{"id":42804,"date":"2024-03-20T07:18:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-20T07:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/?p=42804"},"modified":"2024-02-26T16:18:50","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T16:18:50","slug":"foods-to-avoid-with-yeast-infection-candida-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/prostate-health\/foods-to-avoid-with-yeast-infection-candida-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"Candida Diet: Foods To Eat and Avoid With A Yeast Infection"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A yeast infection occurs when the yeast (fungus) Candida albicans becomes overgrown, which leads to uncomfortable symptoms like genital itching, burning while peeing or having sex, abnormal discharge, and others.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:post-content -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Women are more prone to yeast infections than men, but men can also be affected.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Once you have a yeast infection, you\u2019ll likely be treated with an antifungal medication to clear it.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In addition to drugs, there are some things you can try diet-wise to help clear a yeast infection.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll review some foods to eat and foods to avoid when you have a yeast infection.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some of these foods are similar to the recommendations of the \u201cCandida diet,\u201d which aims to reduce the number of candida fungi in your body.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Scientific research doesn\u2019t back all aspects of the \u201cCandida diet. However, altering your diet to see how it impacts the healing process from a yeast infection isn\u2019t harmful and could bring some relief.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-foods-to-avoid-in-a-candida-diet\">Foods to avoid in a Candida diet<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-sugary-drinks\">1) Sugary drinks<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Yeasts like candida are a type of fungus that is fed by sugar. Sugary drinks provide much more sugar than is recommended in a healthy diet and are one of the leading sources of added sugars in a typical Western diet.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cutting back on sugary drinks during a yeast infection might help speed up your recovery.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Additionally, <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27456347\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">research<\/a> shows that cutting back on sugary drinks can result in other health benefits, such as promoting healthier blood sugar levels, reducing your risk factors for heart disease, and promoting better weight management.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some examples of sugary drinks include:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Soda (caffeinated and caffeine-free)<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Fruit-flavored drinks<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Sweetened tea and coffee beverages<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Energy drinks<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Sports drinks<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Vitamin-enhanced flavored drinks<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-foods-with-added-sugar\">2) Foods with added sugar<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Just like sugary drinks can provide a lot of excess sugar in your Candida diet, foods with added sugar can feed yeast.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You might think of desserts, candies, and other obviously sweet foods when you think of sugar. However, added sugar is hidden in foods that you might not have thought of.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Processed foods often have added sugar to make them more palatable \u2013 even foods that seem healthy, like whole grain cereals, fat-free yogurt, and others.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some examples of foods with added sugar to consider reducing or avoiding with a yeast infection are:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Desserts and candies<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Flavored yogurts<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Sweetened cereals like flavored oatmeal, cold cereal, etc.\u00a0<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Dried fruit (often has sugar added in the coating, such as dried mangoes)<\/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;Prostate eBook Download&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/PSA-cover.png&#8221; title=&#8221;Sign Up For Our Newsletter!&#8221; content=&#8221;##Receive 10% off our best-selling supplements ##Get Your FREE PSA Lowering Diet Plan ##Be the first to hear about sales and promotions ## Stay up to date on our latest health news&#8221;]<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-refined-carbohydrates\">3) Refined carbohydrates<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Carbohydrates (often just called carbs) are a type of nutrient your body uses for energy. Carbs break down into sugar in your bloodstream and are commonly thought to influence yeast growth.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Refined carbohydrates like bread products made from enriched flour (white flour) are higher in the type of carbs that turn into sugar.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, a <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/10357735\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">study on mice<\/a> fed a high amount of refined carbohydrates showed a \u201climited effect\u201d on candida growth, so it\u2019s not clear how much your intake of refined carbs will have an impact on yeast infections.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Like sugary drinks, it doesn\u2019t hurt to cut back on refined carbs since they aren\u2019t as good for your health as their non-refined counterparts \u2013 whole grains.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some refined carbs to consider cutting back on while you have a yeast infection include:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>White bread, tortillas, muffins, etc.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>White rice<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Enriched pasta<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-alcohol\">4) Alcohol<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Alcohol like beer, wine, and hard alcohol are from fermented yeast. The goal of treating a yeast infection is to reduce the amount of yeast overgrowth to achieve a healthy balance in your body.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While there isn\u2019t robust research backing the idea that cutting back on alcohol can help with a yeast infection, it definitely doesn\u2019t hurt to try.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-foods-to-eat-when-you-have-a-yeast-infection-nbsp\">Foods to eat when you have a yeast infection\u00a0<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-fermented-foods\">1) Fermented foods<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Eating fermented foods can help promote healthy bacteria growth to balance the overgrowth of yeast.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, some fermented foods contain yeast, so eating a lot of them might not help during a yeast infection (though there isn\u2019t strong evidence that the yeast you eat impacts genital yeast infections).