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Beans and lentils can…

1. Boost your enzymes

One cup of Adzuki beans contain 34% of your daily copper value. Copper is important for making both your connective tissue and skin pigment by helping the function of you enzymes.

2. Control high blood pressure

Their protein and fiber help to prevent and control hypertension.

3.  Control weight

A study by the Journal of the American College of Nutrition revealed that those who ate beans had a 22% lower chance of obesity than those who did not.

4. Increase iron intake

The vitamin C found in lentils is a great way for the body to naturally absorb more of the iron found in beans.

5. Prevent birth defects

A single cup of lentils provides 90% of your daily value of folate which is important foreveryone but eevn more so for pregnant women.

6. Reduce risks of cancer

The Harvard School of Public Health performed a study which found that women between the ages of 26 to 46 who ate beans and lentils at least two times a week were 25% less at risk for breast cancer than women who ate them only once a month.

Here is a Weight Watchers recipe I found for Lentil and Black Bean Chili

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup(s) dry lentils, French-variety, picked over for debris
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 large uncooked onion(s), diced
1 large sweet red pepper(s), diced
2 Tbsp minced garlic
3 Tbsp chili powder
2 tsp dried oregano
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp kosher salt
29 oz canned diced tomatoes, fire-roasted with chilies, undrained
31 oz canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup(s) cilantro, fresh, chopped

Directions

Place lentils in a large sauce pan and cover with water by several inches; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until lentils are tender but retain a little bite, about 10 to 15 minutes; drain well and set aside.

Meanwhile, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook onion, pepper and garlic, stirring often, until vegetables are softened, about 10 minutes.

In a cup, combine chili powder, oregano, cumin, cayenne and salt; add to skillet and stir well to combine. Cook, stirring often, about 1 minute.

Add tomatoes and their juice, and beans to skillet; stir well to combine. Cover skillet and simmer so flavors can blend, about 5 to 10 minutes. Fold in lentils and cilantro; serve.

Yields about 8 servings at 1 cup per serving.

~Alancia M

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The causes are many and varied, and in some cases, low libido can be attributed to medication use or pre-existing health conditions. In addition, a lack of desire may also be caused by lifestyle habits like drinking, smoking and being sedentary, as well as by your diet, stress levels, age and even whether or not you have children in the home. When this occurs, doctors often place women on one of a variety of pharmaceutical drugs, most of which are known to possess a multitude of unpleasant or even dangerous side effects. For that reason, a growing number of affected women are opting to turn to different foods to bring their libido back.

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Oatmeal
Oats are one of the best foods that women can use to enhance their sex drive. These grains, which are more effective in their minimally-processed form, help to boost levels of sex hormone. They do this by decreasing the body’s amounts of sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG), thereby allowing the sex hormones to act on the body and improve sexual desire and ability. Oatmeal is known to be so effective for women’s libido enhancement that many women report a noticeable difference in a matter of minutes after eating it.

This organic oats from Nature’s Path is one of our favorite oats out there.

Oysters
Many people believe that oysters are considered an aphrodisiac because of their startling resemblance to the female genitalia. In reality, the aphrodisiac properties of oysters stem from their extremely high zinc content. This mineral is needed by the body to produce adequate levels of sex hormones, particularly testosterone. Eat a serving of them at least twice per week to keep your libido more active.

You can also take oyster supplements like this one from Deep Blue Health.

Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is a very healthy fat that has a long history of traditional use in Southeast Asia, the West Indies and the Pacific Islands. Besides stimulating weight loss and boosting energy, it also elevates testosterone levels. It does this by increasing the function of the thyroid gland, which controls the production and distribution of all of the body’s hormones. Regular coconut oil, while it isn’t the best kind to use, is the easiest variety to find. If possible, try to get virgin coconut oil since this form has been minimally processed, allowing it to retain more of its beneficial hormonal effects.

This organic virgin coconut oil from Nutiva is a bestseller.

Broccoli
All vegetables in the cabbage family are helpful for enhancing your libido, but broccoli has been shown to be especially effective. Like oatmeal, it reduces the ability of SHBG to lock your body’s sex hormones away and preventing them from having any benefit.

For those who do not really like to eat broccoli, then broccoli powders are a great alternative!

Cayenne Pepper
Cayenne is a common ingredient in almost all spicy dishes, but it can also be used for women’s libido enhancement. This hot pepper increases circulation, improving the flow of blood to the genitals and making arousal easier. Without adequate blood flow to this area, sensitivity is low and desire may be virtually nonexistent.

Cayenne, fortunately, is commonly present and readily available in most kitchens.

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