5 Spices to Heat up Your Love Life

5/1/2012

By: Maggie, Contributor

Spice up your love life by adding these spices to your diet!

Spicing Up Your Love Life Through the Power of Food

You know the saying “the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach?” Well, turns out it’s true. In fact, we’ve uncovered five foods that are known aphrodisiacs and will help you and your partner be more in the mood.

The Spice Rush: Cinnamon, Cloves, and Allspice

Cinnamon, cloves and allspice are spices traditionally used in sweet dishes like cakes and cookies, but they also pack a medicinal punch. They’re capable of increasing blood flow by stimulating circulation, which can put you in the mood. They also contain eugenol which increases the body temperature. And cinnamon has been scientifically proven to enhance arousal. So next time you want to get your romance on, consider having some dessert first.