Conquer ED with Changes to Diet

There are many causes of erectile dysfunction (ED). Many of these causes are related to high fat, high cholesterol diets. If you may be suffering from ED for this reason, a simple change in diet can not only improve your condition without medication, but also make you feel better and more energized overall, and lead to a longer, more pleasant life!

ED and Diet: The Connection

We all produce cholesterol naturally. Cholesterol – at appropriate levels – is vital to our survival: it produces vitamin D, builds cell walls, and helps us digest fat. However, too much cholesterol can not only cause ED, it can be fatal. Eating diets high in saturated fat and cholesterol leads to an increase in cholesterol in the body, which builds up along the inside of blood vessels and reduces circulation. Over time, cholesterol buildup restricts blood flow. Since an essential part of getting and maintaining an erection is good blood flow to the penis, cholesterol buildup due to poor diet is often a culprit in ED cases.

Changing Your Diet

Primary sources for saturated fat and cholesterol are red meats, deep-fried foods, dairy products, and eggs. A good rule of thumb is: if it comes from an animal, it almost definitely contains saturated fat and cholesterol. Plant-derived foods (unless they contain animal products or are deep-fried) are much lower in fat content. They also contain mostly unsaturated fats, which are less likely to contribute to poor circulation.

Here are some tips for improving your diet: Be conscious of what is going in your body.

Get in the habit of reading labels to see how much fat and cholesterol are in the products you’re going to eat. Remember to pay attention to serving size.

Make a simple rule (that you will follow!)

For example, New York Times food writer Mark Bittman maintains a vegetarian diet before 6pm, reserving meat for dinner time. Just don’t overdo it in the evening, or you will waste the day’s progress.

Switch to nonfat or low-fat alternatives.

Try preparing your favorite meals using soy milk instead of whole or 2% milk.

Reduce portion sizes for fatty foods.

Food writer Michael Pollan has regularly commented on the enormous size of American food portions. You can still enjoy your burger, pizza, or cake – just eat less, and supplement with healthier foods.

Medical Alternatives

Perhaps you’re making all the right lifestyle changes to avoid ED – eating properly, exercising, and making conscious efforts to reduce stress – but still having trouble. If this is the case, then you may want to purchase medication to treat your ED.

Currently, the leading ED medication on the market is Cialis. It functions the same way as competing medications, and outshines the competition in its effective duration. Unlike other ED medications, which only last 4-6 hours, you can take Cialis and be prepared for sexual activity for up to 36 hours. The ability to take just one pill and be ready for this long has earned it the nickname “the weekender.”

Furthermore, Cialis can typically be found at a lower price than its competitors, especially if purchased online. Just make sure you talk to your doctor.