Do you suffer from the annoying and sometimes painful symptoms of Candida. If you are new to the whole concept of Candida infection, then you are properly keen to make some changes and stop these symptoms now. But with so much conflicting information where do you begin.
The first truth you will learn about the Candida diet is that sugar feeds the Candida, and the goodness of fruit is no exception. Yes even fruit feeds Candida growth, so the first stage of Candida should avoid consumption of fruit. But after time you will find that you will be able to consume fruit once again, so don’t worry.
The next step in the diet is to stop the spread of yeast by avoiding putting any more yeast into your body. Avoid yeast in bread and some sauces until the spread of infection is under control.
As well as stopping feeding the Candida, you need to face the fact the infection started because your immune system could no longer combat the problem. Certain meats suppress your immune system because they are pumped full of antibiotics, preservatives and hormones. Sprays used to kill bugs on vegetables can also suppress the immune, so the best thing to do is change your diet to an organic diet, with organic vegetables and meats.
The biggest things that lower your immune system however, are nicotine and alcohol.
The last thing on the list to avoid is fungus and mushrooms.
The main point of the Candida diet is to avoid high and refined carbohydrates that stress the digestive system, along with sugar, yeast, fungus and immune suppressing foods.
Good foods to consume, are any organic meats and vegetables, however avoid over consumption of red meats that can stress the system.
Make sure to stock up on garlic, and drink plenty of water. The Candida diet can be fun and interesting if you are willing to experiment and try new foods.
You may have to put in a little effort, and make your own meals. The biggest cause of Candida is low quality refined foods on the supermarket shelves, and fast foods that are low in nutrition and high in immune suppressing ingredients.
Today’s fast paced lifestyle of looking for quick and easy meals has lead to this epidemic. But don’t worry, once you get use to consuming highly nutritious foods, and feel the energy they provide you won’t feel like going back to your old habits.
Change is difficult, but once the habit is made you will appreciate the new lifestyle.