When we think about love and sex, we usually don’t think about nuts (oh wait, I guess we do!). Over the years, I’ve encouraged clients to practice using the right foods and herbs to feed not just their body, but their whole experience of intimacy.

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Nuts: The Unsung Heroes of Passion

Over the years, I have suggested walnuts to my male clients. Many older men have come back to me, grinning ear to ear, saying, “Those walnuts you told me to eat? Let’s just say my wife and I are both happier. I am telling all my friends about them.” While this is an old Taoist sexual secret, science backs it up. A Harvard study found that men who added a daily handful of walnuts, almonds, and hazelnuts saw a real boost in sexual desire and performance. I’ve watched clients’ energy, confidence, and even semen quality improve just by adding these crunchy little wonders to their routine.

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Herbs: Ancient Alchemy for Healthy Libido

Herbs are my secret weapons, and I’ve seen their effects firsthand in my clients and myself. Ginseng, for example, can lift energy and desire in both men and women. Goji berries aren’t just trendy; they help balance hormones and boost vitality, and many of my clients report improvements in energy and sexual health.

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Horny goat weed (if a name can paint a thousand pictures, this one certainly does) has a long tradition as a libido enhancer, supporting hormone balance and sexual vitality in both men and women. Black sesame seeds, which I affectionately call “blood food,” are prized in traditional medicine for nourishing the blood and kidneys, supporting circulation, and providing essential minerals. This is especially important for women, who lose blood monthly, and for men, since semen is considered “blood refined” in many holistic traditions.

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When you nourish your body with these herbs and seeds, you’re supporting the very foundation of passion: healthy blood, balanced hormones, and vibrant energy.

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Fruits: Nature’s Sweetest Aphrodisiacs

Let’s not forget the fruit bowl. Mangoes, pineapples, figs, these aren’t just delicious, they’re legendary in the world of love. Mango brings fertility, pineapple brings sweetness and energy, and figs? Well, figs are practically poetry for your eyes (I wonder which part of the body they enhance?). Papaya, guava, red banana, apples, each one brings its magic, and together, they create a symphony of sensuality.

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The Heart of Desire: Circulation, Blood, and Minerals

Here’s what I’ve learned: great love starts with great circulation. When your blood is rich, your minerals are balanced, and your energy is flowing, desire follows naturally. These foods are a gift to your body and your heart.​