Get Stuffed This Thanksgiving: Aphrodisiac Side Dishes
Typically,
Thanksgiving is all about food comas, football, and Catch Phrase with the fam, why not add a little romance in there as well? Fight the effects of tryptophan this year by adding some more stimulating ingredients to your sides. Greens and spices such as asparagus, figs, nutmeg, ginger, and honey are all aphrodisiacs that will have you swapping that post-feast nap for a higher calorie burn activity...
Asparagus is touted for its aphrodisiac properties because of it's phallic shape and
high Vitamin E content. Prosciutto wrapped asparagus is one of my favorites and makes a sexy substitute for green bean casserole. Try this
recipe from Giada De Laurentiis
Figs and honey
are both foods claiming to have an exciting effect. Figs for their
appearance and Vitamin A content that is great for circulation. And Honey that is regarded for its Vitamin B content, stimulating the production of
testosterone. This recipe for
roasted figs with honey and rosemary works double time and tastes delicious.
Personally, my favorite part of Thanksgiving dinner is pie. And you might try this recipe for
pumpkin ginger cheesecake pie if you want more than just that for dessert. Both natural aphrodisiacs,
ginger has excellent effects on the circulatory system and
nutmeg was used by Chinese women for its mildly hallucinogenic properties.
Who ever said stuffing yourself to the brim with family and friends couldn't be sexy? Pshaw!
P.S. If you want to make things really easy, don't skimp on the most libidinous ingredient of all,
red wine.
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