The Diet and Nutrition category is your essential resource for understanding how the right foods—and the right habits—can help rebalance the gut, reduce Candida overgrowth, and restore long-term wellness. Whether you’re just starting out or refining your approach, this section walks you through the foundations of a Candida-safe diet grounded in whole, natural, and therapeutic foods.
You’ll learn how to make powerful dietary changes that reduce inflammation, stabilise blood sugar, and discourage the growth of yeast and harmful bacteria. With expert insights and practical tools, you’ll discover how to eat in a way that supports microbiome healing, detoxification, and digestive repair—while still enjoying your meals.
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As Eric Bakker ND often explains, this shouldn’t be seen as a rigid “Candida diet” — because consistently eating well benefits your whole body, regardless of the label. Our guidance on Candida and gut health nutrition is evidence-based, clinically informed, and grounded in years of real-world experience.
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The Candida diet is not some short-term “cleanse”—it’s a lifestyle built on evidence-based principles, clinical experience, and traditional wisdom. A diet rich fruits and vegetables, cultured foods, and targeted supplements can help reduce pathogenic load while rebuilding the gut with beneficial flora.
As you’ll discover, eating for Candida recovery isn’t about restriction—it’s about renewal. Many people report clearer skin, improved mood, better digestion, and increased energy within just weeks of starting.
The Candida diet is a targeted, low-sugar, whole-foods approach designed to deprive Candida and dysbiotic bacteria of its fuel—while nourishing the body with what it truly needs to heal. The anti-Candida diet focuses on:
Candida albicans is part of the normal gut microbiota, but when its environment becomes unbalanced—due to antibiotics, stress, or poor diet—it can shift into an invasive, pathogenic form. Left unchecked, overgrowth can contribute to fatigue, brain fog, bloating, skin conditions, and more (Pérez 2021).
By adopting the Candida diet, you’re not just eliminating yeast-promoting foods—you’re resetting your entire internal ecosystem. The benefits often extend far beyond digestive health, supporting weight balance, blood sugar control, hormonal harmony, and even mental clarity.
Whether you’re dealing with long-standing gut issues or simply want to optimize your diet for better energy and resilience, this section will help you take confident, informed steps toward a healthier, yeast-free life.
Lactose intolerance is a common digestive issue affecting millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the body cannot produce enough of the enzyme lactase, which is essential for breaking down lactose, the sugar found in milk and dairy products.
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FODMAPS Diet. The main goal of this diet is to help people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or other gut problems in controlling their symptoms, particularly bloating, gas, and abdominal pain..
Salicylates are naturally occurring chemicals found in plants. They protect plants from decay and defending against harmful bacteria and fungi. Some people can react to salicylates.
Histamine intolerance happens when your body can’t break down histamine quickly enough, causing a buildup. This can be due to genetics, alcohol, certain trigger foods, or a lack of certain nutrients.
Histamine intolerance symptoms aren’t limited to just your digestive system—they can affect your entire body, often showing up unexpectedly and in different ways as we will learn.
The key area to focus on with any elimination diet first are the food allergies, allergies to the most common foods, in addition to avoiding or being aware, of commonly occurring sugars, starches, or food chemicals your gut can’t seem to tolerate for some reason.
It’s important not to confuse food allergies with food intolerances. While both can cause uncomfortable symptoms, they are distinct conditions. Let’s discuss both and more in this comprehensive blog post.
While nothing truly competes with pure clean water for keeping us hydrated, sometimes we crave a little extra flavour. Fortunately, there are plenty of drinks that not only quench our thirst but also offer additional health benefits. Let’s look at 9 of your best healthy beverage choices.
Candida albicans and many bacteria responsible for SIBO thrive on carbohydrate-rich foods, particularly refined carbohydrates like simple sugars. Learn the best and worst sweeteners and sugars to consume.
Our guide will provide you with a clear understanding of the different fats and oils, their benefits, and how to incorporate healthy fats into your diet. By making informed choices, you can optimise your health, improve your mood and cognitive function, and even enhance your longevity.
Let’s explore what grains are, their different types, some misconceptions about grains, and the key health benefits whole grains have to offer.