Yes, you read it right. Food can have a severe impact on your body that leads to changes inside and outside the body. We found the five worst foods for your erection.
- Bacon
Unless you are a vegetarian or a vegan, bacon is probably one of your most favourite foods. Almost nobody can resist the temptation of a good strip of bacon due to its highly savoury flavour.
Plus, bacon goes well with any food, really. But sadly, this delicious strip of meat is one of the worst foods you could eat that will destroy your erectile health.
Bacon is a type of junk food and it has gone to a ton of processing to arrive at where it is ready to fry in deep, hot oil. It is mainly very high in salt, which can quickly dry up your body and organs.
Also, it becomes super high in trans fat after the cooking process.
As per the UPGUYS website, Bacon is recognized for its high sodium content, which can potentially contribute to erectile dysfunction. Furthermore, the abundance of fat in bacon can raise cholesterol levels, which is also linked to erectile dysfunction. In general, processed meats contain substantial amounts of saturated fats and cholesterol, further exacerbating these health concerns.
All of this combined, screams clogged arteries, which will be bad for your erections. If you still like bacon, give some tempeh bacon a try because they are healthier.
- French fries
Although almost everybody has heard that French fries are bad for human health, you can’t deny that this particular food item is still very tempting.
But, just like bacon and steak are bad for your blood circulation, French fries are also bad because this heavy-fat food is also high in cholesterol.
On top of being bad for the arteries and blood vessels, the high-fat content in French fries can also easily lead towards unhealthy weight gain.
When a man becomes obese, he has higher risks of contracting erectile issues. This is mainly because obese men will have issues with their heart health as well.
Although it may be difficult to avoid French fries completely, try to minimise the frequency of your consumption of them.
And if you can find an alternative that is air-fried or baked, that would be a lot better because you skip the fatty oil.
- Dairy
Hey, it’s a very 50s idea to think that dairy is healthy for you. As a matter of fact, dairy is one of the worst foods human beings can indulge themselves in.
Firstly, dairy is not a natural food and we humans don’t actually need it?we are not baby cows, so why would we need a cow’s milk?
Secondly, dairy and other milk products have been proven to be amongst the biggest sources of saturated fats in countries like the USA.
In fact, the fat content in dairy is so high that it can easily lead to clogged arteries in both women and men, and it can significantly increase risks for prostate and breast cancers.
Dairy products are also usually laden with chemicals and antibiotics used to neutralise the bacteria contained within it, so this transfer of drugs into the human body can have many negative impacts on overall health, including sexual health.
An article published on Live Kindly highlights a cross-sectional study conducted by the University of Rochester, known as the Rochester Young Men’s Study, which took place from 2009 to 2010. The study aimed to examine the influence of diet on male sexual health. The researchers discovered that the consumption of full-fat dairy products, particularly cheese, had a negative impact on sperm motility in men aged 18 to 22. The study attributed this decline in semen quality to the high concentration of estrogen and fats present in dairy products. Furthermore, the study suggested that the consumption of these dairy products could contribute to cardiovascular problems, which are known to be associated with erectile dysfunction.
- Steak
Many irresponsible marketing strategies will have you believe that eating the steak is a luxurious thing, so that makes a lot of people crave for it.
But in reality, irrespective of how luxurious this meal can get, steak remains one of the worst foods in terms of destroying heart health.
The material used for a steak is red meat. We already know that red meat is very high in saturated fat and that alone is bad for your cardiovascular health if you eat it too often.
Then, put that meat in oil or a charcoal burner and you get cancer after years of consumption of steak.
For the sake of your heart health, which in turn relates to your penis health, it would be a good idea to ditch this food.
Or at least, you should keep eating a good quality steak only once a month or even less than that.
- Popcorn
You already know that popcorn is made out of corn kernels. Corn is supposed to be healthy for you, and yes, popcorn can actually be quite the option when it comes to healthy snacking.
However, that really only applies when the popcorn is lightly seasoned. Unfortunately, popcorn has become such a popular snack which also comes in different flavourings and styles.
Now, popcorn has become one of the worst snacks you can indulge yourself in.
