If you haven’t experienced candida overgrowth, consider yourself lucky. It occurs when a type of yeast called Candida albicans grows abnormally in the body, causing symptoms such as bloating, fatigue, vaginal infections, and brain fog. One popular solution in combating this overgrowth is through the candida diet, which is said to stave off yeast overgrowth. Finding appealing candida diet recipes can be challenging, thanks to all the different foods that must be eliminated. Sugary sweets and fruits are out. Gluten is gone. Dairy is done. Alcohol? Not a chance. Still, it's not all bad news, as everything you can eat on the candida diet is beneficial to your health in other ways, too. (Think low-starch veggies, lean animal proteins, and fermented foods.) Plus, there are a number of tried-and-true hacks for creating candida diet snacks and desserts, allowing you to enjoy the treats you love without feeding your fungus. Experts In This Article Jillian Smith, RDN, lead registered dietitian f...
