Candidiasis, or thrush, is a fairly common disease. His treatment is carried out with the help of drug therapy. But in most cases this is not enough. That is why a special diet for candidiasis was developed.
What is candidiasis
Candidiasis is a fungal disease that affects primarily the epidermis and mucous membranes. If it is detected in a timely manner, treatment occurs quickly enough, and the disease itself does not cause unpleasant consequences. But if the disease is in neglected form or there is no complete treatment, there is a high risk of complications. The fungus can begin to attack the internal organs, and the oral cavity and the gastrointestinal tract are primarily affected.
Why do I need a special diet?
During candidiasis, a specially designed diet is one of the most important components of treatment. Thanks to her, the symptoms of the disease disappear as quickly as possible, since the products included in the diet help to stop the development of the fungus.
In addition, such a diet helps to establish the work of the gastrointestinal tract, and overweight people get rid of several kilograms in a short time.
One important detail that you should pay attention to for any form of candidiasis: adhere to a special diet not only until the symptoms disappear completely, but also about two weeks after its completion. This must be done in order to avoid possible relapse of the disease.
Thrush in women and appropriate diet
The causes of candidiasis in women can be varied, from non-observance of the rules of intimate hygiene to wearing uncomfortable underwear or a decrease in immunity. Getting rid of the problem is worth it in the first days of its occurrence, in order to avoid unpleasant consequences and complications.
As mentioned above, treatment includes not only medication, but also special nutrition. The diet for candidiasis in women prohibits the use of foods such as:
- fatty dishes;
- bakery products;
- mushrooms;
- spicy, spicy and pickled dishes;
- mustard, mayonnaise, ketchup;
- carbonated drinks;
- sugar, chocolate products;
- too sweet fruit.
All of them contribute to the acceleration of the reproduction of the fungus, which in this case is completely unnecessary. To this list you can also add canned foods, smoked meats, citrus fruits (in particular grapefruit, lemons and oranges), alcohol (especially beer), kvass, coffee, tea.
Despite the large number of restrictions, many healthy and tasty foods are allowed to be consumed, which will not only help to eliminate the problem as soon as possible, but also improve the work of the stomach and intestines. With candidiasis, it is recommended to use:
- stewed fruits and vegetables;
- berries: sea buckthorn, lingonberries, blueberries, cranberries;
- fresh greens;
- boiled lean meat;
- low-fat fish;
- liver and kidneys;
- eggs
- olive or linseed oil;
- buckwheat and rice porridge;
- sea kale;
- carrot juice;
- pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds;
- kefir, bioogurts;
- herbal teas with wild rose, plantain, oregano, chamomile, hawthorn.
The diet in the treatment of candidiasis should be observed for at least 3-4 months.
Candidiasis in men and dietary features
In men, thrush is much less common. But when it occurs, it is also necessary to observe the special nutrition regime.
The diet for candidiasis in men may look something like this:
- Breakfast: eggs, vegetable salad, meat soup, cracker, sour-milk drink.
- Lunch: rice or spaghetti, liver salad, herbal tea.
- Snack: tomato or carrot juice.
- Dinner: meat, stew, salad with vegetables and garlic, berry juice.
Fatty and junk food, as well as alcoholic beverages, are strictly prohibited.
Nutrition for thrush of the oral cavity
The diet for candidiasis of the oral cavity differs slightly from the previously considered options. In this case, all food consumed should be sparing for damaged mucous membranes.
The diet for candidiasis of this type completely excludes from the patient's menu:
- sweets;
- pastries and other dishes containing yeast;
- spicy spices;
- mushrooms;
- fatty meats;
- spices;
- acidic foods;
- alcohol;
- strong tea and coffee;
- fruits.
During the treatment period, you can eat vegetables, cereals, herbs, fish and meat of low-fat varieties, dairy products.
In this case, all prepared dishes should be softened or grated, and salads are finely chopped or grated to avoid excessive irritation of the oral cavity.
Diet for intestinal thrush
A diet for intestinal candidiasis involves the use of a sufficient amount of protein, minerals, vitamins and minerals, as well as essential amino acids. This reduces the level of carbohydrates in food.
