There’s no two ways about it: Meat is delicious. Whether you’re noshing on a burger or tearing through a steak, men often find it difficult to say no to meat. But, like all things in life, meat should be enjoyed in moderation. A good, balanced diet consisting of greens and meat will keep a man’s waist slim and his health issues minimal. But since fruits and veggies are so efficient at keeping men healthy, could a man potentially avoid health hazards such as erectile dysfunction by switching to a vegan diet?

Well, switching to a healthy diet of all-natural fruits and veggies certainly isn’t a bad choice, but odds are that going meat-less won’t fix your erection single handedly. However, if you suffer from ED, going to vegan can actually give you a leg up in overcoming the sexual issue; it just won’t be able to mend the problem on its own.

While ED can rear its ugly head due to mental hang-ups (depression, anxiety, etc.), it can also develop from physical issues such as diabetes, obesity, and high cholesterol. When ED is physical in nature, making positive lifestyle choices can give your body a fighting chance against your erectile woes.

Switching to a diet rich in fruits and veggies is a good way to improve arterial flow within the body, which, in turn, is a good way to improve blood flow to the penis, thus improving the chances of achieving an erection.

Diets too high in rich meats, fatty foods, and sugars cause the body to develop plaque build-up on artery walls, which slows blood flow through the body and can lead to health issues, such as ED. When you eat healthy, plaque will begin to dissipate, leading to improved blood flow.

But eating healthy alone won’t save your sex life. Get up and get active, and cut out cigarettes and overdrinking. Make positive lifestyle choices, and your body will have a fighting chance against erectile dysfunction.