Need to score? When the subject of sex comes up, few people's minds drift to food and nutrition. However, food can be a vital contributor to your and your partner's libido. Everything you put into your body affects your hormones, energy, brain chemistry and emotions, hence the popular saying "you are what you eat." This is why the idea of aphrodisiacs is so fascinating. An aphrodisiac food is one that, to put it simply, puts you in "the mood."

This can be achieved through the shape, texture, scent or taste of the food, the vitamins and minerals in the food, or a combination of those factors.

The classic aphrodisiac combination of champagne and chocolate is famous for its use in cliché romance flicks, though it lacks the nourishment needed to give your sack-session any extra energy. Luckily, sensual foods do not have to contain unhealthy ingredients like alcohol and refined sugars. For those wishing to engage in behaviour both naughty and nutritious, the following list contains some of the most sexually stimulating foods that are also bursting with the good stuff.

Avocado
Enjoyable for their creamy texture and rich flavour, the avocado is one aphrodisiac food that is considered quite sexually suggestive — the ancient Aztecs even named the tree it grows on "Ahuacuatl," which translates to "testicle tree" in English. Not only will avocado boost your sex-drive, the potassium, folic acid and vitamin B6 will boost your immune system.

Oysters
Known for their appearance in countless cheesy romance flicks, oysters are indeed one of the foods most often associated with aphrodisiac qualities. The high zinc content in this slippery shellfish contains progesterone, which can help increase the production of sperm in men. Oysters are also high in protein, Vitamin C, Vitamin B12, iron, riboflavin, niacin and selenium, making them pack a seriously nutritious punch.

Asparagus
This long, pencil-shaped vegetable has been stirring up sexual urges for centuries. It was custom in 19th-century France for grooms to eat three courses of these sensual shafts prior to their wedding in order to promote virility for their honeymoon. Asparagus is also chock-full of vitamins, fibre, potassium, thiamin and folic acid.

Almonds
This easy-to-find nut is thought by some to have a scent that stimulates female sexual urges. When paired with the complimentary scent of vanilla, the appeal is undeniable for men and women alike. Plus, almonds are synonymous with healthy eating, making an excellent and energizing snack high in protein, magnesium and Vitamin E.

Figs
From their reference in the story of Adam and Eve to holding the place of Cleopatra's favourite food to symbolizing love and fertility to the Ancient Greeks, the fig has always been closely linked to sex. The sweet fruit is also free of fat and sodium, and they are a good source of dietary fibre.

So next time you're planning that romantic night, consider substituting your go-to pizza and beer for some of these arousing alternatives. Whether they work or not, you're sure to have a blast tantalizing each other's tastebuds!