Could Eating More Hummus Help Treat Your Erection Health Issues
Published 09/09/2015
Updated: 09/09/2015
Hummus is a creamy, decadent snack that originated in the Middle East. Today, it’s a common kitchen staple in millions of American homes. Hummus is typically made from healthy foods such as chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon, and garlic. The ingredients are blended together to create a heart-healthy superfood that may have a variety of health benefits.
According to a survey conducted by the United States Dry Pea and Lentil Council, approximately one fifth of Americans have purchased hummus. Sales also increased to more than $250 million in 2013. People enjoy hummus because it comes in a variety of flavors such as roasted garlic, red pepper, and black olive. It can also be used in many different ways. It’s an amazing vegetable dip, sandwich spread, and condiment.
Chickpeas, the primary ingredient in hummus, are a low-fat, complete protein food that contains fiber. Researchers have linked this legume to several health benefits. Sharon Palmer is a registered dietician in California. She authored a book titled Plant-Powered for Life. Palmer says that a high fiber diet can help lower your cholesterol levels and reduce your risk for heart disease and diabetes. High fiber foods can also help you maintain a healthy weight.
Hummus also has another little-known health benefit. Research suggests that the nutrients in hummus may actually help treat erection health issues. Previous studies have indicated that erectile dysfunction is related to cardiovascular disorders such as heart disease, hypertension, and high cholesterol. Nutritionists believe that diets full of cholesterol-lowering plant foods may help improve sexual function.
Plant-based foods such as hummus contain antioxidants called isoflavones, which have been shown to help lower cholesterol levels. The results of a study that appeared in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics found that participants benefited from the daily consumption of hummus for three years. By the end of the study, the participants who ate hummus consumed less fat and had lower cholesterol levels than the control group.
Dr. Barry Sears is a worldwide authority on nutrition. He authored a book titled The Zone. He asserts that hummus has a favorable protein-to-carbohydrate ratio that can help stabilize insulin levels. Too much insulin can trigger excessive cholesterol production. Lowering cholesterol can help prevent arterial disease and reduce the risk of developing erectile dysfunction.
Men with erectile dysfunction are also encouraged to maintain a healthy weight. Hummus can help you eat fewer calories and facilitate weight loss. A 2014 study published in the Journal of Nutrition and Food showed that participants who ate hummus were about 50 percent less likely to be obese. By the end of the study, their waist size was two inches smaller than the control group.
It’s clear that most people would benefit from adding this superfood to their diet. Hummus can help you improve your cardiovascular health and maintain a healthy weight. These are important factors in preventing erection health issues. With all this evidence, it stands to reason that men with erectile dysfunction may want to start eating hummus.
Steven Schlosser
Dr. Schlosser graduated from Lafayette College Phi Beta Kappa and attended Georgetown Medical School. He had 4 years of medical residency training at Tufts University in Boston in both Gynecology and Internal Medicine. He has had a spotless medical career for the past 40+ years and is Board Certified.Read more
