Anne of Carversville

Click to view the extraordinary photos of helenabraga on FlickrBefore scientists understood the verifiable sexy health benefits of strawberries, they were deeply embedded in sexy food folklore. Art and poetry have long associated strawberries as a sign of love, based on their heart-like appearance.

Strawberries are considered as a symbol of robust fertility, wearing their countless tiny seeds ‘totally exposed’ on their outer skin.

Strawberries are called ‘fruit nipples’. Reading this fact and then stumbling headon into some Martha Stewart cupcakes, sent me into a totally decadent direction this afternoon. Read on.

Visions of ‘fruit nipples’ inspire our naughty minds, but we’re equally focused here on sensual health and strong libidos. What about the health benefits of strawberries?

British researcher Patrick Holford believes that strawberries and raspberries are increasing sexual activity in the UK, where a buying craze for strawberries has lifted sales by over 20% in the last year.

Weekend strawberry purchases were up three-fold in Feb. 2009. Scientists believe that the high content of zinc in the seeds of these berries makes strawberries a natural viagra.

Expert Nutrition Institute (Institute for Optimum Nutrition) adds: “It is not only zinc. These berries contain large amounts of antioxidants to normalize blood flow to sexual organs, and the sugar content of one of the lowest among all the fruits, so you get maximum energy with a minimum of calories. “

More sensual health benefits of strawberries include 100 times more folic acid than a single apple. Strawberries can reduce depression, improve brain function and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Folic acid is a positive benefit for women wanting to become pregnant.

Do you think it’s amazing how sexy food is so good for you physically, psychologically and emotionally, too?