Candida diet aims at starving the Candida yeast by depriving

Author: ryanjones | Posted: 17.05.2012

What is Candida?

Candidiasis is a kind of disease, which results due to the abundance of a type of fungus in the human body system known as Candida. They cause disease usually in the warm and moist parts. This situation arises usually due to a weakened immunity process.

There are many natural homemade remedies and medications that are available to treat Candida disease. But, to remove Candida from the roots itself, it is very necessary to provide utmost importance to nourishment. Because, only good nourishment can offer you a strong immunity process. While on a Candida diet, it is very important to know about the dos and don't s of eating. A Candida eating plan aims at starving the Candida yeast by depriving it of the food that aids its abundance. They usually feed themselves on sugar and refined flour.

Vegetarians who feed themselves on processed foods like cookies, chips, cakes,burgers and pizzas are more prone to this kind of infection. Junk foods as these provide very little nutrition to you and on the contrary nourishes the Candida yeast. While trying to do a candida cleanse routine, you should have a diet that is protein rich.

For vegans, there are plenty of non-vegetarian substitutes which will provide them with the required amount of protein.

The below mentioned is a small list for Candida diet planners:

Vegetables: Vegetables are very good for your system while on a Candida diet as they help in removing the toxins out of your body. But, you should avoid starchy vegetables like potatoes, sweet potatoes, yams, peas, corn, all kind of beans (except green beans), etc. You can also add little garlic and onions while cooking the vegetables as these fight against Candida.

Yogurt is a very good source for Candida diet and helps in removing the Candida yeast out of your body and creates a balance in your body.

Nuts and Seeds: Nuts are generally healthy, but cause problems in some people. Hence, they should be consumed in moderate amounts. While having nuts and seeds, prefer the whole ones and the freshly cracked ones.

Spices and Herbs: Most of them are generally good for you. They have anti fungal properties and are a good source of antioxidants. Basil leaves, black pepper, cumin seeds, garlic, nutmeg, turmeric, ginger, rosemary, cloves, cinnamon, curry leaves, etc. help in fighting against Candida.

Oils: You should use cold pressed oils. You can choose from a variety of oils like virgin coconut oil, sesame oil, almond oil, sunflower oil, flaxseed oil, olive oil, pumpkin seed oil, organic butter, ghee, macadamia oil, fish oil etc.

Beverages: You should try to avoid colas, coffee and tea. However you can consume herbal tea as it has many anti fungal properties.

If you have any doubts regarding the foods to be consumed on a Candida diet, you should then consult your doctor for proper advice before starting any schedule.

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