Romance between people is a matter of chemistry. So is food. His sleepy feeling after Thanksgiving dinner owes itself as much to the triptophan in the turkey as it does to your hard work. Studies suggest that the omega-3 fatty acids in fish may impact mood. Even the act of cooking itself has been shown to increase feel good endorphin levels. Here are some foods thought to kindle the emotions. Do they work? Try them yourself!

• Chocolate is a food with a certifiable aphrodisiac effect. Not only is the taste pleasurable, but cocoa contains phenylethylamine, a naturally occurring brain chemical that makes humans feel the euphoria associated with love.
• Carbohydrates stimulate serotonin levels, the brain’s way of relaxing you. So bread and pasta are indeed friends of romance.
• The capsaicin in hot peppers is thought to increase drive, so the men of many warm-climate cultures will attest. Vanilla acts upon the central nervous system—its fragrance can have a powerful effect. Thyme, oregano and nutmeg are also thought to put men in a romantic mood.

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1. Posted 04/30/2009 at 10:57 AM by juliereglag

   ooOOOoooo very interesting!

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