Scientists identify fruits to get you in the mood.

Scientists have discovered a fruity way to halt Scotland’s population slump.

They found that strawberries and raspberries boost your sex drive and increase fertility.
The secret of the berries’ success is the high level of zinc in the seeds.
Zinc governs testosterone and increased levels can put both men and woman in the mood for love.

The benefits of berries are that the seeds are eaten rather removed as in other fruits.

Researcher Patrick Holford said yesterday: "My message is simple, every time you have sex or simply want to ready yourself or your partner for sex, you should consume a handful of raspberries or strawberries."

The health expert, of the Institute for Optimum Nutrition, added: "It’s not just the zinc content of the berries, which is beneficial in the bedroom.

"They are incredibly high in anti-oxidants which helps to optimise blood flow to the sex organs and they have the lowest glycaemic load of any fruit meaning they provide sustained energy levels at only few calories."

Holford added that strawberries are also rich in folate, which prevents pregnancy problems, relives depression, improves brainpower and lowers heart disease risk. Both berries provide numerous other health benefits.

There is 100 times more folate in a small punnet for strawberries than there is in one apple.

Scotland is one of the main producers of raspberries, enjoying a world-wide reputation for quality.

Daily Record (Glasgow), May 24th 2004