(NaturalNews) Enjoying an active sex life is essential to our wellbeing, and the foods we eat play a large role in ensuring we feel in the mood. Some of the foods that help turn us on include:



Pumpkin Seeds



Pumpkin seeds are one of the few foods that contain zinc, which is vital for testosterone production in men. A deficiency can make a woman completely lose her sex drive. These yummy seeds are also a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are vital to overall sexua| wellbeing.



Goji Berries



In Asia, goji berries are known as a strong sexua| tonic. They increase testosterone levels, which stimulates libido in both men and women. Furthermore, they improve overall stamina, mood and wellbeing, all of which are vital for an optimum sex life.



Maca



This is one of the new superfoods out that can improve performance and alleviate impotency. It increases sperm count and testosterone levels in men. It makes people desire sex more frequently, especially women.



Bananas



Give a boost to male libido. They contain an enzyme called Bromelain which is important for sexua| health. They are also a good source of B vitamins which increase the body’s energy levels and the sex hormones.



Celery



This sexua| stimulator boosts a powerful substance known as androsterone, which is an odorless

aphrodisiac in male perspiration.



Avocado



Avocados help to increase both male and female libido. They contain very high levels of folic acid, and give the body sexua| energy. Avocado is also high in vitamin B6, which is a potent hormone regulator.



Bee pollen



Bee pollen can help boost the sperm count. After all, it is made from millions of particles of a semen-like substance. Pollen’s role in nature is to fertilize.



Asparagus



Asparagus is very high in vitamin E, which is a vital nutrient for good sex.



Chillies



Capsaicin, which is the substance that gives chillies their heat, releases endorphins and other “feel good” hormones necessary for a spicy sex life.



Basil



Basil increases circulation, stimulates the sex drive and boosts fertility. This tasty herb cultivates a sense of wellbeing, which allows one to experience sexua| bliss.



Figs



Figs are very high in amino acids, which are critical to increasing libido and boosting sexua| stamina.



Garlic



Garlic contains high levels of allicin, which can improve blood flow to the sexua| organs.





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Sheryl is a kinesiologist, nutritionist and holistic practitioner.

Her website www.younglivingguide.com provides the latest research on preventing disease, looking naturally gorgeous, and feeling emotionally and physically fabulous.



Ten Super Foods to Boost Your Libido

Pine Pollen
Boost testosterone and balance hormones

(NaturalNews) Raw pine pollen is the richest seedbed of testosterone derived from plants; since it is the male sperm of pine trees, it fosters plush growth
in all living creatures, from trees and plants, to animals, to humans. Some experts claim that pine pollen is an ingredient in certain pharmaceuticals
designed to treat low testosterone levels in both men and women.




Low testosterone in either gender may cause an increase in bad cholesterol levels, premature aging, tissue and bone loss, highs and lows in blood sugar
levels, decreased levels of aerobic energy, weight gain, and sexual dysfunction. In men, low testosterone may increase their chances for developing
prostate cancer due to the simultaneous increase in estradiol in the body.




The reasons for low testosterone in either sex are varied. For men, the largest contributing factors are nutritional intake and age. In their 30s and 40s,
males typically experience andropause, a term coined in the late 1960s, meaning male menopause, or a decline in the synthesis of androgenic hormones,
especially testosterone. Nutrition-related onset of lower testosterone levels in both men and women is typically due to an over consumption of foods with
too much phyto-estrogen for the body.




Pine pollen can provide the opportunity for endocrine hormonal balance, i.e. the ratio of testosterone to estrogen, within humans, thus reversing the
troubling effects associated with the imbalances that cause quality of life to decrease. This is done mainly through the phyto-androgens in pine pollen, including androstenedione, testosterone, dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), and
androsterone. The conditions of diabetes, high cholesterol and fatigue have all been improved through the biological and nutritional mechanisms provided by
routine consumption of pine pollen.




Raw, natural pine pollen is considered part of a nutritional program aimed at boosting energy and vitality during the aging process, and as such, consumers
may experience an overhaul of their entire physiological system. Pine pollen is not a medicine, per se; however, some men use this nutrient-dense natural
substance to successfully increase sperm count through more balanced hormones.




Outside of a stronger sexual libido due to more testosterone in men, pine pollen advocates tout
skin rejuvenation, improved immune systems and other anti-aging benefits of continued supplementation. Some elements within pine pollen even work to
detoxify cells by breaking down toxins in the body.




Many consumers wonder about endocrine shutdown with pine pollen. Endocrine shutdown occurs when the glands atrophy due to the fact that they are not being
used. If the gland detects enough of a certain hormone, it will cease production, and eventually atrophy or shrink. This can happen with overuse of
steroids or man-made hormones because these are molecularly identical to those that the body produces. Pine pollen's molecular structure, i.e. the
androgens, is not identical to that of the body; however, it is similar enough to produce beneficial health effects, without the risk of gland cessation of
production.




Pine pollen is easily absorbed by the body when taken in powder or tincture form. If the powder taste is not palatable, pine pollen can be mixed in drinks.
The tincture form is considered more potent and uses organic grape alcohol as its liquid base.




Sources
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http://www.rawforestfoods.com/questions.html


http://rawfoodhealthwatch.com/pine-pollen/


http://www.righthealth.com/topic/Pine_Pollen...

About the author

Alex Malinsky aka RawGuru is an award winning chef and one of the leading experts in the field of raw food. He started to learn about raw foods at the
early at of 15. After 10 years on the raw food diet he continues to be on the cutting edge of nutritional research and product development. Visit Alex's
website at: www.RawGuru.com for more information.