A GUIDE TO ELIMINATING ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION
THE RECIPES
These recipes are meant as examples of how you should be eating to maintain a normal functioning sex life and stay healthy overall. These are not miracle cures, but they will definitely give you an advantage in preventing and fighting erectile dysfunction.
Breakfast: The Most Important Meal of the Day
Before we get to the breakfast recipes; let’s look at all the best breakfast foods. As you will see, most of them are high in zinc. I will list the zinc content of each important breakfast food as reported by the FDA.
- Bacon:Three slices of bacon contain .82 milligrams of zinc. Canadian bacon has .80 milligrams of zinc in only 2 slices.
- Eggs:Eggs can be prepared in several ways and they are very good for vascular health. The zinc content varies depending on how they are prepared. You can fry them, scramble them, poach them, hard-boil them and so on. One large hard-boiled egg contains .52 milligrams of zinc and a cup of scrambled eggs contains 2.29 milligrams of zinc.
- Oatmeal:Oatmeal contains zinc and you can top it with fruits that contain zinc as well. A cup of standard, unprocessed oatmeal prepared with only water and no salt has 2.34 milligrams of zinc.
- English Muffins (whole wheat): Whole wheat English muffins contain 1.06 milligrams of zinc per muffin.
- Bread (whole wheat): Whole wheat bread contains .50 milligrams of zinc per slice. You can add to your zinc intake by topping it with almond butter, making an egg sandwich or making French toast with it.
- Muffins (oat bran): One oat bran muffin contains 2.08 milligrams of zinc. Eat it with some fruit for some added zinc.
- Milk: One 8 oz. glass of 2% milk with vitamins A and D contains 1.17 milligrams of zinc.
- Yogurt: One cup of vanilla yogurt (non-fat) contains 2.03 milligrams of zinc. You can add fruits or nuts to it to add some more zinc.
- Almond Butter: Almond butter with no salt contains .53 milligrams of zinc per tablespoon. This can be spread on almost any breakfast food for added zinc.
- Wheat Germ: Wheat germ is a cereal that is similar to oatmeal and comes ready to eat with your breakfast. Wheat germ contains 18.84 milligrams per cup.
Breakfast: Asparagus with Poached Eggs and Parmesan
Asparagus with Poached Eggs and Parmesan can be enjoyed any time because it acts as a snack as well as a small meal. Asparagus is rich with vitamin K and is good for the heart. This meal also has 18 grams of protein and we have already learned how good protein can do for ED.
Why it’s good for Erectile Dysfunction:
Contains zinc, antioxidants and 18 grams of protein.
What You Need:
- 8 Eggs
- 2 asparagus bunches, trimmed
- 1 Garlic Clove, chopped
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter (unsalted)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp parsley
- Ground black pepper
- 4 tbsp parmesan cheese grated
How to Make It:
- Break the eggs into 8 separate bowls or cups. Fill a large pan with water. Add vinegar and salt. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil.
- Fill a 2nd medium pan with water and boil over medium heat. Add asparagus and boil 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Remove asparagus and set it on a plate to the side.
- Dry the medium pan and add olive oil and place on medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Turn off heat and add water. Swirl the water around in the pan. Add lemon juice, parsley and a little more salt. Add pepper and swirl pan to mix. Add asparagus and 2 tbsp of parmesan and toss together.
- Pour eggs slowly, one at a time, into the boiling water for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Divide asparagus on to 4 plates. Bring the plates next to the pan with the eggs with a small towel next to the plates.
- Remove eggs from the pan with a spoon one at a time. Wipe the spoon on the towel after each egg. Put 2 eggs on top of each pile of asparagus. Pour remaining sauce over all plates. Sprinkle with the other 2 tbsp of parmesan.
Breakfast: Bacon and Jalapeno Egg Sandwich
The jalapeno pepper in this recipe will serve to boost your metabolism while many of the other wonderful ingredients provide protein, zinc and more. This meal is filling and should last you until lunch.
Why it’s good for Erectile Dysfunction:
It contains zinc, lycopene and 21 grams of protein.
What You Need:
- 1 pc turkey bacon
- 1 whole grain English muffin (split)
- 1 organic egg
- ¼ oz reduced fat cheddar cheese (shredded)
- ½ jalapeno (small and sliced thinly)
- 2 slices red onion
- 1 slice tomato
- 5 sprigs cilantro
- Ground Pepper
- Cooking spray
How to Make It:
- Place skillet on medium heat and cook bacon until crisp. Set it to the side.
- Place English muffin with the cut side down in the skillet. Press on it to toast for 2 minutes. Set it to the side.
- Coat skillet with cooking spray. Cook egg for 30 seconds. Sprinkle with pepper and cheddar. Cook until set and transfer the egg to the muffin. Top with bacon, jalapeno, onion, tomato, cilantro and complete the sandwich.