Yeast infection can be treated successfully by making some changes to your lifestyle and eating habits. This fungus infection is caused due to an overgrowth of fungus known as Candida. In the early stages, a change in diet can help to treat the infection effectively. When combined with medications, you will be able to get rid of the infection.
Candida overgrowth is often caused by poor diet choices, antibiotics, hormone imbalance, digestive problems and immune deficiency. While most yeast infections can be completely harmless they need to be treated immediately to prevent them from becoming severe.
Foods to Eat
Eat foods that strengthen the immune system, so that they can help prevent any kind of fungal infection. Good food choices can discourage the overgrowth of yeast.
- Green veggies.
- Garlic and ginger
- Organic meat.
- Coconut and olive oil.
- Spices like cinnamon and turmeric.
- Ground chia seeds and flaxseeds.
- Fermented foods like yogurt.
- Apple cider vinegar.
Foods to Avoid
Some foods provide direct energy to the Candida fungus. They weaken the immune system and reduce the ability of your body to fight the infection. Foods affect your digestive system too. They can slow down the digestive system by irritating the intestines.
If you want to give yourself the best chance of treating the infection, you need to avoid certain types of food.
- High sugar foods and saturated fats.
- Alcoholic drinks.
- Refined or processed oils and fats.
- Toxic fish and meat.
- Glutinous grains.
- Condiments and sauces.
- Sugary or caffeinated drinks.
- Moldy nuts and seeds.
- Some dairy products like cheese, cream and milk.
If your body is sensitive to certain types of food, you need to avoid them to control the overgrowth of candida. Dietary changes alone will not be effective in curing yeast infection and you will require antifungal medications to cure the infection for good.
