5Foods to Avoid
As a strict diet, the candida diet eliminates many dairy products, alcohol, gluten, and sugar. Proponents think that these substances would promote the growth of candida. While avoiding these products do not necessarily prevent infections, research has shown that excessive sugar consumption would worsen the condition. Below are foods to avoid in the candida diet:
– Gluten-containing grains: barley, rye, and wheat
– High-sugar fruits: mango, grapes, raisins, dates, bananas
– Refined fats and oils
– Farm-raised fish and deli meats
– Cream, milk, and cheese
– Condiments: mayonnaise, sauce, white vinegar, soy sauce, ketchup
– Sugary drinks, alcohol, caffeine
– Artificial sweeteners and sugar [5]
