{"id":36099,"date":"2022-07-16T05:36:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-16T05:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/?p=36099"},"modified":"2025-06-12T18:51:43","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T18:51:43","slug":"food-to-avoid-when-treating-uti","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/prostate-health\/food-to-avoid-when-treating-uti\/","title":{"rendered":"Foods To Avoid When Treating a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Your diet plays an important role in your health, including preventing disease, illness, and infections.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:post-content -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Urinary tract infections (UTI) cause over 8 million visits to a healthcare provider\u2019s office annually.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>About 10 in 25 women and 3 in 25 men will experience a UTI in their lifetime.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you\u2019ve had a UTI, you know how uncomfortable they can be.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you haven\u2019t had one yet, you probably want to keep it that way.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>How can your diet influence your UTI risk? We\u2019ll cover that and more in this article.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Keep reading to learn which foods you should avoid, and what foods to include in a UTI diet.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-a-urinary-tract-infection-uti\">What is a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)?<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/urinary-tract-infection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">urinary tract infection (UTI)<\/a> occurs when bacteria enter your urethra (a tube that carries urine from your bladder out of your body) and cause an infection in your urinary tract. Bacteria cause most UTIs, but rarely they can result from a fungus. UTIs are also called bladder infections.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>UTIs can impact both men and women but are more prevalent in women. About 50% of women are likely to have a UTI at some point in their lifetime. One of the main reasons women are more likely to get a UTI is because their urethra is shorter than a man\u2019s, which means bacteria don\u2019t have to travel as far to reach the bladder and urinary tract system.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Urinary tract infections are especially problematic during pregnancy and can lead to preterm delivery. They are also more common in menopausal women because a drop in estrogen can trigger UTIs.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If a <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/what-happens-if-a-uti-goes-untreated\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UTI goes untreated<\/a>, it can spread to your kidneys and cause a kidney infection, which is why UTI prevention and prompt treatment are so important.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some of the symptoms of a UTI include:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/frequent-urination-in-men\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Frequent urination<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Burning or <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/painful-urination\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pain when passing urine<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Fever<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Urine that looks dark, <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/cloudy-urine-in-men\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cloudy<\/a>, or reddish (blood may be present in the urine)<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Foul-smelling urine<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Pain when not urinating<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Tiredness<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Pain in your back or side below your ribs<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Nausea and\/or vomiting<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Only a <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/urge-to-pee-but-little-comes-out\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">small amount of urine despite a strong urge to urinate<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>In women, pressure above the pubic bone<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>[bensnaturalhealthIinlineLeadGen id =&#8221;1&#8243; event=&#8221;Bladder Diary Download&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/bladder-diary.png&#8221; title=&#8221;Get your FREE bladder diary&#8221; content=&#8221;##Daily bladder diary ##Better understand your urinary symptoms ##Step-by-step guide&#8221;]<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-can-your-diet-prevent-or-treat-a-uti\">Can your diet prevent or treat a UTI?<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Like many health conditions, your diet can greatly affect <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/how-to-prevent-a-uti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UTI prevention<\/a> and treatment. While you might not be able to completely prevent a UTI through diet alone, you shouldn\u2019t overlook the importance of your diet when it comes to UTI risk.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Certain <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/bladder-problems-diet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">foods can irritate your bladder<\/a> lining, which can worsen the uncomfortable <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/male-uti-symptoms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">symptoms of a UTI<\/a>. Other foods may help prevent UTIs by fighting off bacteria that cause infections.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some UTIs can be treated at home (resting, drinking plenty of fluids, eating a healthy diet, etc.), but some will require antibiotics. If you\u2019re still experiencing symptoms of a UTI after several days, you should seek medical attention to see if you need antibiotics.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Untreated UTIs can lead to kidney infections and more serious issues, so it\u2019s important not to delay medical treatment if necessary.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-foods-to-avoid-with-a-uti\">Foods to avoid with a UTI<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-acidic-foods\">1) Acidic foods<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While some acidic foods may help prevent UTIs due to their vitamin C content, you might want to avoid them if you have an active UTI. Acidic foods can irritate the lining of your bladder, especially if it\u2019s already irritated from an active infection.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some examples of acidic foods include:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Citrus fruits<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Tomatoes<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Blueberries<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Plums<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Peaches<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-spicy-foods\">2) Spicy foods<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Like acidic foods, eating spicy foods may irritate your bladder lining and intensify discomfort. Avoid eating spicy peppers like jalapenos, as well as black and cayenne pepper.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Eating spicy foods is fine if you\u2019re not currently experiencing a UTI. Spicy foods may help with weight loss, combat inflammation, and improve your longevity, so there\u2019s no need to be afraid of them outside of an active urinary tract infection.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-caffeine\">3) Caffeine<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Caffeine is a diuretic, which means it makes you urinate more. You should avoid caffeine during a UTI because it might increase the prevalence of symptoms such as burning during urination.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Caffeine may also worsen dehydration, which can exacerbate symptoms like burning while urinating.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-sugary-foods-and-drinks\">4) Sugary foods and drinks<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While sugar doesn\u2019t necessarily cause urinary tract infections, it can feed the bacteria that are present during an active infection. While there isn\u2019t significant research on the topic, it\u2019s never a bad idea to cut back on added sugar.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you have an active UTI, avoid drinking sugary drinks and foods with added sugar like cookies and desserts and processed foods with added sugar.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-alcohol\">5) Alcohol<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Drinking alcohol doesn\u2019t increase your risk of a UTI, but it can further irritate your bladder during an active infection. Similar to caffeine, alcohol causes you to urinate more, which may increase the intensity and frequency of UTI symptoms.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":29496,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For an active UTI, avoid acidic and spicy foods and added sugars, caffeine, and alcohol. To help prevent UTIs, some things that might help when it comes to your diet include drinking berry juices, eating probiotics, getting enough vitamin C, and staying hydrated.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-explore-more\">Explore More<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":28859,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/home-remedies-for-uti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/10-home-remedies-for-a-UTI-min-1-1024x256.jpg\" alt=\"home remedies for uti\" class=\"wp-image-28859\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/10-home-remedies-for-a-UTI-min-1-1024x256.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/10-home-remedies-for-a-UTI-min-1-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/10-home-remedies-for-a-UTI-min-1-768x192.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/10-home-remedies-for-a-UTI-min-1-1536x384.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/10-home-remedies-for-a-UTI-min-1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/home-remedies-for-uti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10 Home Remedies for a UTI<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your diet plays an important role in your health, including preventing disease, illness, and infections.\u00a0 Urinary tract infections (UTI) cause over 8 million visits to a healthcare provider\u2019s office annually.\u00a0 About 10 in 25 women and 3 in 25 men will experience a UTI in their lifetime. 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