which induces feelings of pleasure.
6. Bananas
Bananas contain bromelain, an enzyme which triggers testosterone production, while its potassium and vitamin B elevate energy levels.
7. Honey
Honey contains boron, which helps regulate oestrogen and testosterone levels and provides a natural energy boost.
