If you’ve been diagnosed as suffering from a yeast infection, then you’ve probably already been told to follow a candida diet. However, before you begin, give some thought to the importance of doing this.

Candida Albicans, the fungus that causes candidiasis yeast infections, grows naturally on most of our bodies. Only when the balance with all other insects (think antibiotics) is disrupted does it begin to dominate.

Yeast infections are more common in people who:

o Have compromised immune systems (HIV)
o Are receiving chemotherapy
or have diabetes
or use antibiotics
or inhaled steroids
o Are under great stress
or have a bad diet
o Smoking and poor oral hygiene
o Eating too much sugar

Laboratory scientists grow bugs in laboratories giving microorganisms exactly what they need to duplicate at an astonishing rate. As a result, they grow, usually overnight, in visible colonies in petri dishes where they can be further analysed.

Think of your body as one big petri dish for candida yeast. For many reasons, the bug is growing out of control and wreaking havoc.

The best approach is to starve the yeast and reduce their numbers with the right candida diet, without starving the body of course. Hence, the emphasis on candida treatment and diet.

A candida yeast reduction campaign (ie diet)

Avoid sugar (sorry!) as yeast loves it if it’s for breeding. This includes honey and molasses.

Avoid refined carbohydrates (yikes!) like white flour, white rice, and cereals.

Avoid foods that contain yeast and mold: white vinegar, mushrooms, dried fruits and canned vegetables.

Avoid dairy products as they contain antibiotics. Cow’s milk can cause allergic reactions that result in excessive mucus production, an environment in which yeasts thrive.

Avoid foods that create excess acidity. Learn to love fresh vegetables to create the proper pH balance in your body.

To avoid the pain associated with this type of diet, it is vital to get the right candida diet recipes so that you can still enjoy the food. It’s a fact: We’re not very good at sticking to pain-laden tasks.

last word:

A candida diet, recommended by a qualified nutritionist, can be effective in stopping yeast infections. However, it only needs to be part of a much larger approach to achieving lasting success.