Candida Diet
1. Apple Cider Vinegar
The acid and enzymes in apple cider vinegar help to kill and get rid of excess yeast in the body. (1)
2. Sauerkraut & Fermented Foods
Fermented foods like sauerkraut contain microflora that help protect the intestines. Regular consumption can help improve the immune system, making the body less hospitable for candida. (2)
3. Green Veggies & Green Drinks
Leafy green vegetables help alkalize the body, which fights against the acidic nature of yeast overgrowth. Greens contain no sugars but high amounts of magnesium that naturally detox the body, vitamin C to build the immune system, chlorophyll to cleanse the body, B vitamins to energize the body and iron to give the body full support. (3)
4. Coconut Oil
Coconut oil has antimicrobial properties and the combination of lauric acid and caprylic acid found in coconut oil kills off harmful candida through ingestion and topical application. (4)
5. Garlic
Garlic contains a large number of sulphur-containing compounds that have extremely potent, broad-spectrum antifungal properties. Raw garlic benefits the fight against candida specifically. (6)
Other foods to avoid
- Dried Fruits
- Bananas
- Ice Drinks
Top 5 Candida Supplements
- Probiotics (50 billion units daily)
- Oregano oil (2 drops 3 times daily for 7 days then stop)
- Garlic (2 caps or cloves daily)
- Vitamin C (1,000 mg, 3 x daily)
- Grapefruit seed extract (200 milligrams, 2–3 times per day):