By Ashley Nickel For Daily Mail Australia
02:15 12 Apr 2024, updated 03:05 12 Apr 2024
A professional nutritionist has revealed the foods Australians should be eating that could help improve their sex life.
Claudia Calisto, founder of Total Health & Wellbeing, focuses on addressing sex hormones like testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone when treating patients experiencing a low libido.
Many of the foods Ms Calisto suggested – including red wine, oysters, and nuts also featured on Healthline’s list of recommended foods for increased sex drive.
Fruits and vegetables
Her top recommendation for improving sex drive was incorporating berries into diets.
‘Berries are rich in zinc, a mineral that can increase the production of testosterone in men,’ she said.
‘Additionally, berries are jam-packed with antioxidants that are known to increase blood flow to the sex organs.’
Another fruit high on the ingredients list was watermelon, as it contains L-Citrulline, a non-essential amino acid that helps improve blood flow, which could reduce erectile dysfunction.
One green Ms Calisto urged Aussies to eat regularly was broccoli as it contains Indole-3-carbinol, which could prevent the development of estrogen-enhanced cancers including breast, endometrial and cervical.
Nuts and seeds
Ms Calisto also recommended eating three different nuts and seeds: pine nuts, pumpkin seeds and walnuts.
‘Pine nuts contain good fats, particularly good for men who want an active sex life,’ she said.
‘They contain Arginine, which helps dilate the blood vessels to improve sex drive and could help men to maintain an erection.
‘Never underestimate pumpkin seeds,’ she continued. ‘They are incredibly nutritious and packed with zinc.’
Good fats
Ms Calisto is advocates for a diet rich in avocados and olive oil, attributing certain aphrodisiac properties to them.
‘Avocados are considered a natural aphrodisiac because they are enormously high in phytonutrients and aid in dilating increasing blood flow to the sex organs,’ Ms Calisto said.
‘Extra virgin olive oil works its magic by triggering the testosterone hormone, which induces sexual desires thus enhancing orgasms.
Seafood
Also high on the list was oysters, which Ms Calisto nicknamed ‘nature’s aphrodisiac’, due to their high level of zinc.
‘Did you know that every ejaculation, a male loses about a milligram of zinc?,’ she said.
‘Therefore this mineral needs regular replenishment if you want to maintain health and good sex drive.’
Herbs and spices
She also recommended two herbs for their sex drive boosting qualities.
‘Saffron is an aphrodisiac spice,’ Ms Calisto said.
‘Chronic stress disrupts hormone balance and can dampen libido. Saffron’s natural compounds may help regulate stress hormones and promote a sense of calm by supporting healthy serotonin levels.
‘Lowering stress levels is a great way to increase libido and overall sexual wellbeing.
‘Red ginseng also reduces stress, promotes relaxation and greatly improves blood flow to the sex organs.’
Drinks
The last four places on Ms Calisto’s list were dedicated to drinks.
‘Green tea is rich in compounds called catechins which…
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