Garlic, which helps to prevent viral, bacterial and yeast infections, increasing the resistance of the immune system.
Foods rich in zinc such as red meat, fish, dried fruits, seeds and dairy products, especially yogurt.
Fruit drinks that contain “probiotic” bacteria that help to restone the balance of microoganisms in the intestines that keep candida under control. Yogurt is also good.
Grapefruit seed extract, called “citricidal” is recommended to treat candidiasis for its powerful anti-mycotic effects and its ability to keep intact beneficial bacteria inside the intestines.
It’s also advised to avoid excess sugar which can create a stock pool for candida to feed on. Diabetics tend to suffer from this vaginal yeast infection regularly.