The antifungal diet, also known as the yeast-busters diet or the candida diet, is intended to reduce the amount of candida, a yeast-like fungus, in your body. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, "The candida diet allows no alcohol, no simple sugars, no yeast, and very limited amounts of processed foods." There are a variety of foods you can eat on an antifungal diet, some of which will also help prevent fungal growth in your body.
Garlic
Garlic originated in Asia and has been used as both a food and a medicine for thousands of years, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. It is widely believed to have not only antifungal properties, but antibacterial and antiviral properties as well. Candida-cure-recipes.com suggests that crushed raw garlic is the most potent form of garlic for use as part of an antifungal diet. Garlic may help with fungal infections, but it is always best to consult your primary physician to determine the cause of and the best treatment for your infection.
Herbs and Spices
Several herbs and spices are believed to have antifungal benefits, among them cloves, oregano, cinnamon, sage and ginger. You can find clove, cinnamon and oregano oil to take as a supplement if you prefer not to cook with these spices. Candida-cure-recipes.com cautions that the oil forms of these herbs and spices are extremely potent and should therefore be taken in very small doses to prevent an adverse reaction. You may also wish to consult with your doctor to make sure they are safe to take with your current medications.
Low Carbohydrate Vegetables
You are likely interested in an antifungal diet because you have had some kind of yeast infection. Yeast needs food in the form of sugars and simple carbohydrates in order to thrive. One way you can make your body less hospitable to your fungal visitors is by eating a diet that is low in processed foods, breads, sugar and other carbohydrates. Vegetables that are low in carbohydrates will make up a large part of your antifungal diet, and include broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, onions, eggplant and radishes.
Unprocessed Meats and Proteins
Processed meats, such as bologna, sausages, or smoked meats, often include additives that will promote yeast growth. These additives can be bread crumbs, sugar or other forms of carbohydrates. You can discourage fungal growth by choosing proteins that are unprocessed, such as chicken legs or breasts, beef ribs or fish steaks. Ground meats are fine, as long as they do not have additives. You may also wish to choose organic meats for your antifungal diet, since non-organic meats may contain antibiotics, which can allow fungi to flourish in the intestine.
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