According to the old cliché, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”, but could eating apples improve your sex life? One study says yes.
Young women (18-43) who ate more than one apple a day had significantly higher levels of perceived sexual function and lubrication levels than women who ate less than one apple a day.
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Why is this the case? Researchers believe the phytonutrient phloridzin might play a big role. Phloridzin has a couple of unique effects on the body; one of which is that it acts as a weak phytoestrogen (plant based estrogen) that can sometimes help to balance hormones. It is also a polyphenol with significant anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity that may improve blood flow in the body, including the pelvis, improving female sexual response and desire. I don’t know about you, but as far as aphrodisiac foods are concerned, I would much rather eat apples than oysters or Spanish fly.
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We don’t yet know if the same is true for the guys, but ladies join the Nutritionista Challenge and eat a fresh, organic, non-GMO apple a day for three months to see if you notice a difference. It really is a nourish yourself sexy food to help you get the glow!
Looking for more healthy ways to incorporate more apples into your everyday life? Check out these Nutritionista apple recipes.
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