When it comes to yeast infections and the best ways to treat them, there seems to be an ongoing debate about whether or not sugar is a cause of yeast infection and a contributing factor. Some believe that sugar plays no role in causing the infection, while others believe that it is the enemy. Read on to find out more, about their discussion, and how you can finally get rid of your yeast overgrowth for good…
Do we need sugar? We may love the taste of sugar and numerous sweets that use sugar as the main ingredient, but do we need sugar in our diets? Is it good for us? Unfortunately, the answer to both questions is NO! Small amounts of sugar in moderation won’t do much harm to your body, but too much sugar in your diet can actually lead to diabetes.
Our bodies don’t really like sugar, and every time we eat it it gives us a brief boost of fake energy. After eating things like chocolate bars, we experience a short-term high, but it’s usually very short-lived. This is because the blood sugar level has increased and the body has to produce additional insulin to cope with this increase.
Sugar that has been refined has no nutritional benefit, and the body has a very hard time dealing with it. White sugars in particular are a poison to the body and too much will start to weaken your immune system over time.
Do yeast cells love sugar? Sugar not only rots your teeth, causes diabetes, and weakens your immune system, it can also cause a yeast infection. Eating a diet high in sugar is often all it takes to trigger a yeast overgrowth. And, the more sugar you eat, the stronger the infection becomes.
Yeast cells just love sugar, in fact they thrive on it. Many women with vaginal symptoms are most affected by a high-sugar diet, and their symptoms are often worse after consuming large amounts of sugar.
Beat a yeast infection by changing your diet… Many yeast sufferers have found that changing their diets and cutting out sugar is the only effective way to fully treat their infection. A sugar-free diet helps starve yeast cells, and an increase in nutrient-dense, yeast-friendly foods helps rebuild the immune system, allowing the body to fight off infection.