I’m not promiscuous per se, but the first time I kissed a boy was in kindergarten after he gave me a Little Debbie snack cake from his lunch pail. You could say from an early age I was aware of aphrodisiacal qualities in food. Lucky for me (and my unwitting dinner date this evening) ChicagoHealers.com has put together a list of must-have aphrodisiac foods. All of which seem easier to get than the Ruffies I ordered a few weeks ago from an on-line pharmacy in from Pakistan.

1. Chocolate.

Researchers found cocoa contains phenylethylamine and serotonin, which are both "feel good" chemicals. One doctor said “Chocolate produces a euphoric feeling, like when you're in love." I didn’t need a doctor to tell me that, I’m not proud of the things I’ve done for a Klondike bar.

2. Nuts.

Nuts and sesame seeds have an amino acid called L-arginine that enhances blood flow throughout the body and increases stamina. Watch your back Robert Pattenson, the Planters Peanut guy could be the next sexiest man alive.

3. Shellfish.

Oysters, muscles and clams all have high levels of zinc, D-aspartic acid and NMDA compounds which rev-up sex hormones. Just make sure he/she isn’t allergic to shellfish or the only thing you’ll be revving-up is the car for a quick trip to the ER.

4. Licorice.

Doctors say the smell of licorice can get people "in the mood" because the aroma has been shown to be very stimulating. Maybe that Twizzlers afghan my grandmother is crocheting isn’t such a crazy idea after all.

I’m grateful for aphrodisiacs in food and frankly, I’m still not sure which of these foods will do the trick so I’ll just serve them all. And if they fail, I’ll be forced to use my secret weapon, and serve him a Little Debbie snack cake.

That’s why I’m grateful for aphrodisiacs in food.