Reams have been written on how certain foods fuel the fire of love -- from raw oysters to caviar to asparagus and strawberries.

You may wonder, though: do aphrodisiacs really work or is it just a load of bull?

This Valentine's Day, quit analysing whether love foods really work or not.

Various authorities on the subject have suggested that they do make better lovers and flirts out of you. So what have you got to lose?

Indulge in these love foods on February 14 and equip your love menu with the right ingredients!

Text: Merril Diniz
Images: Dominic Xavier

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