In the Mood For Love: 5 Mood Foods to Feed Your Lover on Valentines Day

Creating a magical mood for Valentines Day can be as easy as cooking dinner for your loved one, if youre mixing the right ingredients for romance. Aphrodisiacs have existed for centuries with questionable reputation, but studies have proven that many foods do have chemical components that elevate mood, and even create the sensation of falling in love. Let Diane Brown, chef/author of The Seduction Cookbook: Culinary Creations for Lovers ,heat up your Valentines Day by suggesting these amorous foods that are packed with the punch of mood enhancing ingredients.

(PRWEB) February 2 2004--Shellfish like scallops or oysters have a high dose of zinc, an essential good mood nutrient, which triggers the feel-good brain chemical serotonin. Zinc is also a key ingredient for testosterone production, heightening sexual performance in both genders.

Pasta cravings may be a subconscious attempt to raise serotonin levels. Serotonin is the brain chemical, responsible for happy moods, sleep and appetite control. Eating pasta gives the brain a sense of well being, a definite lift in feeling romantic.

Legumes such as garbanzo beans, black beans and lentils are great sources for vitamin B6, vitamin C, folic acid (folate) and zinc, all beneficial to an upbeat mood.

Nuts provide a high dose of vitamin E, as well as being rich in iron magnesium and zinc. Tossing a small handful of pine nuts, walnuts or almonds into a salad adds an easy elegance that will also provide a boost to the libido.

Chocolate carries a romantic association to all lovers, perhaps because of the effects on the brain of a naturally occurring substance called phenylethylamine PEA. PEA can enhance endorphin levels, increase libido and act as a natural antidepressant.

Whenever I prepare a sumptuous meal for my significant other, we find ourselves feeling passionate. I love that food can touch a persons emotions so deeply," says Diane, If you want to work the same culinary magic on your mate, The Seduction Cookbook will deliver alluring menus and foods styled to your seduction method, whatever it might be."

Author Diane Brown is a restaurant industry professional and proprietor of Intimate Catering. In addition to serving romantic meals to thousands of happy couples, she teaches aphrodisiac cooking classes. Her recipes can be found in "Bon Appetit," "Gourmet," "Sunset," and "Love" magazines. She lives in Los Angeles, California. Her work and the book have been featured on Dick Clarks The Other Half and Ivanhoe Broadcast News. She is available as a guest in California, nationwide and via telephone. Contact Diane Brown at 310-625-0443 (cell), 310-442-9495 (office) or dbrown@theseductioncookbook.com.

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ISBN 0-595-29884-2, January 2004. Trade Paperback.

$14.95. Available wherever fine books are sold.

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