1. Finding Candida
The Candida diet treats what is commonly known as a yeast infection. Many holistic practitioners believe that an over growth of Candida can be effectively treated by diet. Symptoms of a Candida infection are itching and vaginal discharge. Uncommon symptoms, such as headaches, fatigue, mood swings and depression are also attributed to yeast infections. Yeast infections affect the mouth, the intestinal tract and the female reproductive system. Athlete's foot is even a form of a yeast infection.
2. Detox First
The first step in a Candida diet is to detox. You must cleanse your system of as much of the harmful yeast infection as possible. A colon cleanse, wheatgrass, fresh vegetables and plenty of water aid in your detox. There are herbs and supplements you can take to detox your body, as well. Garlic, cloves and goldenseal are all known for their ability to rid the body of Candida.
3. Sugar is Not Your Friend
The Candida diet works on the theory that you must eliminate the foods from your diet that Candida live on. You must avoid sugar and simple carbohydrates while on this diet, including all forms of white sugar, brown sugar, fructose and honey. Foods that contain yeast, such as bread and milk products, are also removed from your diet. Read labels carefully. These ingredients can be hidden in foods you would not suspect.
4. The Good Stuff
There are plenty of great foods you can still eat on your diet. Any bread that does not contain yeast, such as muffins and quick breads, are Candida diet friendly. Drinking herbal teas and water are great ways to quench your thirst. Brown rice, brown flour, as well as meat, eggs and fish are also on the allowable list. It is recommended that you stay on this diet for three months. If symptoms disappear, then you can start to introduce other foods into your diet.
5. Stock Up on Good Microorganisms
There are foods on the market that have probiotics included, and many people on the Candida diet take these supplements. Probiotics boost the digestive system and are recommended after a course of antibiotics to help put the Candida population of a patient's body back in the proper balance. Be sure when taking some good microorganisms that they are not in something with sugars or simple carbohydrates or other off-limit foods. Probiotics are also available in supplement form.
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