Libido-Boosting Foods

Candles and music aren't the only things that might help get you in the mood this Valentine's Day. Eating certain foods can spice up your sex life and improve your overall health. Nutritionist Peggy Kotsopoulos, author of "Kitchen Cures," shares her favorite libido-boosting superfoods on this episode of "Daily Shot."

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Pumpkin seeds: Like the commonly known libido booster oysters, pumpkin seeds pack large amounts of zinc, which increases testosterone. "Testosterone is an important sex hormone for both men and women," Peggy says.

Spirulina: This algae contains the important amino acid tyrosine. "Tyrosine is a precursor to dopamine, the neurotransmitter that's responsible for pleasure and desire and arousal," Peggy explains. "It gives you that motivation to want to have sex."

Maca: Coined "nature's Viagra," maca is a Peruvian root vegetable that comes in a supplement form. "It actually helps to balance your hormones," she says. "It's been used for centuries to help to boost libido," sexual stamina, and endurance.

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Chocolate: The phenethylamine, or PEA, in chocolate contributes to feelings of love, making it an all-the-more appropriate Valentine's Day gift for your honey.

Asparagus: Peggy says this vegetable "is really high in vitamin B3, or niacin, which increases your skin's sensitivity to touch. It actually increases histamine production in your body, which is essential for an orgasm."

Peggy says that sex is important to our health for many reasons. "Not only does it increase our emotional connection with our partner; it actually helps to boost your immune system," she explains. Regular romps help improve cardiovascular function, prevent heart attacks, lower blood pressure, and lower cholesterol.

How often should we be having sex? Watch today's "Daily Shot" to find out.