The anti-candida diet is based on the principle that candida feeds or thrives on refined carbohydrates and sugars. And that by eliminating (or at least avoiding) foods that that are rich in carbohydrates and sugar, you can kill off yeast in your system and get rid of candida naturally.

We have a comprehensive candida diet food list on this website, but before you go on the candida diet, learn what you need to know before you implement the diet and for how long.

Before Starting the Anti-Candida Diet

• Before starting this diet, see your doctor and discuss with him or her the foods that you will be consuming during the diet period.
• Throw out or give away any food that is not on the list and that may be high in starch and sugar.
• Avoid the temptation to cheat and consume restricted foods by eating three meals a day and a few snacks. Being hungry will only make you crave carbohydrates and other foods that are feed yeast in your body.
• There are no limits as to how much you can eat on this diet. Simply eat when you’re hungry and stop when you’re satisfied. Avoid overeating.

Anti-Candida Diet Timeframe

• If candida symptoms are mild, you may choose to eat from the list of foods for two weeks.
• For those who have moderate to severe symptoms, staying on the Candida diet for two months or longer may be practical.
• People who have been fighting with yeast infections for years may choose to halt on the Candida Albicans foods indefinitely, adding a few changes over time.
• The foods on the list are healthy and well tolerated by most individuals.
• After being on the candida cleanse diet for a few weeks, you may feel more energetic, have a more positive mood, improved mental focus, and will probably lose some weight as well.
• Omnivores, vegetarians and vegans can all follow the candida food diet.