While not that popular, having an antifungal diet is a good treatment for yeast infection. The body produces yeast naturally. However, when the body produces too much yeast, it manifests itself externally in warm and humid parts of our body. That is why yeast cultures form in the oral cavity or vagina.
Since yeast infection occurs when the body is covered in fungi, one way to prevent and treat it is to fight it from the inside. An anti-fungal diet will regulate the growth of yeast in the body. There are two parts to treating yeast infections through diet: eating the right foods and avoiding the wrong foods.
What to eat:
- High fiber foods like oats and wheat. These fibers hinder the growth of yeast in the body.
- Legumes like walnuts and peas are also good against candida, as they inhibit yeast growth.
- Green leafy vegetables like cabbage, spinach, and lettuce have antifungal properties when digested.
- Radish is another vegetable that is both antibacterial and antifungal.
- Yogurt is very effective against yeast overgrowth. Although yogurt can help reduce yeast because it contains good bacteria, it is still a dairy product. Also, be sure to eat only the unsweetened or unflavored variety to ensure it contains little or no sugar.
- Spices like ginger and garlic also have antifungal properties. Make sure to use these spices for your antifungal diet.
What to avoid:
- Sugary food. Yeast thrives on sugar, so avoid eating too many sweets, even fruits.
- Carbohydrates should be avoided as much as possible. Rice, pasta, and bread are good sources of carbohydrates that can feed more yeast.
- Obviously, yeast-containing foods such as bread, cakes, and cookies should be avoided.
These are your antifungal diet tips. Try them, they really work.