Seduce with Seafood 'All Fresh Seafood Recommends Edible Aphrodisiacs for Valentine's Day'

Shellfish including oysters, clams and lobsters, have a long history of being considered "edible aphrodisiacs", that is, foods that can increase sexual potency or desire. While these beliefs are often discounted as myths, it is a fact that certain types of seafood do possess nutritional qualities that may back up these amorous claims.

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New York City, NY (PRWEB) February 6, 2007

For those looking for a way to enhance their romance this Valentine's Day, the answer just might be served in a shell.

Shellfish including oysters, clams and lobsters, have a long history of being considered "edible aphrodisiacs", that is, foods that can increase sexual potency or desire. While these beliefs are often discounted as myths, it is a fact that certain types of seafood do possess nutritional qualities that may back up these amorous claims. According to the fishmongers at All Fresh Seafood, a New York City based online seafood retailer, some of the most common seafood thought to have aphrodisiac effects include:

Oysters, Clams and Mussels - These shellfish contain iron, zinc, iodine and the compounds D-aspartic acid and NMDA (N-methyl-D-aspartate). These nutrients have been shown to stimulate the thyroid gland and increase the release of testosterone and estrogen, which can in turn, increase libido.

Lobsters - Lobsters are a good source of B12 and zinc, nutrients vital to maintaining sexual desire. The green part of the lobster liver, tomalley, is also believed to enhance sexual response.

Caviar - Aside from shellfish, caviar have also been touted throughout history to be an aphrodisiac because they are eggs, the definitive symbol of fertility. Caviar eggs contain arginine and zinc which help increase bloodflow to the sexual organs, especially in men.

When people think of Valentine's Day they often think of chocolate, which is also considered to be an aphrodisiac. But unlike chocolate, seafood is sugar free, low in fat and high in lots of vitamins. Oysters, clams, caviar…they are the perfect foods to set the mood.

About All Fresh Seafood

All Fresh Seafood had been in the fresh seafood business in the New York and New Jersey area for nearly two decades. They service 400 of the top restaurants and private clubs in the area and have been highlighted in Zagat, New York Magazine and The New York Times. They are dedicated to the highest quality service, seafood products and selection. All Fresh Seafood continuously searches the world for funky, hard to find seafood items. For more information on All Fresh Seafood visit AllFreshSeafood.com or contact them at 1-866-WOW-Seafood.

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