| There are various reasons why people turn to a diet | | | | that are not only unprocessed but keep you healthy |
| that is free from yeast. Maybe you have been on | | | | and feeling like a million bucks! |
| multiple courses of antibiotics due to surgery or are | | | | Permitted yeast free diet foods are: |
| suffering from thrush, anxiety, hot flashes, constant | | | | - Grilled, baked, or steamed meats like chicken, beef or |
| diarrhea and while for others, they may want to loose | | | | salmon. |
| weight due to excessive consumptions of starch and | | | | - Eggs and egg based meals like quiche. |
| sugar based products. All these are causes of yeast | | | | - Whole grain oatmeal, pasta, and corn. |
| overgrowth which results in a yeast infection known | | | | - Homemade soups like lentil soup. |
| as candidiasis. | | | | - Lots of water to assist the body detoxify. |
| Following yeast free diets means eliminating certain | | | | - Unprocessed nuts and seeds. |
| foods that promote yeast growth for a minimum of | | | | - Vegetables preferably, the dark green leafy ones. |
| three to six weeks. This helps alleviate the symptoms | | | | - Unrefined vegetable oil like olive oil or hemp seed oil. |
| associated with candidiasis such as: migraines, irritable | | | | - A variety of beans and legumes. |
| bowel syndrome, attention deficit disorder and asthma. | | | | - Rice products including rice cakes, brown rice and |
| Reducing the levels of candida or yeast in the body | | | | rice crackers |
| has been reported by some followers of yeast free | | | | - Unsweetened cranberry juices. |
| diets, to make them feel more energetic and has even | | | | - Porridge from millet or sorghum flour. |
| been associated with weight loss because those who | | | | - Tropical fruits - papaya and mango only in very small |
| adhere to this diet also get on an exercise program as | | | | quantities After the three to six weeks duration, you |
| well. | | | | can gradually integrate one food item at a time, from |
| Foods to avoid include: | | | | the foods to avoid list. Vigilantly monitor your body's |
| - Foods that are high in yeast like bread, cookies, | | | | reaction to them and discontinue if you start noticing |
| pastries, pretzels and rolls. | | | | the symptoms of yeast infection re-occurring. The |
| - Foods that contain vinegar such as mayonnaise, | | | | symptoms to watch out for are bloating or gas, |
| salad dressing, barbecue sauce, mustard and pickled | | | | diarrhea, indigestion, fatigue especially after eating and |
| foods. | | | | depression. |
| - Fermented foods: cider, wine, beer, spirits, | | | | The benefits of yeast free diets are varied and are |
| mushrooms, miso and tofu. | | | | not limited to only weight loss but some parents of kids |
| - Moldy foods like soy sauce, malt, pre-packed herbs | | | | with autism, have been known to curb the symptoms |
| or tea and canned tomatoes. | | | | of autism by having their kids on yeast free diets. It is |
| - Foods that contain sugar. - honey, chocolate, soft | | | | to be noted however, that initially, when starting the |
| drinks, drink mixes, high fructose corn syrup,and maple | | | | yeast free diet, some people may not feel well but |
| syrup. | | | | once some of the natural yeast dies off from your |
| - Fruits that are high in sugar like raisins, grapes, dates, | | | | system, your energy levels will improve dramatically. |
| prunes, figs, citrus fruits, fruit juices and dried fruits. | | | | To succeed on yeast free diets entails focusing on |
| - Dairy products including yogurt, milk and cheese. Eggs | | | | what you can eat and not feel deprived of what you |
| are okay. After reading the list above, it may seem | | | | cannot eat. There are lots of delicious mouth watering |
| very restrictive and you may be wondering exactly | | | | recipe books available online and in book stores that |
| what you are allowed to eat now? Have no fear, | | | | will guide you on how to prepare sumptuous meals |
| there is a whole range of permitted wholesome foods | | | | that you and your family will enjoy! |