The apple has been famous throughout history as the 'fruit of temptation'. Although many biblical interpreters now believe that the 'apple' from the Garden of Eden was actually an apricot, a pomegranate, and perhaps even a fig - the apple is still adorned with the title of forbidden fruit. It is a symbol of sexual desire, love and adoration, says Amy Reiley, author of Eat Cake Naked. In Greek mythology, it was given to Aphrodite when Paris declared her the most beautiful goddess.
However, the apple also caught the eye of modern science. It is classified as a powerful aphrodisiac, especially for women. Namely, it was discovered that its ingredient phloridzin is similar to the sex hormone estradiol, which stimulates arousal. Women who ate an apple a day were more sexually satisfied than those who did not, according to the findings of researchers at the Italian Santa Chiara Regional Hospital, writes 24sata.hr.
Apple is great raw, but also in cakes, and goes fantastically well with almonds, which are also a powerful aphrodisiac, especially for men.
Throughout history, almonds have been used to enhance male potency around the world. An ancient Chinese recipe describes almonds, walnuts and honey as 'pills' for male fertility. The 15th-century Arabic sex manual 'The Perfumed Garden' also makes a similar recommendation, a combination of almonds and honey, Amy Reiley describes. He adds that today it is known that almonds are an excellent source of vitamin E, known as the "vitamin for better sex".
The ancient Aztecs called the avocado the 'testicle tree' because its fruits on the tree resemble a man's 'pride'. French King Louis XIV. he swore by their performance. He believed they were 'saving' his libido from aging. But not only men were mesmerized by their power. American actress Mae West claimed that she loves avocado spread, not only because of its fantastic taste, but also because it keeps her sexual appetite and good looks. The author explains that avocado also owes its power to vitamin E, and it is also rich in vitamin B6, which increases the production of male hormones. It also contains beta carotene, known for its anti-aging effect.
Those who study 'aphrodisiac' food will realize that it is very healthy and additionally enriched with ingredients important for sexual desire.
Even the ancient Greeks and Romans recognized the aphrodisiac power of cherries. Poets, thanks to their color, compared women's lips to cherries in love poetry. Cherry season is coming soon.
If you can't wait for the fresh season, serve frozen and cook a sweet sauce that is even sweeter to lick from your partner's lips - advises the author.
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