How Almonds Improve Your Sex Life

The almond is one of the oldest known aphrodisiacs and fertility symbol. It's even mentioned in the Bible as Samson courted Delilah with fragrant almond branches. In India they use the kernel of the almond in healing premature ejaculation. The nutrients and scent of the almond is one of the all time favorites for many pursuits of love and seduction, not to mention plain healthy eating.

The aroma of the almond is known arouse women particularly. Ancient Persians used to put almonds in with flower petals to perfume them before adding them to desserts to gain the sensual benefits this wonderful smell provides. You can find a large variety of almond scented bath and body products. Almond scented candles can help set a romantic ambience that can be hard to resist.

For a seriously sensual experience, try massaging your partner with almond scented lotion or massage oil. They will melt in your hands. Men can warm up a date before it even starts by gifting their date with some almond scented bath and body products. Make sure the gift includes lotion or body spray and have her sample it right away. The sensuality of the scent will begin to work it's magic through your date.

Almonds are considered the most nutritious of all nuts as they are an excellent source of fiber, vitamin E, zinc, selenium, copper, potassium, phosphorus, biotin, riboflavin, niacin and iron. Almonds are a protein powerhouse and are as good for you on numerous levels not limited to, but including your sex life.

You can be very creative about the way you take advantage of the benefits almonds have to offer. Raw almonds have the best benefits. Keep them in a covered candy dish for handy snacking. If you mix them in with chocolate covered almonds, it makes a delicious treat with the benefits of chocolate too. Serve Almond Aphrodisiac soup for an appetizer. The recipe is listed below. For dessert you can serve Marzipan (almond paste) or almond cookies. Allow almonds to give you that extra burst of benefits for your next love making session. You'll be amazed at how effective they can be.

Almond Aphrodisiac Soup
Ingredients:
¼ Cup Raspberries
Enough sugar to lightly coat raspberries
2 hard boiled egg yolks
1 cup almonds, blanched and skinned
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup light cream
2 Tablespoons honey

Instructions:
Toss raspberries in sugar and lightly crush. Set aside. Put nuts and egg yolks in a blender or food processor and chop to fine. Slowly add the chicken stock, a spoonful at a time, until the ingredients make a fine paste. Continue blending on high speed as you slowly pour in the rest of the chicken stock and cream. Pour the contents into a saucepan and heat the soup very carefully on a low heat until it is hot and thick. Do not allow it to come to a boil or it will curdle. Stir in the honey and add to two bowls for serving. Top each bowl with the sugared, crushed raspberries and serve immediately.