We’ve finally found it – the best case for eating your vegetables: a better sex life. No, we’re not just saying that to trick you into eating your vegetables. After this article, you won’t need anyone to trick you at all. You’ll be loading up on your greens all on your own.
This article describes how seasonal winter vegetables can benefit erectile health by promoting cardiac functioning. Read below to learn which vegetables to add to your cart and how to prep these healthy foods so you actually enjoy eating them.
Erectile Dysfunction and Heart Health
One of the most common sexual dysfunctions men face, especially as they age, is erectile dysfunction (ED). This disorder affects men’s ability to get or keep an erection during sex, and can also be characterized by decreased sexual desire. Starting at age 40, it is estimated that 5% of men live with ED. By age 70, men living with ED jumps to 15%. But ED is not necessarily a normal part of aging.
In many cases, erectile dysfunction is a reflection of a man’s overall physical and cardiac health. A number of health issues are known to reduce erectile function, including low testosterone, vascular diseases, and obesity, to name a few.
Vascular diseases like high blood pressure and atherosclerosis are red flags for sexual health, as are high cholesterol and heart disease. That’s because these conditions affect how well blood flows throughout the body. Adequate blood flow to the penis is crucial to get and maintain an erection, which is why medications like Viagra are so successful in treating ED. Viagra works to relax blood vessel walls, allowing them to widen and carry adequate blood flow to the penis.
Nature’s Viagra
Viagra is effective in temporarily treating erectile dysfunction, but making lifestyle changes that reduce vascular disease, high cholesterol, and heart disease can cure ED that’s related to blood flow issues. Eating a diet of heart-healthy vegetables is one way to reverse vascular and heart disease.
Known for their ability to withstand harsh, cold conditions, winter vegetables are a great way to get plant-based nutrients that are part of a balanced diet. And they can be a great way to break up mealtime monotony by adding new foods to your diet.
Types of winter vegetables:
- Artichokes
- Brussel sprouts
- Kale
- Cauliflower
- Leeks
- Carrots
Packed with vitamins and nutrients, winter vegetables can regulate blood sugar while combating heart disease with antioxidants and soluble fiber. There’s more good news. Incorporating these vegetables into your diet doesn’t have to be boring. Winter vegetables make great soups, side dishes, and even beloved entrees like lasagna.
If cauliflower can become a pizza, you can become a vegetable lover. Take an opportunity to bond with your partner in the kitchen and cook up a savory dish with winter vegetables. Your partner will appreciate the quality time and you’ll be eating your way to a better performance in the bedroom.
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Kwynn holds a Master of Public Health and is currently pursuing a PhD in Social Work. Her research examines the intersections of health, technology, and gender-based violence.