If youve clicked around any wellness websites (including this one!
), youve likely come across some stuff about Candida and Candida overgrowth.
So what is that, exactly, and what can you do about it?
When it comes to preventing and treating a Candida overgrowth, diet plays an important part.
To put it very basically, Candida is a key in of yeast.
There are many varietiesabout 20 shown to cause problems in humans.
When that happens, it can convert into a fungus andcause an infection1candidiasis.
What causes Candida overgrowth?
Sugar is a main culprit because the yeast cells need sugar to grow and spread.
When it comes to healing candidiasis or taking a preventive approach, there are certain foods to avoid.
Great news for hungry Candida cells, bad news for your body.
While they may not be sugar, artificial sweeteners can be just as bad.
They wreak havoc on your digestive system and make it hard to maintain a healthy gut environment.
Just do yourself a favor and skip it.
Excessive amounts of fruit.
Wait, isnt fruit healthy?
Go for lower-sugar fruits like berries instead.
Worried youll miss out on nutrients?
Dontveggies (go for the non-starchy stuff) provide the same benefits without the sugar bomb.
Green juice is another example of something that sounds super-healthy but can undermine your good intentions.
Many green juices are made with a lot of fruit, which hits the bloodstream super-quick.
If youre set on drinking your greens, try making a concoctionwithout the fruit.
Need a little something to offset the green?
Add some ginger or lemon juice for a nice zing.
Youll also get an anti-inflammatory boost.
Need something to fill the void?
Try cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles instead of their grain-based counterparts.
The sugar in wine and the carbohydrates in beer dont help either.
Want something besides water to drink?
Try sparkling water with some citrus or cucumber or infused with your favorite herbs.
Ginger is my go-to, but have fun experimenting.
Watch out forthese 10 signs you have Candida overgrowth, plusa first-person accountof what having Candida is really like.
