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Avocados, a staple in Mexico and Central and South America, were considered an aphrodisiac by the Aztecs, who called the pear-shaped fruit ahuacate. Avocados were first grown in the U.S. early in 20th century.
In the 1920s, farmers changed the name to avocado because ahuacate was difficult for Americans to pronounce. Worse yet, it is the Aztec word for testicle. As it turns out, the ancient Aztecs may have been onto something!
Few would argue that satisfactory health is essential for satisfactory sex. Food affects how we feel and function, and one of the best ways to build sexual health is through satisfactory nutrition.
Avocados contain many nutrients considered essential to sexual health, such as vitamin E. Sometimes called the “sex vitamin,” Vitamin E is believed to boost the production of sex hormones, which support attraction, mood and desire. Avocados are moreover rich in vitamin B6 and potassium, which are essential for the production of sex hormones.
It’s true that avocados are high in fat, however most of the fat is monounsaturated like that found in olive oil, which can actually assist lower blood cholesterol.1 Avocados are a satisfactory source of potassium and folate, nutrients substancial to circulation and heart health and satisfactory circulation is essential for erectile health.
Avocados are moreover rich in phytonutrients including cholesterol-lowering beta-sitosterol2 and the antioxidant glutathione. Evidence suggests that beta-sitosterol may moreover assist prevent certain cancers, including prostate cancer.3
The avocado is a fruit that is often thought of as a vegetable. It adds a creamy texture and rich green hue to dips, salads, and sandwiches.
