Investing in water with lemon, parsley, thyme, cucumber and ursine or poejo herb tea, for example, is a great strategy to help cure candidiasis faster, but it is also important to cut down on sweet food diet, as they favor the multiplication of the fungus that causes candidiasis, Candida albicans, which worsens itching and discharge.
Another important thing to accelerate the treatment and prevent new infections is to improve immunity through strategies such as resting well, adding propolis in tea, and eating more natural yogurt and kefir. In addition, taking probiotic capsules and adding 1 teaspoon of yeast in the vitamin of fruits, porridge or yogurt, for example helps balance the pH of the vaginal flora and control the uncontrolled growth of fungi.
Foods That Help Cure Candidiasis
The foods that help to cure candidiasis are those that strengthen the immune system, improve intestinal flora and help control vaginal pH, such as:
- Fermented foods such as yogurt, kéfir and kombucha are good rich bacteria that improve intestinal health and strengthen the immune system;
- Propolis, which should be taken daily, can be added to teas, water with lemon or just diluted in water. Adults should take propolis in an alcoholic extract, while women and children should use aqueous propolis;
- Natural herbs such as oregano, rosemary, thyme, garlic and onion, as they have antifungal action;
- Good fats such as olive oil, coconut oil, nuts, almonds and peanuts as they reduce inflammation;
- Seeds like chia, linseed and pumpkin seed, as they are rich in omega-3, strengthening the immune system;
- Whole foods, fruits and vegetables, because they strengthen the beneficial intestinal flora that, when healthy, prevents the proliferation of candidiasis.
Natural yogurt can also be used as a home remedy against candidiasis, see how to use it here.
Foods that worsen Candidiasis
Forbidden foods are those rich in sugar because they alter the vaginal pH, and foods industrialized and rich in preservatives and chemical additives as they worsen immunity. Therefore, the consumption of:
- Sugar and sweets in general;
- Beverages: ready-made juices, soft drinks, alcohol and energy drinks;
- White flour, cakes, white bread, salted, biscuits;
- Canned food and frozen ready-made food;
- Processed meats such as sausage, sausage, bacon, ham, turkey breast and mortadella;
- Refined grains such as white rice, white noodles and tapioca;
- Pickles, heart of palm and mushrooms, as they stimulate the growth of fungi;
- Ready sauces and seasonings in cubes.
These foods also contribute to the imbalance of the intestinal flora, one of the main defense mechanisms of the body against invading microorganisms. In addition, the use of antibiotics, corticosteroids and laxatives also worsens the intestinal flora and favors the onset of candidiasis.
Menu to fight against Candidiasis
The following table provides an example of a 3-day menu of foods that help fight candidiasis:
| Meal | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 |
| Breakfast | 1 glass of natural yogurt + 1 col de oia + 1 slice of whole wheat bread with egg | coffee without sugar + 2 slices whole wheat bread with cheese | 1 glass of orange juice + 2 scrambled eggs seasoned with garlic, oregano and tomato |
| Morning snack | 1 glass of green juice with coconut water | 10 cashew nuts | 1 banana mashed with 1 tablespoon of oats |
| Lunch dinner | Zucchini pasta with ground beef and tomato sauce + green salad with olive oil | 4 tablespoons brown rice + 2 bean sticks + chicken stroganoff with tomato sauce and chopped vegetables | sweet potato mashed potatoes + baked fish with vegetables washed with olive oil |
| Afternoon snack | 1 roasted banana + 2 slices of cheese + 1 teaspoon of chia | 1 beaten kefir yogurt with 5 strawberries + 1 tablespoon oats | 1 natural yogurt with 3 prunes |
In addition, one should take daily about 15 drops of propolis with lemon before bed, diluted in a little water. The nutritionist can also give guidance on the use of probiotics in capsules, to help improve the intestinal flora and strengthen the immune system.
See more tips on how to get rid of candidiasis, with feeding, in the following video:
This diet for candidiasis should be followed for at least 3 months to achieve the desired results of improvement of symptoms and prevention of new seizures, and does not exclude the use of medications prescribed by the doctor.
But to make sure it's a candidiasis, here's a quick test.
