FOODS AND CANDIDA

It is important to know the foods to avoid with candida because the foods will help fight the disease. Now, my question is; are there problems that candida is causing you? If yes, then you either avoid or reduce or better still eliminate the foods that will be listed here.

That being said, you only avoid these foods with which to replace them with. In this post, you will get to know the foods to avoid with candida and also the foods to increase or add to your diet or to your candida diet.

Avoiding foods that help the disease thrive will cause more harm than good.

In order to fight or face candida squarely, one needs to know the foods to eat so as to help the immune system fight bacteria and diseases in the body system.

The foods that will be listed here to help fight against candida will not only fall specifically on candida but it will help you realize the more you consume foods that help  the immune  system, the better for your wellbeing.

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WHAT IS CANDIDA?

Candida may be defined simply as an infection or mycosis caused by a microscopic fungus called Candida albicans. It may be a yeast which is normally found in the mouth, on the skin or in the intestine.

According to cleaneatingmag.com, It is a microscopic fungus or yeast which lives in the gastrointestinal tract, mouth or in the vagina may not or doesn’t cause any harm at normal levels but when just an overgrown which may be caused by excess alcohol (excess intake), poor diet or somewhat an impairment with the digestive function takes place, it can foster rashes, infections by/from yeast, digestive issues, bloating, and others.

When the immune system loses its ability to protect the body from foreign bodies in terms of resistance (compromised) which may be as a result of diabetes, cancer, antibiotic treatment which may have been intense, candida fungi flourish and then produce the infection called candidiasis. It is also known as moniliasis and this will do the following:

1. Affect the regions of the skin affected by fracture or moisture.
2. It affects the anus, vagina, mouth etc

When this happens, diet is able to contribute in boosting the immune system and this will foster balance of the intestinal bacterial flora thereby promoting the cure of candidiasis.

Therefore, to protect the entire body system and fight against candida or stop it from overgrowing, it is highly recommended to consume foods that boost the immune system and avoid foods like excess carbs, sugar in whatsoever form, fruits high in sugar.

THE FOLLOWING ARE THE FOODS TO AVOID WITH CANDIDA

The following list of foods should be reduced or eliminated into fight against candida:

1. Sugars
2. Alcohol Beverages
3. Chocolate
4. Brewer’s yeast
5. Cured Cheese
6. Bread   

Sugars

Sugars should be avoid or eliminated, and this is because yeasts feed on sugars, primarily. When there is abundant sugar, it will increase their growth or development and same goes for diabetes. Therefore, it is highly recommended to avoid sugars and also the foods that contain sugars. For example, brown sugar, maple sugar and other kinds of sugar should be avoided because they are detrimental.

Alcoholic Beverages

Action of alcoholic beverages or their effects lowers the functioning of the immune system. It depresses the immune system and beside, all the alcoholic beverages such as wine, beer harbor some residue of yeast with which they were made. In some individuals, these yeast residues may promote candidiasis.

Chocolate

There is presence of sugar in chocolate, therefore, it should be avoided and if not, they will help foster the development of the yeasts which will help cause the development of candida. It negatively affects the immune system because it is highly rich in fat.

Brewer’s Yeast

Brewer’s yeast may not be one of the yeast that causes candida but in some sensitive individuals, it is suspected to help them thrive.

Cured Cheeses

There are fungi which seem similar to the same type of yeasts that cause the disease called candida. In essence, many cheeses are prepared with these fungi and therefore, they should be avoided.

Bread

A hypothesis has it that some products containing yeast might help foster the development of candida. Since bread is made with yeast, it should be avoided.

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FOODS THAT HELP FIGHT AGAINST CANDIDA

Now that we have made some explaining regarding foods to avoid with candida. It is important to know the foods that help protect the body and also help the functioning of the immune system.

The following are foods that help fight against candida:

1. Yoghurt
2. Turmeric
3. Garlic
4. Folates
5. Ginger
6. Apple cider Vinegar
7. Iron

1. Yogurt

There are some live bacterial cultures which are present in the intestine and also form part of the intestinal flora, yogurt (biotic yogurt) contains theses bacterial. Excessive production of microorganisms such as the so called yeast in the digestive tract are prevented by these bacteria.

In essence, yogurt also facilitates the regulation and balancing of the intestinal flora. Therefore, it is noteworthy that yogurt consumption helps in fighting against this disease called candida which may be found in the mouth, intestine, and anus.

2. Turmeric

Turmeric contains an anti-inflammatory agent called curcumin, a powerful anti-fungi and anti-inflammatory mechanism which protects and prevents candida. One of the functions of turmeric is that it prevents or hampers the yeast from attaching itself to the mouth cells.

3. Garlic

Another food to consider is garlic which prevents the development or spread of some microorganisms of which among them the fungus responsible for candida (candidiasis). It helps stimulate natural immunity. Garlic also helps in balancing the intestinal flora.

It is said that garlic is quite high in allicin, which is formed when garlic is chopped or crushed and this compound known as allicin stops the proliferation of bacteria and fungi thereby fighting against candida overgrowth. It also has the ability to prevent candida from attaching to cells of the mouth.

It is recommended to consume garlic raw in order to experience its maximal effects.

4. Folates

When there is folate deficiency, it encourages the proliferation of the microorganisms such as the candidiasis. Therefore, to get more of folates, include legumes, green leafy vegetables, wheat germ to your diet because they are good source of folates.

5. Ginger

Gingerol and shagelol are antifungal compounds which are found in ginger. They are anti-inflammatory agents that are capable of stopping the development of candida. To relieve yeast infections, you can opt for antifungal creams made with ginger.

6. Apple Cider Vinegar

For a very long time, apple cider vinegar has been considered as one of the home remedies in treating candida overgrowth and also help protect against thrust and yeast infection. It can also inhibit the development of candida.

7. Iron:

Many candidiasis cases have been associated with iron deficiency and this may be somewhat an aggravating factor. Some good plant-based sources of iron such as legume, soy and its derivatives, spinach and sesame are highly recommended.

Note: Diet has contributed to boosting the immune system and from the information given above, one has to abide by the rules so as to fight against whatever ailment that seems to spoil the body system.

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Fidel Perez

A graduate of Computer Science and Information Management Technology. Diploma – Caregiving, Certificates – Dementia and Diabetes Awareness and Management. A researcher, blogger, songwriter, singer and acoustic guitarist. Born in an environment where natural talents such as healing are imparted at our natural birth. This natural talents of healing is the result of our genetic inheritance and the training from family environment.