The Benefits of Beets: beetroot is an aphrodisiac

Although at a glance or a nibble, this deeply colored root vegetable may not seem to be the most evocative of foods. But evidence of the benefits of beets (including aphrodisiac use) go waaaay back. In fact, the link between beets and the games of love is in evidence in the sensually provocative murals on the ruins of Pompeii.

Aphrodisiac beets in history

Need something more convincing? How about this: Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, ate beets to make herself more appealing. And, according to food historian Tori Avery, the ancient Romans sipped beet juice to promote that sexual feeling.

But it is only in recent years that beets hit the big time as an aphrodisiac in the modern world. Why? Because in 2003, the British Government awarded a 126,000-pound grant to a farmer to market beetroot as the new secret to vitality. (The Brits now have a website called Love Beetroot. It’s filled, as you might guess, with facts about this fertility food as well as a wealth of beetroot recipes.)

TO TRY: Brown Rice Salad with Leeks, Roasted Golden Beets and Orange-Maple Dressing.

Health benefits

The root’s potency is in its high boron content. Boron is a mineral thought to influence the production of sex hormones as well as improve the immune system.

Beets are also a great source of manganese. Discover why manganese is important to your sexual health. The magnesium in beets is a benefit that tends to impact men’s sexual health more than women’s. And that’s not the only beet nutrient great for men.

Benefits of beets for men

But here’s one of the best beetroot benefits for men. Beets are high in nitrates, which convert to nitric oxide in your body. Nitric oxide expands your blood vessels to increase blood flow. This is, of course, great news for your heart. But it is also good news for your sex life. That’s because blood pressure issues lead to difficulty in achieving arousal and sexual orgasm.

Oh, and chew on this: Beetroot also shows evidence of isobutyl methoxy pyrazine, said to be the most powerfully stimulating smell on earth.

So if anyone ever asks you, “Are beets aphrodisiac?” Your answer should be, “Heck yeah!”

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Amy Reiley

An award-winning author of five aphrodisiac cookbooks with an MA in Gastronomy, Amy Reiley has spent the past 18 years studying the history and science behind aphrodisiac foods. She speaks on aphrodisiacs globally and has brought her knowledge of aphrodisiac foods to national television shows including The Today Show and CBS Early Show. Amy is also a freelance food, wine and health writer and wine competition judge. Her work has appeared in publications ranging from Variety to The Daily Meal. She is a former wine editor for Gayot.com and wine & spirits editor of Las Vegas magazine. Most importantly, Amy is a mother to 2 human children and 1 standard poodle.

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