- Steaks
You know how some levels of steaks are considered luxury food item? People will really pay a lot of money to enjoy a fabulous steak.
But sadly, this food item is one of the biggest contributor to a man’s flailing erectile health.
Steaks are made out of red meats which are already known for their high fats and high cholesterol levels so high that they are actually dangerous.
Not to mention how the steaks are cooked themselves.
They are cooked in even more fats from the butter and can be very high in salt – also a component that destroys a man’s erectile health.
As reported by the Daily Mail, indulging in steak during a romantic dinner may have negative implications, particularly for those concerned about erectile dysfunction (ED). Excessive iron, commonly found in red meat, has been linked to the development of ED. The consumption of meat has been associated with the hardening of arteries and reduced blood flow, which can further exacerbate heart and circulatory issues in men, ultimately contributing to ED.
With all of that in mind how is it that steaks are not illegal yet?
Eating too much steaks, or red meats in general, can quickly build fatty blockages inside your arteries which then inhibits blood flow.
When the clog-up has become so bad it is possible to even burst your arteries.
- Deep fried foods
Who doesn’t love a huge bag of French fries? It’s salty, it’s tasty, it just makes you happy (and bloated).
But this type of fried food is actually one of the most unhealthy things humanity has ever produced.
French fries are deep fried in oil with heavy amounts of unhealthy fats (and they use the same oil over and over again to cook new batches of fries!) which can easily make you gain extra weight.
Extra weight has been linked with diseases such as diabetes and obesity itself, which then rapidly increase your risk for erectile dysfunction. Not to mention those fats can cause serious cardio issues.
If you want to remain healthy and prevent erectile dysfunction from becoming part of your daily suffering, quit the fries.
At least reduce them significantly and instead learn to like more fresh foods.
Other fried foods like pizza and doughnuts are also just as bad and they usually contain high amounts of processed sugar and salt.
- Soy products
With the rise of vegan and vegetarian ideologies, and with finally understanding how bad cow milk can be for human health, many people have begun to convert to soy products for their protein intake, and this includes the soy milk.
But recent researchers have observed that soy products are not exactly the healthiest thing for a man.
If anything, they seem to consistently prove that can be very damaging to a man’s testosterone levels.
Hone Health reports that two case studies have indicated a potential link between excessive soy consumption and hormonal imbalances, potentially resulting in issues like erectile dysfunction (ED). In one case study, a 19-year-old individual experienced ED, decreased testosterone levels, and diminished libido after consuming approximately 360 mg of isoflavones per day, primarily through sources like soy milk, soy crisps, tofu, soy sauce, soy nuts, and soybeans. These findings suggest a possible association between high intake of soy and hormone-related complications.
This is mainly because soy increases the levels of oestrogen in the body. So much so that consistent consumption of soy can make a man develop breasts.
Also, the surge of oestrogen in the body will decrease the testosterone levels and create havoc that the penis—which needs testosterone to function—will not be able to perform well.
It seems that the cause for this is the way soy is cultivated in modern days and not because soy itself is bad per se.
- Excessive alcohol
If you have been following the progression of the world at all, then you know how many health experts have said that excessive alcohol consumption can negatively impact your health.
You see, firstly, alcohol itself is not bad (you shouldn’t think that), but the way we consume it is what can hamper our health from reaching full potential.
Although small amounts of alcohol consumption can be very pleasant and can even have some positive impact on health, if you drink it more than what is normal then the complete opposite is what you will get.
As stated by Healthline Media, a comprehensive review of studies conducted in 2021 revealed a notable correlation between frequent alcohol consumption and erectile dysfunction (ED). Moreover, a review from 2020 highlighted that a range of 16 to 73 percent of individuals who chronically abuse alcohol experience dysfunction within their autonomic nervous system, with ED being a prevalent symptom. The autonomic nervous system primarily regulates unconscious bodily functions.
Alcohol is highly acidic and and such can easily damage your arteries over long periods of excess consumption.
A lot of old folks will tell you how years of alcohol consumption in their early years have given them erectile dysfunction now that they are in their 40s and 50s.
Don’t continue to do something you’ll regret later in life.
- Processed meat and beverages
Processed foods are very convenient that people nowadays can’t help but depend so much on them. But the sad thing behind the convenience is that processed foods are very bad for human health.
Probably it isn’t to a point where they kill you instantly, but processed foods surely add to the fact that more and more people are experiencing bad health at a much younger age.
Processed foods typically contain heavy amounts of salt and other preservatives. Aside from foods, bottled beverages are also incredibly high in processed sugar.
On top of that, the packaging used to store them is often made out of plastic that contains BPA.
These chemicals in plastic have been linked to a solid decrease in male fertility?up to a 50% decrease compared to last decade.
All of these combined make it understandable why a lot of younger men have reported occasional symptoms of erectile dysfunction.
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- Chinese takeaway
Chinese takeaways are super convenient and easy to take away… Thus, it is super understandable why they are a favourite amongst many busy people.
On top of their convenience, Chinese takeaways are often super tasty and comforting due to their high levels of salt, natrium, and fat.
However, for these very reasons, Chinese takeaways are bad for your heart health.
In a simpler term, convenient Chinese fast foods are laden with high amounts of salt, calorie as well as saturated fats.
Although they are not precisely unhealthy when eaten in moderation, it is not a good idea to have them every single day.
Eating fast foods like these on a daily basis can easily increase bad cholesterol in your body and indirectly lead to the development of ED.
If you happen to order Chines fast foods regularly, try to offset the fats and salt by drinking plenty of green tea and pure water.
- Cakes and other sweet treats
It is sad to hear this and we hate to break it down to you, but… Cakes are other sweet treats are definitely not healthy.
But hey, at least we know they are treats, so it is understandable that they are not meant to be healthy per se.
With that said, please understand that you must be reasonable when eating cakes and sweet treats so as not to make them a regular part of your daily diet.
The reason cakes and other sweet treats can be bad for your erectile function is the same reason as commonly found in other unhealthy food types.
Cakes and biscuits are especially made with ingredients that contain high levels of saturated fats like dairy and eggs.
Flour is also high in calorie, which is no better than dairy and eggs in terms of preventing a heart attack nor ED.
