Top Valentine’s Day Aphrodisiacs – CBS Houston

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ChocolateChocolate Chocolate plays a role in the production of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that increases feelings of relaxation. (Photo Credit: Thinkstock)
Top Valentine’s Day AphrodisiacsAsparagus A great source of potassium, fiber, vitamin B6, vitamins A and C, and thiamin and folic acid, asparagus has deep aphrodisiac roots from 19th century France. (Photo Credit: Thinkstock)
Top Valentine’s Day AphrodisiacsAvocados The vitamin E in avocados work wonders for hormones. (Photo Credit: Thinkstock)
Top Valentine’s Day AphrodisiacsBananas The potassium in bananas is great for muscle strength. (Photo Credit: Thinkstock)
Top Valentine’s Day AphrodisiacsBeets Beets are a natural source of tryptophan and betaine, two substances that promote a general feeling of well-being. (Photo Credit: Thinkstock)
ChampagneChampagne You don't have to drink as much of the bubbly beverage to lower inhibitions without slowing blood flow. (Photo Credit: Thinkstock)
Top Valentine’s Day AphrodisiacsChili Peppers Chili peppers get the blood flowing along with most other spicy peppers. (Photo Credit: Thinkstock)
Top Valentine’s Day AphrodisiacsCoffee The caffeine increases blood flow, boosts heart rate, and increases stamina. (Photo Credit: Thinkstock)
Top Valentine’s Day AphrodisiacsGinkgo Biloba This extract can improve the body's circulatory system, leadin to increased blood flow. (Photo Credit: Thinkstock)
Top Valentine’s Day AphrodisiacsGinseng Ginseng can mildly increase energy levels in humans and animals. (Photo Credit: Thinkstock)
OystersOysters The seafood contains high levels of zinc, which stimulates the hormone testosterone. (Photo Credit: Thinkstock)
Top Valentine’s Day AphrodisiacsPomegranates The fruit of passion protects blood vessel linings for better circulation and lowers cortisol levels for increased testosterone. (Photo Credit: Thinkstock)
WatermelonWatermelon Phytonutrient citrulline in the fruit causes blood vessels to relax and speeds up circulation. (Photo Credit: Thinkstock)
Wheat GermWheat Germ Wheat germ helps balance and maintain women's estrogen levels, warding off anxiety, bloating, headaches. (Photo Credit: Thinkstock)
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