Tuesday, 26 August 2008

Passionate Mood Food

Avoid caffeine in tea, coffee and cola drinks which can reduced libido. The fast pace of modern life leads to stress, tiredness so make sure you eat to relax and boost your energy too.

Foods that promote weight loss also hold libido-boosting potential. Some research shows that reducing weight results in an increase of testosterone, and thus an increase in sexual function.

Pumpkin seeds are thought to be an aphrodisiac, being a good source of zinc which is required for healthy sperm production. Pomegranate is an excellent source of folic acid so great for those planning pregnancy, and essential for the formation of red blood cells and DNA.

For an erection to occur, the nerves in the penis need to make a chemical called Nitric oxide. Nitric acid is the substance in the body that encourages the spongy parts of the penis to fill with blood during an erection. Because the chemical reaction in the body creates Nitric oxide from L-Arginine, supplementing with L-Arginine is believed to help stimulate and maintain erections. So, go for food rich in L-Arginine, such as oats, peanuts, cashews, walnuts, ginseng, soybeans, chickpeas and seeds. Garlic is high in L-Arginine too but for obvious reasons both partners need to have some!

To really get your blood going, consider circulation-enhancing dishes. Foods high in Omega-3 fatty acids are best. Avoid foods with too much saturated fat. Too much saturated fat can, over time, clog arteries and, in doing so, prevent an adequate flow of blood. This not only interferes with the ability to perform, but also with sexual pleasure.

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Online Healthy Food

Dedicated followers of faddy diets like cabbage soup, food combining and blood type could be forgiven for thinking that there's no consensus on what the healthy eating guidelines are. With most dieters failing to hit their target weight, the multi million pound online weight loss industry needs ever new and inventive ways to encourage the legions of veteran dieters to part with their cash. Promises of diets that are sure to work and need minimum effort are music to the ears of yo-yo dieters, and so another fad is born.

The smoke and mirrors approach of the diet industry has fuelled staggering profits. More people than ever are dieting but obesity rates are soaring.

Take into account the reported dangers of food additives and preservatives or the perceived benefits of organic and whole foods, it is no wonder that many search around for healthy online food guidelines.

For decades though, Nutritionists and Doctors across the country have agreed on a diet that promotes sound (but unglamorous!) eating habits. It's not rocket science:
  1. Eat a low 'GL' diet which includes plenty of fruit, vegetables and wholegrains and cuts down on refined carbohydrates;
  2. Avoid ‘bad' saturated fats and ensure you eat essential fats like omega 3, 6 & 9;
  3. Cut down your intake of processed food especially refined sugar;
  4. Lower your intake of sodium.
Healthy eating is not a quick fix. It's a long term change in your eating habits promoting greater health and wellbeing, and ultimately a leaner you.

We are now clearer than ever that food and nutrition can also affect your emotional and mental health. You can eat healthily for a vitalised, happier you and Mood Food healthy online food we are here to make it as easy as possible.

Take a look at some of our healthy online food guidelines on the benefits of green tea, goji berries, pomegranate juice or cranberries and information on sugar free sweeteners , organic chocolate and wholegrain foods.