[nygrlathrt]

got this online:

Once you have established that you have a yeast infection, by reviewing symptoms and confirming the presence of causative background factors, there are a variety of dietary changes that you can make to improve your health. Refined sugar should be eliminated from your diet entirely as it encourages the growth of yeast. Sources of this sugar include honey, maple syrup, brown sugar, corn syrup, molasses, and the familiar white granular sugar. Be sure to read all labels carefully because these sugars are used in many products you may normally buy off the grocery store shelves. Don't eat fruit - or drink fruit juices - as they contain natural sugars that promote the growth of yeast. Don't drink beer, wine or liquor as the alcohol also provides sugar, and many of these products are fermented with yeast.

Bagels, muffins, pastries, breads and crackers should also be eliminated from the diet as they contain yeast and sugar. Anything with vinegar - which is made with yeast culture - should be avoided as well. This would include salad dressings, olives, pickles, mayonnaise, steak sauce, barbeque sauce, soy sauce and mustard. Again, it's important to read all the labels on grocery items. Mushrooms should be avoided as should peanuts and peanut butter, cheeses, and meats that are dried, smoked or pickled. Beverages that should be avoided are fermented drinks such as root beer and cider, black tea, and coffee, including decaffeinated.

Increasing your intake of raw garlic and soluble fiber will help your body to fight the yeast infection. A supplemental dose of acidophilus will help to make your intestinal track more acidic which helps to kill off the Candida. Other recommended supplements include volatile oils, such as peppermint oil or oregano oil - these should only be taken in capsule form as the straight liquid may be toxic. Get plenty of sleep and keep your stress to a minimum as well.

[nygrlathrt]

i don't know if i agree w/the no fruit

alot of the stuff on the list i eat daily...

I don't have a yeast infection..but i have alot of the other symptoms that were listed...fatigue, headaches, itchey nose and watery eyes..

so i might try a more low carb eating plan but i wont take away fruit altogether these are low in natural sugars:

apples, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, watermelon, peaches, nectarines, cantalope, honeydew, grapefruit

Low carb veggies:
spinach, green leaf lettuce, radish, celery , cabbage, cucks, asparagas, broccoli, cauliflower, peppers, zucchini, green onions, brussel sprouts, artichike, fennel,


no processed foods either...

alot to take in..

[pigpen065]

I'm not sure I could follow that very well...sounds to me like that makes you take away all the good stuff!!

I think I will stick with my cotton underoos and keep hoping for the best...it has worked for me for this many years!

[nygrlathrt]

Life just doesn't make it easy for us watching our diets..

I went bowling today and everyone was eating french fries and hot dogs and beer...no decent food to be found..there i was with my water...ugh ...no fun!

[pigpen065]

Ewww! I know what you mean...I went to a baby shower not long ago and it was the same way....makes me feel like an outsider sometimes because I don't feel comfortable enough to let go of some of my "limits" for a night or whatever.

Maybe someday it won't feel quite so much like we are depriving ourselves......hmmm....that would really be a nice feeling.

[susanpesek]

It sure would be nice if we could get rid of all fat molecules by not eating any, or yeast molecules by eating nothing with yeast.

It is true that you should stay clean, dry, use scent free products and lessen the amount of simple sugars you consume. Increased sugar levels in your body cause yeast to grow faster.