Figs
A fruity aphrodisiac with a voluptuous shape, figs not only have a sweet dark flesh with a honey scent but a unique texture on the tongue. Apparently used by Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, the fig paradoxically symbolises both sexuality (the ripe fruit with seeds representing fertility) and modesty (the fig leaf). They’re full of potassium and are an antioxidant powerhouse. Delicious wrapped in prosciutto with a Roquefort Cheese.
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Truffle
Prized for their supposed aphrodisiac properties, during the 18th-century truffle were introduced to Parisian menus - and legend says this was secretly sponsored by a cartel of the city's brothels, in an effort to drum up business. Cheeky.
Oysters
One of the most well-known aphrodisiacs, oysters are high in zinc and have a reputation for being great for love and fertility. Researchers also recently found that oysters contain amino acids that trigger the production of sex hormones. Boom.
Chilli
This invigorating brightly coloured spice is a symbol of love of passion. But there's scientific backing, too. Chilli sauce stimulates endorphins (your brain's feel-good chemicals), speed up heart rate and make you sweat, the same feels are when you're aroused. Hot.
Strawberries
Shaped like a perfect little red heart, the Strawberries was a symbol of Venus in ancient Rome. Today, you can eat them for a healthy, vitamin C-packed dessert that helps keep blood flowing to all regions of your body.
Dark chocolate
Scientists ascribe the aphrodisiac qualities of chocolate to two chemicals it contains 1. tryptophan, a building block of serotonin, the brain chemical involved in sexual arousal. 2. phenylethylamine, a stimulant related to amphetamine, is released in your brain when you fall in love. Dark chocolate has also been shown to cause a spike in dopamine, which induces feelings of pleasure. Delicious.
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