The Food of Love

Throughout history, humans have attributed aphrodisiac powers to
certain foods, from legendary lover Casanova’s diet of fifty
oysters for breakfast to chocolate, the default Valentine’s Day
gift for the uninspired. But how did such varying vegetables as
asparagus, potatoes, and Peruvian maca acquire this reputation—and
do any of them actually deserve it? Join us to find out the history
and science behind edible aphrodisiacs in this NSFW episode of
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