Since the time of the ancient Romans--or perhaps even before that--certain foods have been considered aphrodisiacs. For instance, oysters, high in zinc (which is supposed to help boost sperm count) and omega-3 fatty acids (which are known to improve nervous system function) were associated with immoral behavior in women who ate them.
My husband tells it this way: On our first date—which happened to be on Valentine's Day—it was love at first bite. Why? When we went out to dinner, I ate only half of my meal and then pushed my plate in his direction, offering him the leftover veal chop and mashed potatoes. He of the foodie, live-to-eat variety and me with an eat-to-live leaning were, in his mind, the perfect pair.
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How many times have you heard about people who are beautiful "on the inside?" Now, I know this refers to the type of person they are, the kind of heart and soul they have—not their physical beauty. But lately—and especially after writing about foods that fight aging—I've been thinking about this literally.
