simple tips: candida diet
For many years, I have been helping clients with chronic overgrowth of candida albicans yeast.
WHAT IS CANDIDA?
Candida albicans is a yeast that lives naturally in small quantities in our digestive tract. However, like any beneficial microorganism, when it grows out of proportion and over-colonizes the digestive tract, it can create problems in the body. Systemic candida can include nail and toe nail fungus, digestive distress, cramping, gas, constipation, diarrhea, and a host of additional issues, including eczema and other skin rashes.
The best way to help the body return to balance is to eat pre-biotic foods that feed beneficial gut bacteria. That way, colonies of healthy bacteria grow and crowd out the candida.
Prebiotic foods include leeks artichokes, asparagus, avocado, and oats. These nourish beneficial probiotic bacteria as well as being part of a diet that does not allow the yeast to flourish. Yeast thrives on sugar, dairy products and refined carbohydrates like bread and pasta. Avoid these for at least 21 days when trying to get candida back into balance.
To reduce candida overgrowth, focus on eating vegetables, non-glutinous whole grains, animal protein, beans, legumes, nuts, seeds, and healthy fats that are also antifungal - like coconut oil and olive oil.
During the process of re-balancing yeast in your body, stay away from fermented foods. Foods like sauerkraut, kimchi, kombucha and miso are so good for the gut. However, they also feed candida! So take a break from those as well.
THE TAKEAWAY
Candida albicans is a kind of yeast that occurs naturally in the body.
Stress and overeating can lead to overgrowth of candida, which causes a wide range of issues from vaginal infections to gut issues.
Foods to enjoy: nuts, seeds, gluten-free grains, legumes, animal foods, coconut oil, olive oil, cinnamon, turmeric, and other spices.
Foods to avoid: gluten, dairy, sugar, all flours, all fruit, and fermented foods.
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