Yeast Infection? Change Your Diet

Yeast infections can be irritating. If one canwheat or barley. Avoid spicy or hot foods
control the yeast by diet rather than taking a pill itbecause it can kill the good bacteria. Nuts are
is better for the body. The yeast infection isanother food that should not be eaten because of
normally Candida Albicans.the high mold content in them. Mushrooms are a
A change of diet may be in order. Foods thatfungus and can feed the infection. Avoid using
may help prevent it, cucumber, brussel sprouts,foods that have sat in the refrigerator too long
cauliflower, celery, asparagus, spinach, tomatoes,because they may have molds on them that
avocados, peppers, broccoli, and cabbage. Avoidfeed the growth.
starchy vegetables. The vegetables are bestCondiments, sugar, honey, and syrups should be
eaten raw, grilled or steamed. Garlic and onion areavoided. They will feed the growth of the
very helpful and add taste. The vegetables willinfection also. One should avoid diet drinks
starve the Candida of the sugars it needs tobecause they will still feed the growth even
grow. Probiotics or live yogurt cultures help yourwithout it being real sugar. Vinegar is made from
body build up the good bacteria in your body. Ayeast culture so it should be avoided except for
high protein diet also helps. It has little sugar in it.the unfiltered apple cider vinegar.
The proteins consist of beef, chicken, eggs andAloe Vera Juice has alkalizing effect on the body.
fish. Rice is okay but use long grain or brown rice.This is important when the infection thrives in acid
Use oat bran or rice bran as a cereal forbased surroundings. Aloe repairs the intestinal walls
breakfast. Unfiltered apple cider vinegar can bethis helps prevent it from penetrating the blood
helpful in combating yeast.stream. It contains helps the good bacteria grow
Avoid processed and aged cheese. Additives andand break down the fat and sugars in the body.
preservatives should be avoided. Citric Acid is oneThis can be found at any health food store. Read
preservative that is derived from sugar andthe directions before taking it.
should be avoided. Alcohol should be avoidedCloves are a wonderful anti-fungal agent. They
because of the sugars. Caffeine should be avoidedhave been used to treat athlete's foot and other
because it will jump start the yeast like it does tofungal infections. Clove oil is most effective in the
your body. Chocolate should also be avoided.form. Add 15 to 30 drops in warm water and
When the Candida is hungry it can cause a sugartake this tea 1-3 times daily. Clove extract is quite
craving in your body. This is something that youpotent so dilute it.
should avoid doing. Fruits should also be avoidedA few changes in the way one eats may be able
because it has such high sugar content. If youto help with the yeast infection. A change in diet
want to put lemon in your water it is okay.may starve the bad yeast. Check with your
Foods with gluten in it should be avoided. Thedoctor before starting any diet.
gluten foods are any thing made with rye, oats,