Although a normal amount of candida yeast live in your body, certain factors can cause an overgrowth. Yeast infections can target the mouth, vagina, skin or stomach. Some medications, diseases or being overweight can influence the development of yeast infections. The University of Maryland Medical Center states that certain foods may also play a role in yeast overgrowth in some people. By reducing these unhealthy foods and focusing on eating beneficial bacteria, you may be able to clear a yeast buildup in your body.
Eat 8 ounces of yogurt that contains live cultures. Do this daily. Yogurt has L. acidophilus, a strain of bacteria that produces lactic acid and keeps candida in check by reducing pH levels. Eating yogurt may help to prevent yeast infections or stop the infection even after it has started.
Add essential fatty acids to your diet, which will help reduce inflammation. Nuts, oils and fish naturally contain fatty acids. The University of Maryland Medical Center suggests that these fatty acids may help treat yeast infections.
Include garlic in your healthy diet. Garlic has antifungal properties and may help to treat or prevent yeast overgrowth in your body. Take at least one clove of garlic per day.
Avoid simple sugars and processed foods. Yeast thrives on sugar. Women who eat a diet high in sugar are more likely to have recurrent yeast infections.
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