Yeast Free Foods : How To Start A Yeast Free Diet

Consuming yeast free foods is needed when your body has an overgrowth of yeast and it can also help to reduce uncomfortable symptoms from this type of yeast infection. There are many reasons why your body may get an overgrowth of yeast such as taking birth control pills, a large dose of antibiotics, stress, poor diet and also some medications.

Yeast can be found in foods such as breads and also processed foods and snacks. To help maintain enough fiber in your diet, it is recommended that you eat plenty of vegetables to help you gain more energy and also give your body important vitamins and nutrients. It is also important not to over cook your vegetables, they should be eaten raw or steamed.

Sugar should also be eliminated from your diet while on a yeast free diet as they can make your symptoms worse and will not help reduce your yeast overgrowth in the body. If sugar is needed in your diet you should only use stevia or xylitol as they are natural sugars.

What Are The Symptoms Of A Yeast Overgrowth?

Individuals who suffer from a yeast overgrowth in the body usually experience:

1. Itchy skin
2. Burning
3. Dandruff
4. Allergy symptoms
5. Bloating
6. Stomach pain
7. Food and environment sensitivity
8. Acid reflux
9. Bad digestion

 

Doing your own cooking will ensure that you are not consuming any yeast in the body. Here are a list of foods that you should eat when on a yeast free diet:

Meats:

All kinds of meat can be eaten on this type of diet, just make sure it is fresh. Meats such as beef, chicken and turkey are great to use in any meal.

Vegetables:

Any type of vegetable can be consumed on the diet as long as they do not contain too much sugar or starch. They should be included in every meal if possible. When we have a yeast overgrowth it can sometimes prevent your body from absorbing important nutrients which is why it is important to include as much vegetables in your meals and also juices. Mushrooms are accepted on the diet as they do not have the same effect as other fungus once it enters the body.

Fruits:

Some fruits may cause your overgrowth to become worse, so it is extremely important to know what fruits you can eat on this diet. Dried fruits should not be consumed on this diet as they sometimes can contain yeast. Here is a list of fruits that you can take:

• Lemon
• Lime
• Bell Pepper
• Avocado

By reducing the amount of sugar, carbohydrates and yeast that enters your body, it will help your immune system get stronger and also get your yeast levels in the body the way it should be. Depending on your symptoms, you may only need to go on a yeast free diet for a few weeks. But it is also important that you try and reduce the amount of sugar that you consume to help prevent yeast infections or an overgrowth in the future. If you have a yeast overgrowth it is highly recommended that to add yeast free foods in your diet to gain better health, an ebook that I recommend is The Yeast Diet, which can help you start your diet and also help reduce candida in the body.