#HealthBytes: 6 food-items that might kill your sex drive
A satisfying sexual life results in overall emotional, physical, and mental well-being of a couple. There are many determinants of optimal sexual health, one of that being your diet. Notably, there are certain food-items that are good for sexual-drive, while some that should be avoided even if there's nothing else in the pantry. Here are 6 food items you must avoid before sex.
Beans and Dairy
Beans: Beans contain oligosaccharides (i.e. indigestible sugars that body can't fully break-down), thus eating them might result in abdominal cramps and excess gas, that are not ideal situations when you're in a mood for sex. Dairy: Dairy before sex is a big no-no. Consuming dairy-foods is known to reduce sexual appetite, make your body produce more mucus, and leave you feeling bloated and gassy.
Red meats and Alcohol
Red Meats: Red meats aren't the easiest thing to digest. Now, with your digestive system doing some undue work, you may start feeling lethargic and tired, which will eventually kill your desire to have sex. Alcohol: A few glasses of beer (or even colas/sodas for that matter) might seem tempting before sex, but they are bound to lower your libido and affect performance.
Broccoli and Licorice
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 lowering of libido in both men and women. So, forget about it, if getting active in bedroom is on cards.
