It is a well-known fact that candidiasis diet is not the easiest of diets to follow. But on the other hand, it needs to be said that the health benefits and improvement in general health and wellbeing that people suffering from candidiasis can obtain from this diet are really significant. If you follow this diet and the other recommendations as outlined in the 5-step plan you will reap the benefits – you can be assured of that.
Always remember to cure candidiasis or yeast overgrowth as it is also known, you will have to follow a holistic approach as outlined in the 5-step plan. You will not be able to cure candidiasis with diet alone. I will provide you with a link to the plan at the bottom of this article.
Let us have a look at the diet component of this process.
When it comes to food it is very important to understand that candidiasis is caused by yeast like bacteria called Candida albicans and that this yeast thrives on certain foods, which it uses as food and fuel to grow and multiply. So it must be obvious then if you can deprive it of its food it will stop growing.
3 Groups of Foods to Avoid
Sugar in all its forms and in this case you must remember that sugar is not just the normal sugar in food but also the sugar in fruit such as dried fruit and fresh fruit. So don’t have more than one fresh fruit a day.
Yeast this includes baker’s yeast as you will find in bread, pastries etc, but also don’t forget that Vegemite, Promite, Marmite and those types of spreads all have yeast in the. It is best to always read the labels very carefully.
Refined Carbohydrates such as baked breads, pastas, cookies, potatoes, etc. : These foods turn very quickly into sugar.
4 Groups Foods to Include in Your Diet
Wholefoods which include fish, brown rice, one fruit a day and veggies and legumes, (especially mung beans) and other whole grains. All sprouts are very helpful here. Green leafy vegetables such as parsley, watercress, cabbage, wheatgrass, etc will all promote a healthy intestinal flora.
Add as much garlic to your food as you (and your family) can tolerate. It reduces infection and fights bacteria
Add flaxseed oil and olive oil to your diet it protects your cells from damage
Add seaweeds the iodine will help to fight the yeasts
To read more and get a better and full understanding of the candidiasis diet and the 5-step treatment plan to cure candidiasis please visit the links provided.