Wondering how to plan a special day for your partner? Well, a list of A to Z foods has been compiled that will make your lover fall in love with you all over again. Since Aztec and Roman times, couples have been consuming aphrodisiac foods in a bid to improve their sex-life, reports The Daily Star. Here is the A-Z list of these foods: A is for Asparagus Tips: Scientists claim that asparagus has properties linked to better orgasms in both sexes. B is for Beer: Hops contain the female hormone oestrogen and are a sexual stimulant for the girls, however it doesn't have the same effect on blokes. C is for Cheese: An amino acid present in cheese is used by the body to make the sex hormones. D is for Doughnuts: The US Smell And Taste Treatment And Research Foundation says the smell of doughnuts turns men. E is for Espresso: A study at the University of Michigan found that those who drank at least one cup of coffee were randier. F is for Fruit: Research also shows that fruit packed with vitamin C, like blueberries, heightens levels of the love hormone oxytocin. G is for Gum: Chewing sugar-free gum can turn people on, as the Nutrasweet in it is converted into boosting phenylethylamine in the body. H is for Honey: Giving honey to newlyweds before their wedding night is an age-old tradition. It is a great source of boron, which helps regulate the body's sex hormones. I is for Ice cream: The high levels of calcium and phosphorus in the sweet stuff can energise your muscles and make orgasms more powerful. J is for Japanese food: Seafood is high on iodine, the lower level of which is found to weaken sex drive. So sharing sushi won't be a bad idea. K is for Korma: Chicken korma has a blend of potent ingredients that are said to increase female sex drive, including coconut, garlic and almonds. L is for Liquorice: A study by medic Alan Hirsch found that a waft of liquorice makes men randier. M is for Mustard: Used in medieval times as a sex booster, experts now believe it really can stimulate the sexual glands. N is for Nibbles: Peanuts have the substance L-arginine that helps men in getting an erection. O is for Oysters: Casanova used to eat 50 oysters a day. Sex writer Emily Dubberley says they are also a psychological turn-on as the shape is suggestive of the vagina. P is for Pepper: Pepper contains capsaicin which increases blood flow to both men and women's sexual organs. Q is for Quaffing champagne: "Champagne is the perfect arousal drink. Because of the carbonation, you don't have to drink as much and you feel the effects a lot quicker," psychologist Pepper Schwartz said. R is for Raw celery: Celery contains hormones linked to female attraction in the same way as pricier classic love foods like truffles and caviar are believed to. S is for Steak: Dr Sarah Brewer, author of Increase Your Sex Drive , insists the protein in steak naturally tops up levels of chemicals called dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain, heightening sexual sensitivity. T is for Thai green curry: It boasts of a unique combination of loads of foods, including cardamom, ginger, basil and garlic, which are known for their aphrodisiac content. U is for Unexpected treats: Snacks like popcorn is the perfect way to get loved up while you watch a romantic flick because it contains a substance which raises a guy's sperm count. V is for Vanilla: A US study has found that men find the scent of vanilla arousing. W is for Wine: A 1994 study from the scientific journal Nature claimed that booze works on hormones to lift libido. X is for Xtras: Herbal sex boosters like Ginkgo biloba can be very effective. A study showed that the extract from Ginkgo leaves helped sexual function in 75 per cent of men tested. Y is for Yummy chocs: Chocolate contains substances that increase serotonin levels, the feel good chemical in the brain, and also heightens sensations. Z is for Zinc: Foods that contain plenty of zinc include strawberries, turkey, red meat, beans and pistachios, can boost sex drive among men.

Wondering how to plan a special day for your partner? Well, a list of A to Z foods has been compiled that will make your lover fall in love with you all over again.

Here's the A to Z of 'love' foods

Trending Stories

Latest Photos

Latest Videos

Latest Web Stories

Mid-Day Fast

Home / Lifestyle / Relationships / Article / Here's the A to Z of 'love' foods

Here's the A to Z of 'love' foods

Trending Stories

Latest Photos

Latest Videos

Latest Web Stories

Mid-Day Fast