Candida Diet Guidelines To Keep The Yeast In Check

The general attitude about Candida is that it should be starved, killed or otherwise eradicated from the body.

However, the Candida fungus is actually a natural part of our digestive system, and is necessary for overall health and wellbeing, but can cause a myriad of uncomfortable side effects when out of balance.

I always make a point to ask my clients about their digestion. Most reply “Good.” “Fine.” “Ok, I think.” But when I ask more specific questions about bloating, acid reflux, or sluggishness after a meal, it seems that everyone has some kind of indigestion to report. The more they think about it, they realize that they feel pretty lousy after they eat, but just ignore it because they thought it was “normal” to feel that way.

It is definitely not normal to have indigestion, but the typical modern diet is the perfect recipe for digestive disaster resulting in Candida overgrowth. When we feed ourselves the wrong foods, it can upset the delicate balance of intestinal flora that naturally helps us digest and absorb nutrients, causing more serious problems down the road.

The Candida fungus contributes to digestion by going after the sugars, heavy metals and other toxins in the foods we eat. When we overindulge on certain foods, the Candida multiplies, triggering a list of side effects described above along with possible skin or yeast infections, hormone imbalances, brain fog and loss of sex drive, to name a few.

Therefore, it is crucial to maintain a healthy balance of intestinal flora through diet and supplements. The following dietary recommendations are for adults.

Supplement Support

* Acidophilus – use as directed on label, fights overgrowth of fungus, restores intestinal flora balance

* Caprylic acid – use as directed on label, anti-fungal agent that destroys Candida fungus

* Vitamin B complex – 100mg of each major B vitamin twice daily, supports immune function and intestinal enzymes

* Calcium – 1500mg daily, often deficient in those who have Candida overgrowth

* Magnesium – 750 mg daily, balances calcium and helps absorption

* Vitamin C – 1000mg daily – builds immunity, protects body form toxins released by Candida fungus

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