Impotence

An abnormal physical or psychological state of a male characterized by inability to engage in sexual intercourse because of failure to have or maintain an erection.

FOODS TO EAT MORE OF

• Fruits: avocados, figs, grapefruit,  tomatoes, watermelon
• Vegetables: beets, broccoli, carrots, collard greens, kale, onions, spinach, sweet potatoes
• Beans, fish (especially salmon & tuna) or poultry, seeds (especially flax, pumpkin & sunflower), kelp, nuts (especially almonds, walnuts & pistachios), oats, soy products, wheat germ, whole grains
• Cinnamon, garlic, ginger, olive oil, saffron

FOODS TO AVOID OR MINIMIZE

• Red meat, full-fat dairy, fried foods and black pepper
• Excessive sugar & refined four
• Alcohol & caffeine

ESSENTIAL OILS 

• Celery Seed, Clary sage, clove, ginger, nutmeg, sandalwood, ylang ylang (bottom of feet, lower abdomen, lower back)
  

HERBAL

• Cayenne, celery seed, cinnamon, dandelion leaf, fenugreek, evening primrose oil, garlic, ginger, ginkgo, ginseng, nutmeg, saw palmetto, stinging nettle
  
• Muira Puama Tea: 1 teaspoon dried herb per cup hot water each morning (also available as a tincture).

SUPPLEMENTS

• Evening Primrose Oil: 1,000 mg 3 times daily (can substitute 1,000 mg borage oil once a day)
• Ginkgo Biloba: 80 mg 3 times daily (should contain at least 24% flavone glycosides)
• Panax Ginseng: 100-250 mg twice daily; rotate with Siberian Ginseng (should contain at least 7% ginsenosides)
• Pygeum Africanum: 100 mg twice daily between meals (should contain 13% sterols - side effects may include nausea and upset stomach)
• Quercetin: 1,000-2,000 mg daily
• Siberian Ginseng: 100-300 mg extract twice daily (alternate with Panax Ginseng every 2 weeks)
• Vitamin C: 1,000 mg 3 times daily (reduce if it causes diarrhea)
• Zinc: 80 mg daily

MIND-BODY CONNECTION​​

• Represents the connection between your inner values/morals and your external behavior/choices.  Look at where your lifestyle contradicts your internal thoughts about what is right.
• Can also represent sexual guilt or pressure or feelings of spite for a previous partner. 

FOOD MEDICINE 
Not all recipes are nutritionally perfect, but the options below are a great way to start incorporating beneficial foods into your diet in delicious ways. Always try to buy organic, and feel free to make substitutions to accommodate gluten-free, vegan, etc diets.

Abbreviation Definitions:
LC = Low Calorie (under 400 for breakfast, 600 for lunch/dinner, and 200 for beverages/sides/snacks)
GF = Gluten Free
KT = Keto / Low Carb
VG = Vegan
VT = Vegetarian

BEVERAGES

Banana-Blueberry Smoothie (GF VT)

PB & Jelly Sandwich Smoothie (GF VG VT)

Tropical Smoothie (LC GF VG VT)

Kiwi-Pineapple Smoothie (GF VT)

Sunrise Smoothie (LC GF VG VT)

Mega-Greens Smoothie (GF VT)

Super Skin Smoothie (GF VT)

MAINS

3 Bean Soup (LC GF VG VT)

Balsamic Glazed Chicken (LC GF KT)

Black Bean Soup (LC GF VG VT)

Chickpea Salad Sandwich (GF VG VT)

Garlic Soup (LC GF VG VT)

Lemon Chicken (LC GF KT)

Mujaddara (LC GF VG VT)

Pasta Della California (LC GF VG VT)

Salmon with Avocado Salsa (LC GF)

Shells with Healthy Sauce (LC)

Spiced Lentil Soup (LC GF VG VT)

Vegan Black Bean Bowl (LC GF VG VT)

Veggie Burrito Bowl (GF VG VT)

Adult Ramen (LC GF VG VT)

Black Bean Bowl (LC GF)

Buddha Bowl (GF VG VT)

Cornmeal & Pecan Crusted Fish (LC)

Instant Pot Chickpea Curry (LC GF VG VT)

MahiMahi with Cucumber-Dill Sauce (LC GF)

Mung Beans and Rice (LC GF VG VT)

Pasta Fagioli (LC VG VT)

Salmon with Red Pepper Sauce (LC GF)

Shrimp Power Bowl (GF)

Spicy Black Bean Soup (LC GF VG VT)

Vegan Bulk Spaghetti Sauce (LC GF VG VT)

White Chili (LC GF VT)

Asian Broccoli & Rice Bowl (LC GF VG VT)

Black Bean Chili (LC VG VT)

Chicken Bone Broth (LC GF)

Edamame Rice Bowl (LC GF VG VT)

Japanese Onion Soup (LC GF VG VT)

Miso Soup (LC GF VG VT)

Oven-Fried Fish (LC KT)

Quinoa Oatmeal (LC GF VG VT)

Sesame Salmon (LC GF KT)

Soy Chicken (LC GF KT)

Turkey BLT with Avocado & Sprouts (LC)

Vegetable Broth (LC GF VG VT)

SIDES

Avocado Cilantro-Lime Rice (LC GF VG VT)

Cannellini & Arugula Salad (LC GF VG VT)

Double Mashed Potatoes (LC GF VG VT)

Guacamole (GF KT VG VT)

Mashed Sweet Potatoes (LC GF VG VT)

Pesto Vegetables (LC GF VG VT KT)

Roasted Broccoli (LC GF VG VT)

Roasted Onions (LC GF VG VT)

Sesame Green Beans (LC GF KT VG VT)

Spinach & Strawberry Salad (LC GF VG VT)

Beans & Greens Salad (LC GF VG VT)

Creamy Kale (LC GF KT VG VT)

Farro (VG VT)

Homemade Salsa (LC GF VG VT)

Mexican Chopped Salad (LC GF VG VT)

Quinoa Salad (LC GF VG VT)

Roasted Carrots (LC GF VG VT)

Roasted Sweet Potatoes (LC GF VG VT)

Smoked Almonds (LC GF VG VT KT)

​Three Bean Salad (LC GF VG VT)

Brown Rice Pilaf with Saffron and Ginger (LC GF VG VT)

Dill Vinaigrette Greens (LC GF VG VT KT)

Glazed Carrots (LC GF VG VT)

Kale Salad with Sesame Dressing (LC GF VG VT)

Molasses Beans (LC GF)

Red Beans & Rice (LC GF VG VT)

Roasted Chipotle Sweet Potatoes (LC GF VG VT)

Sauteed Spinach (LC GF KT VG VT)

Southwest Pasta Salad (LC VG VT)

Zattar Quinoa Salad (LC GF VG VT)