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Everywhere you look in supermarkets these days you will see the words ‘five a day ‘. This is basically a campaign to encourage people to eat enough nutrients to maintain a healthy body. What you eat and drink influences every aspect of your life, down to how you perform in the bedroom. Just like an athlete, your diet can hinder or enhance your performance. Male impotence is caused from lack of blood flow around the body. Regardless of whether or not you are taking oral treatments such as Viagra, Cialis or Levitra, by eating properly you can reduce your chances of suffering from erectile dysfunction. Here your 5 a day tips to consider as a supplement to enhance your treatment

5 Tips for a Better Erection

Avoid Animal Products: Lower your intake of animal products! You should avoid foods with high cholesterol including foods from animals or animal products.

Go Green : Vegetables contain high amounts of antioxidants and micro nutrients, which are critically important for normal semen quality and reproductive function. Always choose whole grains, fresh, unrefined and unprocessed foods. Avoid fast food, canned, and frozen foods. Consider these delicious food choices to help with impotence: Pears, Blueberries, Apples (with skin), Strawberries, Peas, Baked Potatoes, Spaghetti (whole grain), oatmeal.

Water: The list is endless for the benefits of water. However, still most people do not get enough water each day. Water is a natural detox for the body and could be a factor for curing impotence.

Reduce Alcohol Intake: Most men will be familiar with the term “brewer’s droop” - a temporary form of alcohol related erectile dysfunction. You don’t have to give up drinking altogether, just avoid large quantities. Blood alcohol content > .06 will lead to loss of sensation, inability to reach orgasm, and temporary impotence.

Stop Smoking: It is thought that smoking is responsible for ED in 120,000 men in the UK aged between 30 and 49. Enough said really