Boost your love-life this Valentine’s Day by going Veggie
WANT to give you and your partner a boost of romance this Valentine’s Day?
Then one of the best things you can do is cook veggie, according to health experts.
Health charity, Viva!Health, say that many vegetarian foods are known for their aphrodisiac properties – so if you’d like to enjoy a fruity or possibly steamy time on February 14, cooking up a dish bursting with fruit and veg will really improve your chances!
Viva! founder & director, Juliet Gellatley, nutritional therapist, says:
“Eating veggie just makes you feel more sexy.”
Vegetarian diets are jam-packed with natural aphrodisiacs that will make your heart glow and other bits tingle too – such as asparagus, almonds, avocados, bananas, celery, hot chillis and dark chocolate, raspberries and strawberries. Pumpkin seeds are an excellent source of zinc, known to improve sex drive as they protect against impotence and infertility.
Aphrodisiac foods have to get the blood pumping; this can be a problem for people who suffer from impotence. The main cause of which is blocked arteries, caused by fatty foods such as meat and dairy products. These foods clog up the arteries leading to and from the heart also block the blood flow to other vital organs! They increase the risk of diabetes and obesity which are also linked to impotence.
Juliet adds: “On the other hand, a diet rich in fruit and vegetables, whole grains, pulses, nuts and seeds protects against blocked arteries, heart disease, stroke and many other conditions. They are also bursting with vital nutrients that increase energy and zest!”
Want to plan a romantic three course veggie meal to impress your loved one? Viva!Health are here to help with these delicious and simple recipes available for free online. Visit http://vrc.viva.org.uk/
Starter: Avocado and Smoked Tofu Salad
Main: Sun-dried Tomato and Asparagus Pasta with Pesto
Dessert: Chocolate &; Brandy Truffle Hearts
Full recipes and hi-resolution images are available upon request.
For more information about this media release, call the press office on 0117 970 4637 or the VVF on 0117 970 5190 or emailvvfpress@vegetarian.org.uk or info@vegetarian.org.uk.
About the author
Dr. Justine Butler
Justine joined Viva! in 2005 after graduating from Bristol University with a PhD in molecular biology. After working as a campaigner, then researcher and writer, she is now Viva!’s head of research and her work focuses on animals, the environment and health. Justine’s scientific training helps her research and write both in-depth scientific reports, such as White Lies and the Meat Report, as well as easy-to-read factsheets and myth-busting articles for consumer magazines and updates on the latest research. Justine also recently wrote the Vegan for the Planet guide for Viva!’s Vegan Now campaign.
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