As discussed in many other sections, the food that you eat can play a crucial role in preventing and treating both acute and chronic yeast infections. A big part of the holistic approach to ridding your body of candida surrounds the foods and supplements that you consume into your body.
The first step in successfully creating a candida diet for yourself includes identifying both the good and bad foods that prevent and cause yeast infections, respectively. By simply discovering the affects that food can have on your entire body's yeast build-up will not only rid the body of candida symptoms, but provide you with more physical and mental well-being as a whole.
Foods to eat on a Candida diet:
Nutrition is one of the best, most effective ways to heal candida-related health conditions. You are what you eat is very true in the case of candida. Diets high in sugar and white flour contribute to the yeast problem. Such foods literally feed the yeast, making it grow even more out of control.
By eliminating these foods and incorporating the right foods into your diet, you can be well on your way to kicking candida to the curb.
Here are the foods that should be the foundation of your candida diet:
• Protein source—from poultry to fish to lean meats, protein does not only keep hunger at bay, but it also promotes a healthy body. When possible, stick to organic and lean meats to maximize the health benefits.
• Vegetables—choose veggies on the low end of the glycemic index, which means lowest sugar content, such as green, leafy vegetables, and other non-root vegetables, including peppers, cauliflower, broccoli, cucumbers, onions, and celery. It's best to avoid carb-laden veggies like potatoes and corn. These items turn to sugar in your system.
• Fruit—again, you want to go for the low-sugar fruits. Apples, oranges and other citrus fruits, and berries are great choices. Fruit juice is another high sugar item and one to avoid.
In addition to the mentioned food items, there are other supplements and foods that can be included with your meals to provide a candida-destroying boost, such as:
• Garlic
• Oregano Oil
• Lemon Juice
• Flaxseed
• Fish Oils
• Apple Cider Vinegar
• Grapefruit Seed Oil
As with any new diet, it is important to be prepared in advance in order to have the right foods on hand. When you keep your fridge stocked with anti-candida foods, it will become much easier to stick with the plan.
The perfect beverage to accompany your candida diet is fresh, purified water. Water will help to flush out the toxins, keep your body hydrated and functioning at the optimum level. While your immune system is low with a candida condition, drinking plenty of water can help to heal and improve the system.