(ThyBlackMan.com) Sometimes it takes a little bit of a boost for the libido to get going, and for some, popping a pill to become excited is a regular requirement. While man-made sexual supplements have been proven to enhance sexual function, there are natural ways to boost the libido by using foods that contain vitamins and nutrients known to naturally increase desire. If you’re looking for a natural way to boost your libido, check out these four tasty recipes to get your morning started right and give your sex drive the spark it needs.
Banana Booster
Two things come to mind when one thinks of bananas: smiles and of course penises. Bananas are an aphrodisiac, providing long-term energy and stamina as well as stimulating the production of serotonin, which helps improve sleep and elevate mood. Adding chia seeds into the mix transforms this smoothie into an energy tonic that moistens yin energy (feminine). Beyond these benefits, this dairy-free smoothie is jam packed with the feel-good chemical dopamine, along with zinc, magnesium and vitamin B6, all shown to have effects on improving mood.
Blend the first three ingredients until smooth, add the remaining ingredients, blend and serve. This recipe serves one.
¼ c raw cashews
2 pitted dates
1¼ c water
1 frozen banana
1 Tbsp chia seeds
Handful ice
Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
Cocoa beans have long been used as a remedy to increase libido. This aphrodisiac was so potent that it was actually prescribed by physicians in the 1800’s as a trusted remedy for a low sex drive. Chocolate was referred to as “food for the gods” by the Aztecs because of its ability to release dopamine, the brain’s pleasure chemical. With the combination of peanut butter and banana, this smoothie is filled with vitamin D and B, zinc and contains the amino acid L-arginine which promotes healthy blood flow to sex organs.
Combine these ingredients and blend until smooth for an energizing smoothie sure to keep you up in more ways than one!
1¼ c skim milk
¼ c plain Greek yogurt
1 Tbsp natural peanut butter
1 Tbsp cocoa powder
1 frozen banana
Handful ice
Strawberry Stress Buster
Red is the color of passion, and when it comes to the red hue of strawberries, these ovary-shaped aphrodisiac fruits are said to increase passion and promote healthy blood flow to the brain and extremities. The bitterness in these berries also indicates their ability to activate the liver in removing hormones that the body no longer needs. By combing strawberries with magnesium rich almond milk, the agitation and sleeplessness are combated while providing an ample dose of vitamin C. Adding vanilla into the mix brings awareness to the genitals, as this potent herb is known to cause urethral irritation.
Combine the following measurements of ingredients and blend until smooth for a flavorful and beneficial afternoon pick-me-up.
1½ c unsweetened almond milk
1 c frozen strawberries
1 tsp vanilla extract
Raspberry Zinger
Looking for a smoothie that is sure to get your sexual juices flowing? Look no further than this raspberry zinger. Raspberries build blood and increase passion, while hemp seeds work to boost sex hormone production. The raspberry and hemp seed combination works to increase the metabolism of fat that promotes circulation, and cinnamon warms the body and increases sexual desire.
Combine the following ingredients and blend until smooth for the ultimate libido boosting smoothie.
1½ Tbsp hemp hearts (shelled hemp seeds)
1¼ c frozen raspberries
1½ c water
½ tsp cinnamon
Written by T. Morgan