5 Food Items Women Must Add To Their Diet To Improve Sexual Health

When you eat nutritious food, it benefits your sexual health as well. It can positively impact your libido, blood circulation and smell down there. If you add loads of vegetables and lean protein food items to your diet, it helps to do away with many health issues along with preventing the body from being deficient in any minerals and vitamins.

When you eat processed food or sugar, it affects you adversely, not just physically but also sexually. We connected with Dr Rekha Radhamony, an Ayurveda expert, to understand what food items can help women improve their sex life.

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She shared in her caption how in the living with Covid-19 scenario more and more patients have been complaining of deteriorating sexual health and libido. She added, “According to Ayurveda, sex is one of the three main pillars of health (after food and sleep).”

Instead of running after supplements, one must try to modify their diet. Food items that enhance Agni are good because they support the body to absorb all the nutrients.

Here is a list of food items that can help women improve their sexual health.

Dates (Khajur)

Dates have a positive impact on the sexual health of women as well as men. Regular consumption of it can help improve sex drive. Dates are natural aphrodisiacs that offer solutions to problems related to sexual health.

It comes loaded with vitamin C, iron and folate among other nutrients. It can help you stay energetic and active. Dates also have amino acids that are known for improving sexual health.

Drumstick Tree (Moringa)

Moringa or drumstick tree is often consumed in the powdered form. Some people directly add its leaves to a few recipes. It not only can improve the quality of sperm but also enhances the sex drive of both men and women.

It is rich in antioxidants and potassium which act like aphrodisiacs for the body. These elements are known for improving blood circulation, mood and reducing stress.

Pomegranate (Anar)

Pomegranate is one fruit that you can consume every day to improve your reproductive system, enhance sex drive and boost sexual health. It is also suggested for women trying to conceive.

Pomegranate is a superfood loaded with antioxidants. It increases blood flow and boosts sex drive. It has been proven to increase testosterone levels among men, which directly impacts the quality of sperm in a positive way. However, people with high blood pressure issues must avoid it.

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Jowar

Jowar is good for the intestines. It is known to reduce risks for osteoporosis and helps people suffering from issues of gallbladder. It boosts immunity, improves the texture of the skin, regulates cholesterol levels in the body, tones down risks of asthma, keeps the heart healthy and manages insulin levels. What many do not know is that it is good for your sexual health as well.

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