Introducing the anti Candida diet?
The purpose of an anti Candida diet is to combat the overgrowth of the yeast species Candida albicans in the body. Candida occurs naturally in the body, in particular in the mouth, throat, intestine and genital areas. Problems only occur if the yeast multiples rapidly (or overgrows) causing a yeast infection with negative symptoms.
Yeast infection symptoms include general fatigue, soreness of affected areas, occasionally a white discharge (in the case of vaginal thrush, male yeast infections and oral thrush), depression, bloating, headaches and joint pain.
Most sufferers begin by treating the yeast infection with an antifungal remedy. While these are often effective of ridding the current infection, they do little to change the conditions within your body that prohibit the infection from recurring. With this approach relief is often only a temporary.
For a longer-term approach to good health and freedom from yeast infections it makes sense to follow an anti Candida diet. This requires specific dietary changes that restore the natural balance of flora in your body, and remove the foods that the yeast is feeding on. We've summarized the three main elements of anti Candida diets below:
Anti Candida Diet Plan
- Eliminate refined sugar from the diet as this encourages the growth of yeast. This includes both brown and white sugars, honey, lactose, dextrose, fructose and so on.
- Beer and wine should be avoided as fermented yeast is used in their production. The alcohol they contain also provides sugar.
- Breads, bagels and pastries made with yeast should be cut out of your diet. Marimite and Bovril should also be avoided.
- Stay away from any mold or fungus containing foods such as mushrooms, brie and other fermented cheeses.
- Refined grains and white flour products are best avoided.
- Cut down on fermented products such as vinegar, pickles, soy sauce and pickles.
- Steer clear of peanuts and peanut products
Increasing the amount of soluble fiber in your diet, drinking more water and upping your garlic intake will help the body combat yeast infections. It also makes sense to take a probiotic containing acidophilus (a 'good' intestinal bacteria) as this will help restore the natural balance of your intestinal track. (See more on best probiotic supplements.) Products such as Yeastrol can help to ease the symptoms of yeast infection in both men and women.
If this sounds a bit complicated, then a good first step is to review this 5 step system to curing yeast infections caused by Candida. It's simple, holistic and clinically proven.
The good news is that many of the changes involved when following an anti Candida diet plan are similar to those recommended in healthy diets. Many people who follow the diet experience weight loss and, in time, as the blood sugar level stabilizes, cravings for unhealthy sugary foods normally diminish. You’ll also have no trouble finding anti candida recipes to keep you on track.
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