Firstly, the reason for this is the amount of salt that is used to flavour the popcorn. An excessive amount of salt can lead to dehydration and also increased blood pressure.
When your blood pressure is too high you increase the risk for other heart-related health issues as well.
Other than salt, most popcorn brands also use a lot of processed sugar, butter, and other artificial flavourings.
Bens Natural Health points out that the lining of standard microwave popcorn bags contains PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid). Recent research has shown a worrisome connection between PFOA and decreased testosterone levels, which is concerning. Furthermore, the consumption of packaged and processed snacks has been associated with weight gain, potentially amplifying the risk of developing erection problems.
All of these combined eventually make popcorn very bad for heart and blood health.
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- Innards
All kinds of cultures in the world have some form of innards as part of their traditional dish.
Humans have been eating animal parts since time immemorial and people who did not want to become wasteful also process the inner parts of an animal’s organs.
Well, although the idea of not being wasteful of a dead animal’s body sounds wonderful, in terms of overall health, innards are really bad for you.
Animal organs are often dirty and full of toxins, just like how human inner organs function as a filter for pollutions and toxins.
On top of those, innards are also usually heavy with unhealthy fats that could lead to the unnatural buildup of plaque within the walls of your arteries and blood vessels.
This could eventually lead to the disruption of your erectile function due to the halted blood circulation. If you care about your penis, try to reduce eating innards, or avoid them altogether.
- Any type of prepared yoghurt
Yes, yoghurt is such a lovely delicacy. What with it being fresh, cold, sweet, and some proponents of the health benefits of yoghurt will have you believe that it is healthy.
The reality of it, though? Yoghurt is far from healthy. First off, it is a type of cultured dairy, which has been proven to have a lot of unhealthy components from antibiotics to preservatives to the fact it containing high levels of saturated fat.
On top of that, flavoured yoghurt is even worse because flavoured yoghurt contains at least 40-50% sugar. Yup, you read that right.
Flavoured yoghurt and milk are so full of sugar that even people who are lactose intolerant can consume them almost without any side effects.
With that said, you should stop thinking yoghurt is healthy for you and just take it as what it is: a sweet treat for occasional consumption.
- Too much edamame
Edamame is soybeans and we may have been used to the idea that soybeans are healthy. In fact, people who are vegans probably consume a lot of soy products because they are some of the most affordable milk substitutes.
But although soy products do offer some health benefits, this may not always be the case with the male population. Soy products are known to increase female sex hormones so they can be great for females, as long as they are not consumed in excess.
Meanwhile, if you are a male being and you make soy products a regular part of your diet, your libido may suffer instead. This is because soy products are known to decrease testosterone levels.
Even after only 3 weeks of regular consumption of soy products, like edamame, men can see a significant decrease in their libido due to a drop in testosterone levels.
- Processed carbs
Processed carbs are also known as simple carbs. You should know that simple carbs are not good for human health when they are made into a regular part of our diet.
Simple carbs are known for their ability to increase blood sugar levels and they easily make people gain weight. When you eat a large number of simple carbs daily, you tend to gain excessive weight too rapidly.
Simple carbs like white bread, white rice and French fries are some of the worst simple carbs you could ever eat.
Studies have shown that men who eat a large number of simple carbs and are overweight tend to have lower testosterone levels and higher oestrogen levels.
This can disrupt a man’s sex drive because men rely on testosterone to get sexually activated. As such, you need to slowly reduce your simple carbs consumption and replace them with high-protein food items instead.
- Excessive alcohol
Alcoholic drinks are a common aspect of people’s social life in many cultures. However, those who drink too much can often find themselves in trouble.
Alcoholic beverages have the ability to make us behave in a strange way, which we might regret once we sober up. But on top of behavioural issues, excessive drinking of alcohol can also cause many health problems.
One of the most common health afflictions that comes from drinking too much alcohol is a lowered testosterone level.
You may think strong men drink a lot of alcohol, but in reality, men who drink too much have low testosterone because the alcohol suppresses the production of this male sex hormone.
You are free to drink one to two glasses of beer per day, but anything beyond that will only impair your sexual sensitivity. When you are under the influence, you are also less likely to perform well, right?
