What is the candida diet and why we all need it

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Most extreme diets aimed at rapid weight loss are, fortunately, fading into the background, giving way to long-term nutritional systems that are more likely to become a way of life than a temporary measure. One such nutritional system is the candida diet. Candida is a bacterium that is naturally present in the body of every person, but its excess can lead to various inflammations and infectious diseases. The candida diet helps control the number of candida bacteria in the body, thereby protecting it.

For the candida diet to work, it must become part of your lifestyle, as a temporary measure, this type of nutrition is not suitable. The diet involves a complete rejection of gluten, alcohol, some dairy products and a sharp reduction in the consumption of sugar (both added and natural – in the composition of fruits). According to nutritionists, all these products have a strong negative effect on the microflora of the body, causing inflammation and various diseases. Among the symptoms are chronic fatigue, nausea, eczema, skin irritation, joint pain, anxiety and depression. Such a wide range of manifestations is explained by the fact that our body is home to about 150 species of candida, which can cause inflammation.

What products should you build a diet from?

The diet within the framework of the candida diet is built on the following products:

• fruits with a low sugar content: lemons, limes, kiwi, sour apples, berries;
• non-starchy vegetables: asparagus, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cabbage, celery, cucumber, eggplant, onion, spinach, zucchini, tomatoes (best eaten raw, pan-fried or steamed);
• gluten-free grains: millet, quinoa, oat bran and buckwheat;
• high-quality protein: chicken, eggs, salmon, turkey and sardines;
• healthy fats: avocado, olives, flaxseed oil, extra virgin olive oil, sesame oil;
• some dairy products: butter, ghee, kefir or yogurt without additives;
• nuts and seeds: almonds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, flax seeds;
• herbs and spices: black pepper, salt, cinnamon, dill, garlic, ginger, oregano, rosemary, paprika, turmeric, thyme;
• caffeine-free drinks: herbal tea, chicory, water, homemade almond milk, coconut milk (without additives).

What foods should be excluded?

• Fruits with high sugar content: bananas, dates, raisins, grapes, mangoes.
• Grains containing gluten: wheat, rye, barley, spelt.
• Refined oils and fats: rapeseed oil, soybean oil, sunflower oil, margarine.
• Sauces: ketchup, soy sauce, white vinegar, barbecue sauce, horseradish, mayonnaise.
• Some dairy products: cheese, milk, cream.
• Sugar and artificial sweeteners: aspartame, agave, cane sugar, corn syrup, honey, maple syrup, molasses.
• Nuts and seeds: peanuts, cashews, pecans, pistachios.
• Caffeine, alcohol, and sugary drinks.
• Sodas, fruit juices, beer, wine, or spirits.

Before proceeding to the diet itself, it is necessary to cleanse the body. The detox program before the candida diet is extremely simple: vegetable juices, lean broth and steamed vegetables. The cleanse should not last more than 3-4 days, as this can lead to weakness and headaches.

After the detox period, you should gradually eliminate “forbidden” foods from your diet. Experts do not recommend removing the entire list at once – this will be stressful for the body, especially if these foods previously formed the basis of the diet. In general, a comfortable transition to a candida diet can last 1-2 months.

In addition to weight loss, which is practically guaranteed with such a set of products (if you do not exceed your daily calorie intake), the candida diet can bring many benefits to the health of the body. Vitamins, minerals and trace elements contained in the main products contribute to the prevention of cardiovascular diseases, intestinal infections and inflammation.

Despite all the described benefits, the candidiasis diet involves a lot of restrictions that may not be suitable for everyone. Before deciding on radical changes in your diet, it is better to consult a doctor.