The 8 Best Foods You Can Eat For Your Erection

Boost your testosterone levels, ward off erectile dysfunction and get your sperm swimming faster - by Mike Roussell

Getting older is brutal on your penis. Testosterone levels plummet about 1-2 per cent a year after you hit 30, which can impact your erection. Erectile Dysfunction affects around 40 per cent of men at age 40 and 70 per cent of men at age 70, according to the Massachusetts Male Ageing Study. Fortunately, there are simple diet fixes that help you stay hard. And because your brain, heart and penis are intimately connected, these foods are good for your overall health, too.

1. SARDINES

One 85g serving contains 28 per cent of your daily intake of vitamin D. The D, the vitamin, is a critical nutrient for healthy T levels, which is important for the D, the organ.

2. BEANS

One of the best ways to boost testosterone and reproductive health is to be lean. Beans, a high-fibre carb, help control blood-sugar levels and keep you fuller longer.

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3. AVOCADOS

High in fibre and heart-healthy fats, avocados lower your LDL cholesterol and promote blood-vessel function, including the plumbing for your erection.

4. OYSTERS

Just two of these shellfish satisfy your daily intake of zinc, a mineral that’s vital for maintaining healthy testosterone levels, as well as sperm numbers and motility.

5. SPINACH

This leafy green houses a range of vitamins and minerals, including magnesium, a key nutrient for sustaining healthy testosterone levels as you age. Eat it daily.

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6. SPROUTED GRAIN BREAD

Men who eat a diet rich in inflammation-fighting whole grains are less likely to suffer from ED.

7. SALMON

Salmon contains vitamin D, selenium and magnesium – all of which are necessary to support testosterone levels and healthy sperm.

8. BOK CHOY

Cruciferous veggies like bok choy (and cabbage and broccoli) contain glucobrassicin, a compound that helps your body clear excess oestrogen. That can help boost your sex drive.

Mike Roussell

Mike Roussell, Ph.D., is a nutrition consultant who takes complex nutritional concepts and breaks them down into easy-to-understand, useful strategies with one goal in mind: to help his clients keep the pounds off for good.