SANTES DWYNWEN
Food as an aphrodisiac has been prominent in virtually all cultures throughout history and, as we know, the way to a person's heart is through the stomach!
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APHRODISIAC INFORMATION
Food as an aphrodisiac has been prominent in virtually all cultures throughout history and, as we know, the way to a person's heart is through the stomach! There is always something eminently pleasing about a well-prepared dish that stimulates both mind and body thus forming the perfect basis for a romantic liaison.
The word aphrodisiac dates back to some 5000 years and is derived from the name given to the Greek Goddess of love, Aphrodite (the Romans referred to her as Venus). The term is used to describe any type of food, beverage, drug or medicine/potion that enhances sexual desire.
The distinction between foods that may or may not be aphrodisiacs originates from ancient times when diets were severely limited in comparison to what we have today. Libido and sexual potency decreases without sufficient nutrition and so people in the past associated some foods that, by nature, represented fertility (bulbs, eggs, snails) or resembled genitalia (oysters, asparagus).
In a nutshell, it is claimed that aphrodisiac foods can increase the libido, release a man from impotence, improve fertility and give rise to sexual desire.
The term used to describe a food or substance that causes sexual desire to ebb is anaphrodisiac.
Vitamin E is sometimes referred to as the vitamin of love as it protects blood cells, looks after tissue and helps the body to rebuild. Consequently, this directly affects fertility levels and the function of sexual organs. Vitamin E is mainly found in vegetable, nut and sunflower oils, spinach and parsley, amongst others.
There are some that dismiss the aphrodisiac qualities of some foods suggesting that if the food is expensive enough and light on the stomach then the necessary emotional and sexual desires will be generated.
Scientists have proven that the mere aroma of certain foods is enough to produce the necessary effects caused by aphrodisiacs, sometimes even more so than the actual act of eating it.
Apparently there are several basic rules to follow should you wish to seduce someone with food;
1. The final preparation of the meal should not be more than a few minutes so as to maintain interest.
2. The meal should simultaneously be light and satisfying.
3. At least one of the ingredients should be a reputed aphrodisiac.
4. The dish should look and taste as if it were expensive.
5. It must be delicious and, if not unique, should endeavour to be diverse.
Alternatively, you could prepare the meal together to heighten the experience and feed each other little tasters as you go along. That way you will both agree to the flavour and content of the food.
There is a general consensus for the link between food and the general well being associated with love, both physically and mentally. To quote the Encyclopedia Britannica:
"The combination of various sensuous reactions, the visual satisfaction of the sight of appetising food, the olfactory stimulation of their pleasing smells and the tactile gratification afforded the oral mechanism by rich, savoury dishes, tend to bring on a state of general euphoria conducive to a sexual expression.
The consumption of alcoholic beverages is said to help stir the emotions due to its ability to remove inhibitions. However, a moderate amount is suggested because too much will render a person impotent in more ways than one! Indeed, Shakespeare once said that alcohol provokes the desire but takes away the performance. Nevertheless, champagne and wine would be the most appropriate drinks for a romantic meal since all others are either too heavy or too strong.
The act of eating is a sensual one, as we react to the pleasurable aromas, tastes and textures of food. In addition, the sensitiveness of the mouth, lips and tongue emphasises our enjoyment of biting and chewing our way through a meal.
Eating with our fingers is said to increase sensual pleasure especially when feeding each other. It is considered to be highly sexual and lustful to eat or lick food from the fingers of your lover, as it seems to trigger deep primitive emotion. Indeed, some would say that it's not what you eat but how you eat it!
The word aphrodisiac dates back to some 5000 years and is derived from the name given to the Greek Goddess of love, Aphrodite (the Romans referred to her as Venus). The term is used to describe any type of food, beverage, drug or medicine/potion that enhances sexual desire.
The distinction between foods that may or may not be aphrodisiacs originates from ancient times when diets were severely limited in comparison to what we have today. Libido and sexual potency decreases without sufficient nutrition and so people in the past associated some foods that, by nature, represented fertility (bulbs, eggs, snails) or resembled genitalia (oysters, asparagus).
In a nutshell, it is claimed that aphrodisiac foods can increase the libido, release a man from impotence, improve fertility and give rise to sexual desire.
The term used to describe a food or substance that causes sexual desire to ebb is anaphrodisiac.
Vitamin E is sometimes referred to as the vitamin of love as it protects blood cells, looks after tissue and helps the body to rebuild. Consequently, this directly affects fertility levels and the function of sexual organs. Vitamin E is mainly found in vegetable, nut and sunflower oils, spinach and parsley, amongst others.
There are some that dismiss the aphrodisiac qualities of some foods suggesting that if the food is expensive enough and light on the stomach then the necessary emotional and sexual desires will be generated.
Scientists have proven that the mere aroma of certain foods is enough to produce the necessary effects caused by aphrodisiacs, sometimes even more so than the actual act of eating it.
Apparently there are several basic rules to follow should you wish to seduce someone with food;
1. The final preparation of the meal should not be more than a few minutes so as to maintain interest.
2. The meal should simultaneously be light and satisfying.
3. At least one of the ingredients should be a reputed aphrodisiac.
4. The dish should look and taste as if it were expensive.
5. It must be delicious and, if not unique, should endeavour to be diverse.
Alternatively, you could prepare the meal together to heighten the experience and feed each other little tasters as you go along. That way you will both agree to the flavour and content of the food.
There is a general consensus for the link between food and the general well being associated with love, both physically and mentally. To quote the Encyclopedia Britannica:
"The combination of various sensuous reactions, the visual satisfaction of the sight of appetising food, the olfactory stimulation of their pleasing smells and the tactile gratification afforded the oral mechanism by rich, savoury dishes, tend to bring on a state of general euphoria conducive to a sexual expression.
The consumption of alcoholic beverages is said to help stir the emotions due to its ability to remove inhibitions. However, a moderate amount is suggested because too much will render a person impotent in more ways than one! Indeed, Shakespeare once said that alcohol provokes the desire but takes away the performance. Nevertheless, champagne and wine would be the most appropriate drinks for a romantic meal since all others are either too heavy or too strong.
The act of eating is a sensual one, as we react to the pleasurable aromas, tastes and textures of food. In addition, the sensitiveness of the mouth, lips and tongue emphasises our enjoyment of biting and chewing our way through a meal.
Eating with our fingers is said to increase sensual pleasure especially when feeding each other. It is considered to be highly sexual and lustful to eat or lick food from the fingers of your lover, as it seems to trigger deep primitive emotion. Indeed, some would say that it's not what you eat but how you eat it!