{"id":1376,"date":"2018-01-31T14:08:25","date_gmt":"2018-01-31T22:08:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vitaliahealthcare.ca\/blog\/?p=1376"},"modified":"2020-03-04T11:46:27","modified_gmt":"2020-03-04T19:46:27","slug":"food-for-mood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vitaliahealthcare.ca\/blog\/food-for-mood\/","title":{"rendered":"Foods to Help You Get in the Mood"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Natasha Asselstine, R.H.N.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

February\u2019s got us thinking about all things romance! Not the flowers, teddy bears, and chocolates, but the things that will support the body for great sexy-times ahead \u2013 well beyond February. The human body has an appetite for all things nutritious, and for our bodies to function optimally we need to feed it with the fuel that makes it run. This, of course, applies to our sex drive as well. So, if you\u2019re wanting to get in the mood a little more often, consider the following tips:
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Eat zinc-rich foods:<\/strong> Antioxidants are an essential nutrient for our circulatory system which is responsible for transporting our blood to all organs in our body. Zinc, in particular, is a powerful antioxidant that has been linked with sexual vitality in both men and women. The best source of zinc are oysters (a well-known aphrodisiac!) and is also found in other seafood, meats and plant-based foods: nuts and seeds, beans like chickpeas, lentils, oats and nutritional yeast.<\/p>\n

Eat what nature\u2019s reflecting back to you:<\/strong> The Doctrine of Signatures suggests that whatever organ a food resembles is actually going to be the organ that that food supports in the body! And so, when it comes to supporting sexual function, it means that bananas are good for men and figs are good for women. Seriously!
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Eat light dinners:<\/strong> Getting intimate may be less desirable on a full stomach. If you\u2019re looking forward to intimacy later in the evening, I recommend avoiding super rich meals that leave you feeling heavy, tired, bloated and uncomfortable.
\nDrink tea:<\/strong> Surprised to see tea on such a list? I know, it\u2019s not so typical. But, here\u2019s why it\u2019s well-worth the consideration: tea makes us slow down and unwind. We have to pay attention to it, give it our time and enjoy it slowly. This helps the body get into the mood for intimacy, and allow our endocrine system an opportunity to create sex hormones. When we\u2019re over- stimulated from a day\u2019s work, our body will choose making stress hormones over sex hormones, so it\u2019s super important to do what we can to help the body unwind. If you\u2019re not a fan of tea then any hot beverage will do, as will a soak in the bath, a meditation, a jog around the block, turning off the computer, or whatever works to help you decompress.<\/p>\n

As with anything, if looking to improve time spent in the bedroom is a desire of yours, then give it the time it deserves by making it a priority.<\/p>\n

Have a happy February, everyone.<\/p>\n

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