By Dayne Hudson
There's nothing like an enhanced experience.
Jurassic Park was a hell of a lot better with 3D glasses, and Pitbull sounds a whole lot better on mute.
So why should your gym workouts and sex life be any different?!
Here's a list of foods to boost your performance, and help you reach your fitness goals faster:
1. Oysters
These bad boys are packed with ZINC, well known for keeping testosterone in an optimal state (1).
Zinc has also been found to produce better sperm motility (The ability of a sperm to move properly towards an egg) (2), while oysters also boost our levels of the hormone dopamine, which plays a role in sexual function (3).
2. Asparagus
These green soldiers pack lots of folate, which helps in the production of histamine.
Histamine has been found to increase sex drive, especially in men (4).
Asparagus is also a powerful natural diuretic, perfect for getting rid of your unwanted water before a trip to the beach, or for squeezing into that dress!
3. Garlic
You've got plenty of blood going to your biceps - but what about your other organs?
Kicking the bad breath aspect to one side for a tick - garlic contains a chemical called allicin, which is known for increasing blood flow to ones sexual organs.
Chop up the garlic, and chop in.
4. Watermelon
This juicy red fruit apparently has the same effects as viagra, due to the amino acid citrulline.
Citrulline is converted to another amino acid called arginine, which improves circulation!
5. Spinach
Popeye was no fool.
This animated hard bastard knew how to grow muscle, seduce women, and kick ass. The secret is no longer lost at sea.
Spinach contains lots of Vitamin E, which is important for sperm quality and sex drive.
Girls: Spinach comes packed with manganese, which helps in the production of estrogen. So for better health, results, and performance in the bedroom and in the gym - make sure these foods find their way into your diet!
Stay Fit, Stay Flexed!
(1) Prasad, A., Mantzoros, C., et al. Zinc Status and Serum Testosterone Levels of Healthy Adults. Nutrition. 1996. 12(5), 344-348.
(2) Oka N, Matsumoto O, Kamidono S. Experimental studies of male infertility and zinc. 1988 Jan;34(1):1-10.
(3) Giuliano F, Allard J. Dopamine and male sexual function. Eur Urol. 2001 Dec;40(6):601-8.
(4) Meston Phd, Cindy M; Frohlich Ma, Penny F. The neurobiology of sexual function. Arch Gen Psychiatry/Vol 57, Nov 2000.
