The Food of Love
b'Throughout history, humans have attributed aphrodisiac powers to certain foods, from legendary lover Casanova\\u2019s diet of fifty oysters for breakfast to chocolate, the default Valentine\\u2019s Day gift for the uninspired. But how did such varying vegetables as asparagus, potatoes, and Peruvian maca acquire this reputation\\u2014and do any of them actually deserve it? Join us to find out the history and science behind edible aphrodisiacs in this NSFW episode of Gastropod.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices'