The dietary protocol to blast this infection includes three steps:
- Eliminate the Source of Fungus
The fungus of your nail can develop from many factors:
- Antibiotic use
- Hormonal changes
- Stress
- Low immune system function
- Poor digestion
- High sugar and grain diet
This infection thrives off of sugar molecules entering the digestive tract through the foods you eat.
The main idea is cutting off the supply of sugar that feeds the yeast and bad bacteria. Eliminating carbohydrates, your body will boost the presence of good bacteria in your gut.
- Replenish Healthy Bacteria
The next step is introducing beneficial aliments that help replenish your levels of healthy bacteria. Add into your diet the following fermented foods:
Beverage:
- Kombucha (fermented beverage of black tea andsources like cane sugar, fruit or honey)
Vegetables:
- Sauerkraut (fermented cabbage)
- Pickles
- Miso (fermented soybean, barley or brown rice with koji, a fungus)
- Tempeh (soybean product)
- Natto (fermented soybeans)
- Kimchi (cabbage, plus spices and seasoning)
Probiotic foods:
- Kefir (fermented milk product)
- Yogurt
- Raw Cheese
Fermented dairy and vegetables, probiotic foods mentioned above help speed up the healing process.
- Include more fiber, healthy sources of protein and nourishing fats in your diet
The main idea in this step is obtaining enough protein while also reducing toxins in your diet.
I recommend you increase the consumption of:
Protein-rich foods
- Grass-fed meat
- Organic, cage-free eggs or poultry
- Raw, unpasteurized dairy
- Wild-caught fish
Healthy fats
- Coconut Oil
If you’ll reduce the consumption of sugar and combine good fats and proteins along with some quality fiber, you’ll be on the path to eliminating candida in your body, and therefore signs of toenail fungus.