Make Your V Day - Super Hot and Sexy

Polish off those NUTS: Foods YOU should eat to boost your libido for Valentine's Day

IT'S the most romantic month of the year, so pay attention to these aphrodisiac foods.

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Next weekend is Valentine's Day and everyone will be looking for aphrodisiac food

Next weekend marks Valentine's Day when people declare their love for one another, and single folk tend to hit the town with their friends for a fun night out. 

But do you know what should be on the menu for a night of passionate love making? 

 

Express.co.uk have got the low-down on all the top aphrodisiac foods and what they help you do. 

Want to improve your performance in the sack? It might be a case of having a banana split after dinner - read on!

 

Out little yellow friends are tasty bundles of joy at the best of times, and who knew they could get you in the mood? 

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Who knew celery was so good for your health AND sex life?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It turns out bananas are a great source of B vitamins, which are important for the manufacture of sex hormones.

Berries

Everyone knows berries are great for overall health and packed to the rafters with vitamin C. 

But the little sweet treats are also high in antioxidants which help optimise blood flow to the sex organs. 

Strawberry dipped in chocolate anyone? 

Oysters

This one is infamous when it comes to aphrodisiac foods, but there is science to back up the myth. 

These saltwater clams are rich in the mineral zinc which is important for the production of sex hormones. 

Nuts

Unsalted nuts are a good source of dietary fibre and provide a wide range of essential nutrients. But one specific type - almonds - are also a prime source of essential fatty acids. This helps maintain a healthy balance of sex hormones.

 

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Oysters are the first thing that springs to mind when thinking of aphrodisiac foods

 

 

Beetroot juice

Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, is said to have eaten beetroot to maintain her charisma - and there might just be some science behind this. 

Recent research has shown natural nitrates found in beetroot juice can boost Nitric oxide levels in the blood, giving a serious boost in stamina no matter what you're doing. From the rugby pitch to the bedroom, keep beetroot in mind. 

Protein

Good quality protein contains l-arginine, an amino acid essential for normal blood circulation in those areas which are important to a healthy sex life. 

Show you can chow down on that steak and not feel too bad about it - it's helping you get in the Valentine's Day mood. 

Celery

Not everyone's favourite, but the health benefits of celery is undeniable - it could actually work better than a wingman to help get the ladies' attention. 

This is because celery contains androstenene, a pheromone working to attract women to men. It will work its way through your body and comes out in your sweat (in a good way).

Dr Marilyn Glenville, the UK’s leading Nutritonist, said: "If you don’t feel healthy, it’s extremely hard to feel sexy. So, as a first stop, make sure you eat a healthy diet. Good-quality unsaturated fats come from oily fish, eggs, nuts and seeds and take a good Omega 3 supplement. 

"Fats are important for overcoming low libido because sex hormones (such as testosterone) are manufactured from the cholesterol contained within those foods.  Also fats will also help to keep tissues like the vagina lubricated and soft."

Source: http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/diets/641673/Food-eat-sex-boost-libido-aphrodisiac 

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Supplements Could BOOST Your Brain Power.

Brain-Boosting Supplements

“Many diets are deficient in key vitamins, minerals, and fats that may improve attention and alertness,” says Richard Brown, M.D., author of How to Use Herbs, Nutrients, and Yoga in Mental Health Care. He suggests that children and adults who have been diagnosed with ADHD be tested for nutritional deficiencies.





“Supplements and diet can correct nutrient shortfalls that exacerbate ADHD symptoms,” adds Brown.

Zinc, Iron, and Magnesium. Zinc regulates the neurotransmitter dopamine and may make methylphenidate more effective by improving the brain’s response to dopamine.

Low levels of this mineral correlate with inattention. Iron is also necessary for making dopamine. One small study showed ferritin levels (a measure of iron stores) to be low in 84 percent of ADHD children compared to 18 percent of the control group. Low iron levels correlate with cognitive deficits and severe ADHD. Like zinc, magnesium is used to make neurotransmitters involved in attention and concentration, and it has a calming effect on the brain.


All three minerals are found in lean meats, poultry, seafood, nuts, soy, and fortified cereals. While diet is the safest way to increase all three mineral levels, a multivitamin/multimineral with iron will ensure that you or your child gets the daily reference value (DRV) of these minerals.


B Vitamins. Studies suggest that giving children who have low levels of B vitamins a supplement improved some IQ scores (by 16 points) and reduced aggression and antisocial behavior. “Vitamin B-6 seems to increase the brain’s levels of dopamine, which improves alertness,” says Brown.




Source: http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/6552-2.html

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ADHD Diet - What Works Best!

The ADHD Diet: What to Eat, What to Avoid

Poor eating habits don't cause attention deficit, but research suggests a strong relationship between ADHD and the food you consume. Find out what foods and supplements make a diet ADD-friendly — and what may make ADHD symptoms worse.

 

 

 

                 

Deficiencies in certain types of foods can worsen ADHD symptoms in children and adults. An ADHD diet that ensures you're getting adequate levels of the right foods optimizes brain function.  

Protein. Foods rich in protein — lean beef, pork, poultry, fish, eggs, beans, nuts, soy, and low-fat dairy products — can have beneficial effects on ADD symptoms. Protein-rich foods are used by the body to make neurotransmitters, the chemicals released by brain cells to communicate with each other. Protein can prevent surges in blood sugar, which increase hyperactivity.


“Because the body makes brain-awakening neurotransmitters when you eat protein, start your day with a breakfast that includes it,” says Laura Stevens, M.S., a nutritionist at Purdue University and author of 12 Effective Ways to Help Your ADD/ADHD Child. “Don’t stop there. Look for ways to slip in lean protein during the day, as well.”


Balanced Meals. Faye Berger Mitchell, a registered dietician from Bethesda, Maryland, has a nine-year-old daughter who received an ADHD diagnosis two years ago. While her daughter takes stimulants to control her ADHD symptoms, Mitchell concluded that a pill is not enough. She finds that when her daughter eats a well-balanced diet, including vegetables, complex carbohydrates, fruits, and plenty of protein, her behavior tends to be more consistently under control.


Ned Hallowell, M.D., founder of the Hallowell Center for Cognitive and Emotional Health, in Sudbury, Massachusetts, and New York City, advises all of his ADHD patients to think about their plates when preparing a meal. Half of the plate, he recommends, should be filled with fruits or vegetables, one-fourth with a protein, and one-fourth with carbohydrates.

Hallowell also advocates eating several servings of whole grains, which are rich in fiber, each day to prevent blood sugar levels from spiking and then plummeting.



Source: http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/6552-2.html