A big part of why erectile dysfunction develops in the first place are the physical and psychological factors. If you're overweight, have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, as well as depression, anxiety, or even just a lot of stress, you have a pretty good chance of experiencing erectile dysfunction (ED) or impotence.

Luckily, the right diet will get you on your way to solving those problems.

Similarly, avoiding certain foods is a good way to start eating right and getting over your problems to become your old virile self.

Lowering Cholesterol and Blood Pressure

What not to eat

• Burgers

• French fries

• Steak

• Fried chicken

• Breaded fish

• Dairy

• Donuts

• Egg yolks (yellows)

• Pastries

• Greasy foods

Anything deep fried is something you should definitely stay away from. On top of that, meat and dairy in general are really bad for your blood pressure.

Eat this!

• Broccoli

• Nuts

• Carrots

• Apples

• Mangos

• Avocado

• Leafy greens

• Whole grains (cereals)

• Oatmeal (not the instant stuff)

Your #1 priority in dieting to reduce cholesterol and high blood pressure is fiber. Fiber fiber fiber. FIBER!!!

Dietary fiber is proven to take that HDL right out of your arteries and get your blood pumping normally again.

Foods to Increase Energy

What not to eat

• Foods high in saturated fat

• Too much

If you feel tired or sleepy after eating, that means you've eaten too much. All those calories have sent your body into shut-down mode. It's really hard to exercise when you're stuffed, but it's especially bad if you've got to take a nap right after.

Eat slowly to make sure you don't overeat, drink lots of water, and try to take a walk after dinner. Learn your limit and, until then, put small portions on your plate.

What to eat

• Strawberries

• Soy

• Orange juice

• Wheatgrass

• Chocolate (just a little bit of the dark stuff!)

• Nuts (for unsaturated fats)

• Pomegranate

Vitamins are really going to be the fuel you want. Antioxidants make sure your system is running efficiently; get a lot and you'll be supercharged.

If you find you are really tired one day, take a vitamin B12 supplement. Beef has a lot of B12, but the negatives outweigh the positives here.

Suppress Cravings

If diet is essential, making sure you stay on your diet is absolutely critical. There are certain foods you can eat that make it easier to eat with your head, not your stomach. As an added benefit, some of these may also suppress cravings for cigarettes, which is a great way to get rid of ED.

• Raw Almonds

• Raw Cabbage

• Green Tea

• Soup

• Pickles

• Kim Chi

• Quinoa

• Avocado

Psychoactive Ingredients (Not literally)

Viagra won't help you with the psychological problems associated with ED. There are certain foods that just work wonders for allowing people to cope with stress, anxiety, and depression.

• Blueberries

• Spinach (cooked)

• Flax

• Nuts

• Garlic

• Lemon juice

• Peanuts

• Water (not soda, coffee, or black tea)

Foods that are high in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin C, vitamin E, and vitamin B6 are exactly what you need to beat anxiety and depression.

Of course, sometimes you just have to use Viagra, but even then, eating right increases your chances of it working and you beating erectile dysfunction. By all means use Viagra and blood pressure medication, but pills are only part of the solution.