Have you made romantic dinner plans for Valentine’s Day yet? According to the National Restaurant Association, around a quarter of Americans will dine out for Valentine’s Day, making it the second most popular day to dine out on throughout the year (beat out only by Mother’s Day). As people are deciding where to dine, they may want to keep some of the most popular aphrodisiac foods in mind, just to help make it an extra special evening.
Cont.: 5 Aphrodisiac Foods to Try for Valentine’s Day
“What everyone wants is a special evening that offers a romantic atmosphere and special food to go along with it,” explains Ryan Fichter, general manager of Sea Catch Restaurant & Raw Bar. “We’ve put together our special Valentine’s Day menu keeping this in mind, and we are sure that it’s going to be a hit.”
While many foods are believed to have special properties, there are some that have a reputation of being aphrodisiacs, which is a food or drink that will help to stimulate one’s sensual desires. Here are five of the top aphrodisiac foods to keep in mind for this Valentine’s Day:
#1. Oysters. Perhaps having the most popular reputation for being an aphrodisiac, oysters contain zinc, which helps to produce testosterone. They also have amino acids, which are believed to prompt sex hormone production.
#2. Chili peppers.Eating them creates a heated sensation in the body, which stirs up the passion. The warmth and moisture it creates helps put you on the fast track.
#3. Chocolate. Dating back to the ancient Aztecs, chocolate has been considered to be a powerful option when it comes to aphrodisiacs. Whether dining out or at home, it’s a good idea to give that special someone a little chocolate.
#4. Red wine.Known to increase blood flow and help relax people, it’s sure to help couples get into a romantic mood. Plus, a light red wine pairs well with rich fish.
#5. Scallops. For many years, people have believed that scallops provide a sexual hormone level boost in both men and women. The reputation for this came from Greece, when legend has it that Aphrodite, goddess of love, was carried to Earth on a scallop shell.
