 [ Symptoms ] foods such as oysters are rumored to be aphrodisiacs are there any scientifically proven aphrodisiacal foods or herbs  sounds like a case for mythbusters but they would have to air that particular show on a premium cable channel [ Disease ] i suggest that you discuss your diet objectives with a physician and also your significant other your doctor has had positive experience in knowing what diets work and which diets usually do not work they also will know what is the best diet for you as an individual your medical professional is in partnership with you to ensure dietary efficacy and safety your significant other in life is also probably your best friend will be a cheerleader in your corner and most likely will offer you the motivating support system that is routinely missing with most diets the diet that boasts the greatest statistical success is probably weight watchers counting points is relatively easy the food is easy to obtain and online supports are built into the dietary system do not skip meals drink plenty of water and negotiate rewards for yourself such as new clothing upon reaching pivotal goals if you have a dietary setback do not let it be your reason to throw in the towel as the old chinese proverb suggests fall down 7 times get back up 8 times 