Your diet may be your best defense against health problems associated with Candida. Because Candida is a living organism, it also requires nourishment to survive. This is where your diet becomes your friend. The goal is to feed yourself while starving out the Candida yeast. In order to do this you will have to make some changes and really focus on what you eat.
You shouldn’t get too upset about having to change your diet to defeat Candida, as you can still eat great tasting foods and enjoy your meals. It’s more about cutting out some of the foods that the Candida craves, leaving you plenty to choose from.
Here are the foods to avoid while trying to starve out the Candida yeast.
- Alcohol
- Bread
- Fruits and fruit juices
- Junk food (candy bars, etc.)
- Mushrooms
- Processed foods (sausages, hot dogs)
- Soda (no diet soda either)
Candida craves carbs, especially the fast acting carbs from sugar. Sugar is the number one thing you have to concern yourself with while battling Candida. Once the Candida is under control, you can go back to eating breads and fruits, but you must stay away from them while the Candida yeast is widespread throughout your intestines and body.
Here are some foods you should try to consume while fighting Candida.
- Beef (not processed)
- Chicken (not processed)
- Eggs
- Fish/Seafood
- Fresh Garlic
- Fresh Ginger
- Vegetables
- Asparagus
- Cauliflower
- Cucumbers
- Leafy greens
- Peppers
- Spinach
Most vegetables are good to eat provided they don’t have sugar added to them such as in canned vegetables.
