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Stacy De-Lin, MD (@stacydelin) is a vegan athlete, physician, and reproductive
health specialist based in New York City.
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Pumpkin seeds
These nutty seeds are one of the richest sources
of L-arginine. Try them roasted and sprinkled
over your salad at lunch to turn up the romance after
dinner.2
Soybeans
Good news—these protein-rich legumes will
also help get things steamy in the bedroom, so
throw a few cubes of tofu into your stir-fries, soups,
and smoothies. Your partner will thank you.3
Nori
Who knew this underwater-weed was such a
powerhouse? In addition to its blood-pumping
properties, it helps release hormones for libido and a
more youthful appearance.4
Walnuts
Bake up a batch of vegan chocolate chip
cookies as a romantic gesture for your
sweetheart, and seal the deal by sprinkling in some
L-arginine-loaded walnuts into the batter.5
Chickpeas
These Middle Eastern marvels are the
embodiment of versatility. Not only can you
use them to turn up the heat in your sex life, but you
can heat things up by using them in buffalo chickpea
tacos. Win-win!We all know that what you eat influences your health in
powerful ways. But did you know food can play a major role in
your sex life as well? Foods high in the amino acid L-arginine,
for example, are known to increase nitric oxide, which in turn
dilates arteries and blood vessels to improve blood flow to
all the right places. Here are five super sources of L-arginine
that’ll turn the heat up and get your blood pumping in no time.
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Foods to Get You
in the Mood