<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you want to try eating fermented foods to help a yeast infection, do so in moderation and consider some of the following:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Unsweetened yogurt or kefir\u00a0<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Sauerkraut\u00a0<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Tempeh\u00a0<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/sexual-health\/kombucha-benefits-sexually\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kombucha<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-whole-grains\">2) Whole grains<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As mentioned in the \u2018foods to avoid,\u2019 refined grains are lower in fiber and other nutrients that are good for your health.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Replacing them with whole grains is a healthier choice for your heart and digestive health.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some whole grains to consider adding to your diet include:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Whole wheat bread, tortillas, English muffins, etc.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Whole wheat pasta<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Brown rice<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Barley<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-garlic\">3) Garlic<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In a <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/15970035\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">small study<\/a> of 56 patients, garlic paste was as effective as a topical antifungal at reducing signs of oral yeast infections.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These findings don\u2019t necessarily equate to their effectiveness for genital yeast infections, but \u2013 like so many other recommendations we\u2019ve given \u2013 it doesn\u2019t hurt to try.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/33549282\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Studies<\/a> have identified many <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/general-health\/garlic-tincture-supplement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">benefits of garlic<\/a> and have found that garlic is beneficial for your heart health and might even reduce your risk of cancer.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":38423,\"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-4-protein\">4) Protein<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you\u2019re cutting back on refined carbs and sugar in an attempt to speed up your recovery from a yeast infection, you might be left wondering what you can eat that will help make you feel full.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Protein is a nutrient that boosts satiety and is a good choice to replace refined carbs.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You can get protein from sources such as:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Meat (beef, poultry, etc.)<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Eggs<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Legumes (peanuts, soybeans, black beans, etc.)<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Nuts and seeds<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Dairy products, especially yogurt, and cheese<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-coconut-oil\">5) Coconut oil<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26781922\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">study<\/a> found that capric acid helped reduce the growth of candida. Capric acid is found in certain types of fats, such as coconut oil. Other <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17651080\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">studies<\/a> show that coconut oil has <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26781922\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">natural antifungal properties<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Coconut oil is high in fat and calories, so be sure to use it in moderation like other types of fat.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Genital yeast infections occur when yeast (a type of fungus \u2013 more specifically, Candida albicans) becomes overgrown, causing unpleasant symptoms like genital itching, burning, and discharge.\u00a0<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Yeast infections are treated with antifungal medications. Other natural treatments (like diet) may not be as effective, and research doesn\u2019t support the idea that your diet has a strong impact on the recovery from a yeast infection.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Despite the lack of scientific evidence, it doesn\u2019t hurt to change your diet while you heal from a yeast infection.\u00a0<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>The common recommendations (such as in the \u201cCandida diet\u201d) aren\u2019t harmful and often have other documented health benefits besides their potential impact on yeast growth.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Some potential foods to avoid during a yeast infection include sugary drinks, foods with added sugar, refined carbohydrates, and alcohol.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Some foods that might be beneficial to eat with a yeast infection include fermented foods, whole grains, protein-rich foods, coconut oil, and garlic.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/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\":42773,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/natural-antifungals-for-fungal-infections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/10-natural-antifungals-1-1024x256.jpg\" alt=\"natural antifungal\" class=\"wp-image-42773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/10-natural-antifungals-1-1024x256.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/10-natural-antifungals-1-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/10-natural-antifungals-1-768x192.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/10-natural-antifungals-1-1536x384.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/10-natural-antifungals-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\/natural-antifungals-for-fungal-infections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">11 Natural Antifungals: Home Remedies For Candida &amp; Ringworm<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A yeast infection occurs when the yeast (fungus) Candida albicans becomes overgrown, which leads to uncomfortable symptoms like genital itching, burning while peeing or having sex, abnormal discharge, and others. Women are more prone to yeast infections than men, but men can also be affected.\u00a0 Once you have a yeast infection, you\u2019ll likely be treated [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":42805,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"health_topic":[129,124],"class_list":["post-42804","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","health_topic-prostate-health-diet","health_topic-prostate-health"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.2 (Yoast SEO v27.5) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Candida Diet: Foods To Eat and Avoid With A Yeast Infection - Ben&#039;s Natural Health<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Find out about how to follow a Candida diet, including foods to avoid with a yeast infection and what alternatives you should eat instead. 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