Love and Food

That is not all there is to chocolate. Chocolate is also high in glucose, which lifts the blood sugar levels. This leads to an immediate “feel good jump start” for a short while. Be aware though, that what works for one will not necessarily work for another. Give a savoury chasing taster, something like chocolate, and obviously the effect is dampened as the sweetness may perhaps be a little too much.

What is one to do then, if one wishes to “spice things up” so to speak romantically? For starters eradicate the fixed notion that a food is a definite aphrodisiac for everyone. You might be thinking of oysters, or you were! Surprise, oysters are extremely high valuable suppliers of zinc. This mineral is immensely important for numerous systems but one such system is the reproductive system. The link is obviously, that better reproductive function enhances the associations of oysters with romance.

Then there is the placebo effect, when one believes a substance to have an effect (which it may not have) and as a result indeed feels that effect. So for some it may be “believing is seeing” instead of “seeing is believing”. Any food that is nutritious could be viewed as enhancing romance. The improved well being from better circulation, reproductive function, mental relaxation and general overall health; support libido.

At the end of the day, eat what ever inspires you to feel better. Then one comes to the subject of herbs and spices. Now these certainly do have indirect aphrodisiac effects, but more profoundly than foods probably. A specific spice will not just switch on the romance but it can be utilised within any romantic setting. In conclusion; use your thoughts (think of love, not the stress of work, house mess), eat what you prefer (no use forcing down a food that is personally distasteful because so and so likes it) and experiment with various spices and herbs! Who knows you may conjure about your own secret recipe for yourself. It may work for others, it may not. Have fun with cooking, we delegate that to the act of a chore. Cooking and preparing food is a key to our well being.

Food and liquids are what we consume to fuel us. Along with sleep, we can see food and drink as our battery recharges. Do not overcharge! Ideally if you are healthy mentally, emotionally and physically; well then you probably have little need to worry about any of this. Then again you may feel all too well but be frowning at your partner’s lack of romance. In that case it may be helpful to talk. The ability to express feelings can lead to growth and fulfilment in any relationship (whether with oneself or with another person). Allow your partner to speak. Listen. Permit yourself to speak openly after requesting “an ear to hear”. Then share the plan or conclusion afterwards to ensure you are both on the “same level” so to speak. The result will be accentuated understanding and with that loving is as easy as one, two, three. It is easy to have compassion if we have empathy. No need for power struggles with secret concoctions being “conjured” up in the kitchen! Come on, you might as well try the healthy route.