Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is common in man of all ages. Common causes are stress, tiredness and low energy levels, depression, high blood pressure or cholesterol, smoking, drug and alcohol abuse. Diet and lifestyle play a big part in maintaining sexual health in both sexes. For men in particular though a healthy diet will improve erections and overall sexual performance. A good diet for male sexual health has all the essential vitamins & minerals, the correct amount of fats, protein, carbohydrates and other nutrients.

This article discusses some of the food groups that are known to have a positive impact on male sexual health and sexual performance.

Dig into fiber-rich foods. A high fiber diet will improve circulatory health and increases blood flow. A good diet for male sexual health contains whole grains, nuts & seeds, beans and soy, as these all contain fiber and zinc, plus are low in saturated fats.

Fruit and Vegetables are top foods for male sexual health.

Most fruit and vegetables contain high levels of antioxidants which slow the gaining process in the body, and increase blood circulation. It's the increase in blood flow that will help men in maintaining an erection during intercourse. A top aphrodisiac veg is the asparagus due to high levels of vitamin E, which increases sperm count and enhances sexual arousal. Vegetables such as broccoli, garlic and dark leafy vegetables that are high in zinc, a nutrient that naturally increases testosterone levels in men.

Recommended fruits are richly pigmented berries like black berries, strawberries and blueberries. Pomegranates, bananas and peaches are also natural aphrodisiacs, because all these contain high levels of vitamins A and C, and potassium in bananas.

Potassium is a mineral that helps regulate blood pressure by balancing salt and sodium levels in the body. Balancing sodium levels is important because it keeps blood vessels from narrowing. Narrowed blood vessels increase blood pressure and inhibit blood flow to the penis. Other potassium rich fruits and vegetables include strawberries, oranges, potatoes, squash, egg plants, broccoli and avocado.

Seafood is rich in Omega-3-acids which are well-known for their ability to improve circulatory functioning, leading to a healthy heart and increased blood flow. This in its turn will improve your sexual stamina and overall sexual health. So a diet for sexual male health should include a variety of fish like sardines, salmon, tuna and shellfish as these all have a positive impact on the circulation.

Spicy foods causes blood vessels to expand and make the heart to pump blood throughout the body. The expanded blood vessels aid in getting blood rushing to the tip of the penis, which causes an erection. Consuming foods that contain generous amounts of chili peppers and jalapeno will instantly increase your blood circulation.

Fish oil supplements are good to keep up a healthy blood flow which will help in maintaining an erection. In addition, to treat ED and weak erections, you can also explore more herbal nutrients like ginseng, ginkgo, horny goats weed, hydrangea root and wild yam.

If you are suffering from ED, you should always consult your doctor and in more severe cases diet alone will not cure the condition. There are other options like medication, herbal supplements or traction devices that are known to cure more serious cases of ED. In many cases though a switch to a healthier diet and lifestyle is enough to make the turn around, leading to stronger erections and overall sexual performance.