#HealthBytes: 6 worst food items to eat before sex
A satisfying sexual life results in overall emotional, physical, and mental well-being. There are many determinants of optimal sexual health, one of these being your diet. Notably, there are certain food items that should be eaten before sex, while some that should be avoided even if there's nothing else in pantry. Here are 6 food items you shouldn't eat before bedtime action.
Steer clear of alcohol, beans before having sex
Beans: Beans contain oligosaccharides (ie. indigestible sugars that the body can't fully break down), thus eating them might result in abdominal cramps and excess gas, that are not ideal situations when in the mood for sex. Alcohol: A few glasses of beer (or even colas/sodas for that matter) might seem tempting before sex, but they're bound to lower your libido and badly affect performance.
Avoid red meats and dairy products before getting under sheets
Red Meats: Red meats aren't the easiest thing to digest, and with your digestive system getting some undue work, you may start feeling lethargic and tired, which will eventually kill your desire to have sex. Cheese: Dairy before sex is a big no-no. Cheese, among other dairy foods kills sexual appetite. It may make your body produce more mucus and leave you bloated, gassy.
Say no to broccoli and licorice before getting busy
Broccoli: Although broccoli is a great health-boosting vegetable, but it may lead to windy side-effects that may ruin your mood to get going in bed. Licorice: A New England Journal of Medicine study found out that chewing on licorice can lead to lowered libido in both men and women.
