An usual dinner could be transformed into a romantic special meal. Want to make dinner really unforgettable? Toss a few of these classic (and not-so-classic) aphrodisiac ingredients into your romantic dinner menu to really get things heating up.
Asparagus – the advice is to eat asparagus for three days for the most powerful effect. The asparagus could be served boiled or steamed
Almond – represent the fertility throughout the ages. For a special evening, the almond paste called marzipan could be served on a fruity cake or in the shapes of fruits.
Caviar - contain a large amount of vitamins and phosphorous.
Carrots is reach in high vitamins and beta-carotene, is considered to be a stimulant to the male.
Celery - contains androsterone, a powerful male hormone. Celery has a long history of use as an aphrodisiac. It contains vitamins A, C, B, P and minerals. It is excellent for the muscles and liquefies the blood.
Coffee - caffeine is a well-know stimulant in small quantities. Coffee stimulates both the body and the mind.
Cucumbers – after a scientific research, it was demonstrated that women become aroused by the scent of cucumbers.
Figs – is thought of as sexual stimulant.
Mustard - stimulate the sexual glands and increase desire.
Nuts - walnuts, almonds or macadamias, nuts are symbols of fertility.
Onion – was commonly used as an aphrodisiac in ancient Greece. In the days of the Egyptians pharaohs, celibate priests were forbidden to eat onions because of the potential effects on their...er...psyches. Also in France, newlyweds were served onion soup on the morning after their wedding night to restore their libido.
Parsley - contains high amounts of vitamins A and C, potassium, calcium magnesium, phosphorus, iron and has aphrodisiac properties. Parsley was used as far back as the times of Hippocrates as a medicine believed to help to improve general health
Pasta - combined with a variety of meat and dairy products may increase seratonin levels, energy and desire.
Tomatoes - eaten in season are a very seductive food. Tomatoes are rich in the phytochemical lycopene which can help prevent prostate cancer.
Vanilla - the scent and flavor of vanilla is believed to increase lust. According to the Australian Orchid Society, "Old Totonac lore has it that Xanat, the young daughter of the Mexican fertility goddess, loved a Totonac youth. Unable to marry him due to her divine nature, she transformed herself into a plant that would provide pleasure and happiness." Fill tall Champagne glasses to the rim and add a vanilla bean for a heady, bubbly treat.
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