Anyone can get a fungal infection, no matter how strict your hygiene. It's estimated that 20% of the world's population has fungal infections, both on their fingernails and on their skin.
Did you know that you can fight fungal infections with a few changes to your diet?
According to experts, it is not necessary to take aggressive antifungal drugs to stop the growth and spread of fungus. It is enough to eat foods that have an antifungal effect, such as:
Cruciferous Vegetables
There are many cruciferous vegetables to add to your daily diet to deal with fungal infections. Some cruciferous vegetables worth consuming are Brussels sprouts, arugula, broccoli, cabbage and radishes. These healthy vegetables contain isothiocyanates, sulfur and nitrogen-containing substances, so they can help manage the symptoms of Candida.
Coconut oil
Organic coconut oil is rich in a special substance with a strong antifungal effect – caprylic acid. Consumption of this substance in small amounts helps the body to cope with the fungus and stop its spreading.
Garlic
I don't think there is any need for explanations here. The optimal cooking method is to crush it and add it to the dish 3 minutes before the end of cooking.
Strawberries and other red berries
All red berries are rich in vitamin C (up to 60 mg per 100 g of product), which is essential for strengthening the immune system. In addition, red berries contain B vitamins, vitamin A and many minerals.
Lemons
Lemons and limes are recommended for changing the growth environment favorable to the fungus. These citrus fruits have alkaline properties, so they quickly rid the stomach of excessive acidity, thereby inhibiting the growth of many microorganisms. In addition, lemons contain a minimal amount of sugar, so preferred by fungi and bacteria.
Turmeric and cinnamon
With turmeric in general, everything is very curious. Its active ingredient curcumin can completely inhibit the growth of candida. Cinnamon, on the other hand, works very well in the mouth.
Cloves
Cloves are rich in eugenol and are an excellent source of antifungal properties when taken orally. Clove oil can also be used in the complex treatment of some fungal infections of the fingers and toes.
Yogurt, kimchi and kefir
All probiotic-rich foods are known as antifungal foods. The beneficial bacteria in these healthy foods help improve the digestive system and replenish the amount of beneficial bacteria in the gut so they can treat fungal infections and prevent them from reoccurring.
Oregano Oil
Oregano oil contains carvacrol, which is a powerful antifungal agent. You can consume more oregano oil by adding a few drops to a salad dressing or meat sauce.
In addition, oregano oil is also one of the best home remedies for candida in the mouth. It is worth mixing a few drops of olive oil with oregano oil and then applying this mixture to fungal infections.
Black cumin oil
The substances in the composition of black cumin oil are responsible for proper metabolism and have a positive effect on the entire body. Thanks to the presence of special substances thymoquinone, thymohydroquinone and thymol, black cumin oil has an antibacterial effect. It helps to fight more than 150 kinds of fungi.
In addition to its antifungal action, black cumin oil strengthens the immune system, normalizes blood pressure, lowers cholesterol and blood sugar levels, promotes insulin synthesis, alleviates gastrointestinal diseases…