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normal libido, or sex drive, promotes physical and emotional wellness
and can strengthen intimacy with your partner. Many factors can
interfere with women's libido, including hormonal shifts, medications
such as birth control pills, sleep loss, vaginal dryness and low
self-esteem. Addressing underlying causes as well as eating a healthy
diet rich in certain nutrients can help restore lost sex drive, making
way for a more gratifying life.
Fatty Fish
Fish are top
sources of omega-3 fatty acids, essential fats your body must obtain
from food. In addition to reducing bodily inflammation and enhancing
cardiovascular health, omega-3s can help stave off negative moods and
boost libido, says sexual health expert and urologist Dr. Jennifer
Berman. The American Heart Association recommends eating at least two
3.5-ounce servings of fish per week. Particularly omega-3-rich varieties
include salmon, herring, mackerel, herring and lake trout.
Fruits and Veggies
As major
providers of antioxidants, fruits and vegetables can add vitality to
your meals and your sex drive. In a study published in the
"International Journal of Impotence Research" in 2007, 59 women with
metabolic syndrome, a collection of obesity-related conditions, consumed
a Mediterranean-style diet or an alternate diet for two years. By the
study's end, women who ate the Mediterranean diet consumed significantly
more fruits and vegetables and showed greater improvements in sexual
function than the control group. For similar benefits, incorporate
particularly antioxidant-rich produce, such as berries, tomatoes, sweet
potatoes and dark, leafy greens, into your meals and snacks regularly.
Whole Grains
Unlike refined
grains, such as white flour and instant rice, whole grains are not
stripped of vital nutrient content during processing. As a result, they
provide more fiber, antioxidants and B vitamins. B vitamins play an
important role in lidibo. Consume whole grains in prepared foods, such
as breads, cereals and pastas, that list whole grains as a main
ingredient. Nutritious examples include oats, brown rice, quinoa, barley
and air-popped popcorn.
Nuts, Seeds and Avocados
Nuts, seeds and
avocados supply healthy fats, which can help increase libido and
minimize vaginal dryness, making sex more pleasurable. Flaxseeds have
estrogenlike effects, which may help improve your hormone levels. For an
omega-3 boost, particularly if you seldom eat fish, have flaxseeds and
walnuts. Avocados are useful libido boosters, according to The Doctors
TV show, and provide nutritious alternatives to fatty cheese, bacon and
mayo on sandwiches and salads.
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