The patient should temporarily exclude from his diet:
- sweets;
- sugar (aspartame can be used instead);
- wheat products (with the exception of pasta);
- bakery products (with the exception of brown bread);
- pickled, salty, spicy, spicy, fatty dishes;
- potatoes;
- glucose-rich fruits (e.g. grapes);
- sausages;
- carbonated drinks;
- low alcohol and alcoholic drinks.
In addition, you should limit the use of tea and coffee as much as possible.
Foods containing probiotics must be present in the diet. These include soft cheeses, yoghurts, acidophilus milk, dairy products, sauerkraut and so on. No less important are the prebiotics that are found in legumes, asparagus, oatmeal, Jerusalem artichoke, maple syrup, and bananas. All of the above products help to reduce the growth of yeast bacteria and activate the activity of beneficial microorganisms.
The diet for candidiasis provides for adequate intake of foods with a high content of vitamins B, C, A, E, flavones, iron, magnesium, zinc and selenium.
What to eat with candidiasis of the esophagus?
This type of disease is quite rare, so it is very difficult to diagnose. Esophageal candidiasis can cause a difficult process of swallowing food, so in this case, medication can not be dispensed with. However, special attention, as in previous cases, will need to be paid to proper and healthy nutrition.
First of all, it is important to remove products that promote the growth and reproduction of the fungus from the patient’s diet. This is yeast, sugar and mold. In addition, it is undesirable to eat a large amount of carbohydrates that are found in sweets, honey, sugar, jam, pastries. For a while, you should abandon whole milk, as it contains lactose, which is an excellent habitat for fungi. The diet for candidiasis of the esophagus prohibits the use of any kind of alcoholic beverages.
It is important to include in your menu such natural products as fermented baked milk, cottage cheese, yogurt, as well as dishes containing fiber.
As for drinks, Kombucha is of great benefit. Therefore, if possible, do not refuse to use it.
With this diet, it is important to be prepared for a feeling of weakness and fatigue during the first days. This is due to the fact that the body does not receive the usual dose of carbohydrates. You should not be afraid, as soon he will get used to a new diet, and the situation will stabilize.
Features nutrition with thrush skin
The diet for candidiasis of the skin practically does not differ from the diet for other forms of the disease. In this situation, it is also important to exclude alcohol from your menu and limit the use of carbohydrates - sugar, sweets, lactose and fructose, honey. In addition, it is necessary to abandon juices of own production, yoghurt with additives, curd cakes, sweet lemonades and carbonated drinks.
The use of fermented milk products of home production is recommended. Or you should give preference to products with a minimum amount of additives and a short shelf life.
Non-greasy varieties of fish and meat, various cereals, vegetables without starch and greens are also allowed.
Menu for pregnant women with thrush
In pregnant women, the disease is common enough. The complexity of its treatment lies in the fact that there is no possibility of a full-fledged drug therapy. Therefore, the diet for candidiasis in pregnant women is a very important component on the path to recovery.
A sample menu for the day might look like this:
- Breakfast: porridge, egg, dairy product, carrot juice.
- Lunch: a glass of berries or a couple of green apples.
- Lunch: meat soup, vegetable stew, pasta, egg, vegetable salad, herbal broth.
- Snack: fruit juice or berry juice .
- Dinner: buckwheat or rice, meat or fish side dish, salad, dairy product or berry juice.
It is important to pay attention to the fact that the above dishes can be changed at your discretion. The main thing here - they should consist only of authorized products.
Conclusion
So, we examined such a concept as a diet for candidiasis: what can be eaten and what cannot be, which foods help stop the process of fungal reproduction, and which only aggravate the situation.
But be that as it may, before proceeding with treatment, it is necessary to consult a doctor. He will help you choose all the necessary medicines and create an individual menu, taking into account not only the form of the disease, but also the nature of its course, as well as the general health of the patient. After all, diet is only one of the components of treatment, and not its basis.
After the ailment is gone, it is important to do everything possible so that he no longer returns. Prevention measures primarily consist in observing the rules of personal hygiene, improving immunity, eating healthy foods, and so on.
Take care of yourself and be healthy!