What Foods Should I Avoid?

A healthy diet can help control a yeast infection.

Even if you’re taking medication, It is worthwhile avoiding certain foods to keep from feeding the yeast organisms:

Some things to avoid:

* Refined sugar, honey & syrups

* Sodas (even diet)

* Fresh or dried fruit

* Canned, processed, or fermented foods

* White flour products

* Rye, wheat, oat or barley grain

* Alcohol (especially beer)

* Any product made with yeast or mould

* Antacids

Things to include:

* Live yogurt cultures

* 6-8 glasses of water daily

* Fresh vegetables

* Proteins (chicken, beef, eggs, fish)

* Whey protein

* Acidophilus

* Raw garlic

* Nuts, seeds and oils

* Millet, rice, rice bran and oat bran