Erectile dysfunction and its many
attendant problems affect a lot of marriages. But can a man eat his way to his
solution? Can food affect a man’s love making? Can food make the penis firm?
We know pills, pumps, and surgeries work for erectile
dysfunction, but what about food? Are there things you can eat that can help
with ED? Perhaps the wives kitchen could actually help.
Here are foods that may cure
erectile dysfunction and bring joy to your marriage:
1. Watermelon
This
sweet, refreshing fruit has a compound that can have effects similar to ED meds
on your blood vessels. It may even rev up your sex drive, studies say.
Most
of watermelon is water, but the rest is loaded with lycopene, an antioxidant
that’s good for your heart, prostate, and skin.
2. Oysters
These
shellfish may boost your testosterone levels, and that can help with sex drive.
They're also chock-full of zinc, a nutrient your body needs. But you may save
yourself problems by making sure they’re cooked.
Make
sure you know where they come from, and that they’re cooked properly.
3. Coffee
Your
morning cup of coffee is more than just a satisfying pick-me-up. It may give
your love life a boost, too. Men who drank two or three cups' worth of caffeine
a day were less likely to have erectile dysfunction, one study found. That’s
because caffeine helps boost blood flow.
Not
a java fan? Many teas, sodas, and sports drinks also have caffeine.
4. Dark Chocolate
This
treat may have perks below the belt. An ounce a few times a week can help your
ticker -- and what’s good for your heart could be good for other parts, too.
Chocolate
is rich in flavanols, plant nutrients that can increase blood flow and lower
blood pressure. It also helps your body make more of nitric oxide, which can
help with erections and is in many ED medications.
5. Nuts
Walnuts
have lots of arginine, an amino acid your body uses to make nitric oxide.
They’re also good sources of vitamin E, folic acid and fiber.
Don’t
add more than a few small handfuls to your daily diet, though. Nuts are high in
calories.
6. Juice
Maybe
you enjoy an adult beverage made from grapes, but here’s a reason to drink the
stuff kids like. Nutrients in Concord grape juice also increase the amount of
nitric oxide in your body.
If
you’re not wild about drinking grape juice, try pomegranate juice. It appears
to have the same effect.
7. Garlic
The
strong-smelling bulb may help between the sheets. If plaque forms on the walls
of the arteries, blood flow could be cut off or reduced. That could cause a
problem when it comes to romance.
Garlic
in your diet may help keep your arteries healthy and clear as you age.
8. Fish
Salmon
and other fatty fish are great sources of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids,
which may boost nitric oxide in your body. They’ll lower your blood pressure
and your risks for heart attack and blood clots.
Aim
for 8 ounces of salmon a week. Sardines, fresh albacore tuna, and mackerel are
other good sources of omega-3s.
9. Greens
Kale
is also a nitric-oxide booster. Aside from the possible benefits to your sex
life, leafy greens are nutritional powerhouses. They’re packed with vitamins,
minerals and omega-3s.
10. Peppers
You
might spice up your love life by adding some chili peppers to your diet. The
stuff in cayennes, jalapenos, habaneros, and other peppers that give them their
heat relaxes the arteries - and that helps blood flow to the heart and other
organs, including the penis.
Chilies
can also help lower blood pressure and cholesterol and prevent blood clots.
11. Olive Oil
Olive
oil may help your body make more testosterone. It's also full of the
good-for-you monounsaturated fat, which can help get rid of the bad cholesterol
in your body. Opt for extra-virgin olive oil -- that means the olives were
pressed without chemicals or high heat, which preserves the healthy
antioxidants.
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ReplyDeleteoush! Garlic as a solution to ED? I have always detested the smell of garlic and can't stand kiss my man with the stench in his mouth. Is there a way to eat it without the awful blesh? 'Be good to know!
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