As surprising as it may be, there’s a link between your sex life in your later years and spinach! Although it’s not an aphrodisiac, spinach may be just what you need to boost your flagging love life. This green, leafy superfood contains a healthy amount of folate—the folic acid from food sources—which can increase the blood flow to your sexual organs. And that can spell relief from sexual issues in your later life!

But that’s only the beginning of what this nutritional powerhouse can do for you. Spinach is a well-known muscle-builder that’s a rich source of…

• Plant-based omega-3s and various other antioxidants that help protect against heart disease, stroke and neurological issues such as age-related memory loss.
• Lutein—a chemical compound that helps prevent cataracts as well as age-related macular degeneration.
• A combination of nutrients including magnesium, vitamins A and C, as well as folic acid, that may help prevent some of the factors that lead to cancers of the prostate, colon, lung and breast.
• Calcium which helps strengthen bones and reduce the risk of osteoporosis.

Plus, this nutritional heavyweight contains fiber, carotenoids, bioflavanoids, vitamin K and iron. Make it a habit to include one cup of fresh or one-half cup cooked spinach into your daily diet regimen. Or for variety, include other dark leafy greens such as kale, bok choy, collards, Swiss chard, turnip greens or romaine lettuce.