A nutritionist has highlighted the significance of acquiring the proper nutrients to support your libido and which foods can provide them.
Many people see New Year’s resolutions as opportunities to eliminate habits or foods, but this approach can often be limiting.
Instead, why not view 2026 as a chance to introduce ‘healthier’ choices into your routine?
Especially when it comes to diet, completely cutting things out or going to extremes can sometimes be detrimental, affecting not only mental health but also libido.
Personal trainer and nutritionist Toby King has shed light on how significantly our diet can influence libido, highlighting specific foods that can help restore or enhance it, setting a positive tone for the year of the fire horse.
During a conversation with adult website SoloFun, King emphasized that lacking the right nutrients can negatively affect your ‘energy, hormones, and mood,’ subsequently impacting libido. He then pointed out four foods that can help take you ‘off the escalator’ and get you ‘pinballing’ again.
Broccoli, kale, spinach, and salad are just a few examples of leafy greens that play a crucial role in enabling your body to reach its full potential.
Healthline supports this by noting that leafy green vegetables have ‘numerous health benefits,’ including reducing high blood pressure, lowering the risk of obesity, preventing disease, and improving red blood cell production and bone health.
Toby explains that leafy greens are rich in nutrients such as nitrates, magnesium, and folate, which help blood vessels relax and widen. This enhances circulation and supports lubrication, sensitivity, and performance, alongside maintaining hormonal balance and healthy testosterone levels.
Leafy greens also help reduce inflammation, boost digestion, and fortify the immune system—a far more appealing state than being under the sheets with a runny nose.
You might have heard about nuts having a high-fat content, but that shouldn’t deter you from consuming them.
Nuts and seeds, including almonds, hazelnuts, and cashews, are packed with antioxidants that can reduce the risk of heart disease, lower cholesterol, and potentially decrease blood pressure and blood sugar levels, aiding in stress management, according to Healthline.
Less stress increases the likelihood of being in the mood to disconnect from your phone, work, and other obligations, creating time for relaxation with your partner.
Toby explained, “Many people want to feel in the mood, but they just can’t because they are overstimulated. Including nuts and seeds in your diet can help support your nervous system, which allows you to switch desire back on.”
“There’s good evidence showing that regularly eating nuts is linked to improvements in sexual desire and orgasm quality, especially in men,” he added.
Eggs, with their yolks and whites, contribute to more stable nerve function and hormone production.
Toby points out that a study supports this claim, indicating that men who consume eggs, along with fruits and vegetables, tend to be less aggressive than those who rarely eat these foods.
“Eating eggs regularly in one study showed a decrease in aggressive behavior by 60 percent, so if you are feeling angry or can’t control your mood swings, try eating more eggs,” he suggested.
Yes, you can enjoy chocolate, and it’s actually beneficial to do so. Indulging in something tasty can release happy chemicals in your brain.
When you’re happy, you’re more likely to be open to your partner’s advances, whether that leads to the bedroom or elsewhere.
Dark chocolate, in particular, is high in cocoa content, providing ‘antioxidants and minerals,’ according to Healthline, which can enhance brain health.
It may also improve blood flow, an essential factor for sexual health.
Toby mentions that chocolate can also support gut health by feeding good bacteria, which helps ‘regulate’ your mood.
So go ahead and enjoy that chocolate.