subject: Tips For Candida and Diet [print this page] A candida free diet is a diet that is followed by those who are yeast intolerant and is intended to hinder the overgrowth of Candida yeast within the body. The restrictions are focused around promoting health and the overall well being of a person who suffers from the various symptoms associated with yeast intolerance. Two common symptoms are bloating and abdominal pain. Others might want to reduce the intake of yeast from their daily diet because of weight issues. Some People might find it hard to lose weight and the simple solution might be to eliminate all or some yeast from the food they eat every day.
So what actually happens with the overgrowth of yeast? The excess Candida yeast in the intestines penetrates the intestinal wall, causing yeast and other unwanted particles to be absorbed into the body. What happens as a result of the absorbed yeast particles is that they activate the immune system, resulting in an allergic reaction to Candida.
Some of the things that might contribute to the overgrowth of candida are cigarette smoking, stress, high sugary diets, the use of antibiotics, and pregnancy. Cigarette smoking is not good for anyone with any disease or intolerance, so that should be avoided immediately. Antibiotics, although sometimes unavoidable should be avoided if possible because antibiotics kills all bacteria that gets in its way even the good bacteria that we all have and need in our body gets killed by antibiotics. Be careful because many meat products contain antibiotics. Those on a candida free diet should avoid eating meat products, or if not, be sure to find meat with no antibiotics they do exist!!
The one aspect that we have complete control over is the food that we eat. Yeast and candida overgrowth sufferers need to eliminate yeast for a period of two to six weeks to rid the yeast toxins in the body. After the toxins are eradicated, then you can slowly start to introduce foods with yeast in your diet and then from there, pinpoint which foods might make you more symptomatic than others.
In your first days of detox, you might experience some flu-like fatigue, irritability and weakness, but rest assured that the body will naturally rebound from these symptoms. Be sure to continue to avoid the intake of yeast for a two to six week period of time (also a time that is perhaps recommended by your doctor or physician). You will feel much better in the long run!
