Foods That Stop a Yeast Infection
Gregory Howard
there are certain foods you can eat that will help you do just
that. If you continue to eat these foods after the infection has
cleared, you'll also greatly lower the chances of future yeast
infections.
Yogurt is number one on the list. Yogurt contains naturally
occurring healthy bacteria that help to restore the balance of
bacteria to yeast in the body. These bacteria kill the Candida yeast
growing out of control in your system.
Garlic is another great food to eat. Garlic's natural anti-
fungal properties help to restore your body's natural balance by
killing the yeast. Try to eat a few cloves per day. Many
recipes call for garlic, so you can get creative incorporating more of
it into your diet. Garlic is also great way to build back up a
weakened immune system, which is the cause of many yeast
infections.
Apple cider vinegar will also help to build back up your immune
system. Just don't drink it straight or you'll be sorry.
Add two tablespoons for every 8 ounces of water. Apple cider
vinegar will help to restore order in your gastrointestinal
tract. Lastly, it prevents the growth of unhealthy bacteria in
the bowels.
Here are some more foods that will help fight and prevent future
infections:
Seaweed
Carrots
Green, Leafy Vegetables
Chicken
Honey
Nuts
Beef
Eggs
Certain foods should also be avoided. While these foods are not
the underlying cause of yeast infections, they can help it spread once
you have one. First and foremost, try to avoid sugar in all its
forms. Yeast thrives on sugar. Also, avoid all processed
foods. The body breaks down processed foods into its simplest
form, which is sugar. Also try to avoid breads, mushrooms,
peanuts, melons, and cheese.
Eating healthy can really go much further than you might think in
stopping and preventing future yeast infections. In addition to
your diet, simple changes like getting enough rest, lowering stress
levels, and limiting alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine intake, will put
you on a much happier and healthier path.