Candidiasis: food choices that prevent infection –

As bad as the wet bikini is the habit of wearing synthetic panties and very tight pants. When you keep the intimate area muffled, you create an environment conducive to the fungus. candida albicans, naturally present in the vagina, proliferates more than normal. This imbalance triggers candidiasis – expect itching, discharge in whitish lumps and local swelling.

Bikini ok, panties ok, food more or less? Make as little space as possible for sugar, the main villain: “Fungi need it to reproduce”, says nutritionist Cristina Almeida Prado, from São Paulo, who recommends the following precautions:

Swap refined grains for whole grains

White rice, pasta and bread are absorbed quickly, which causes spikes in blood glucose – a feast for candidiasis fungi. Soda, sweets and ultra-processed foods are even worse: in addition to throwing a lot of sugar into the circulation, they contain almost no nutrients – and only with them can you keep your immunity strengthened for the counterattack.

Use and abuse of herbs (oregano, thyme and rosemary)

In addition to giving more flavor to preparations, they have antifungal action. One raw garlic a day also offers the same effect. If you prefer, put it to enjoy in olive oil – you will create an aromatic and functional seasoning for everyday use.

Choose fruits with a low glycemic index

Kiwi, strawberry, blackberry, plum, raspberry, pear and pineapple. And instead of turning them into juice, eat them in chunks – better yet, with the skin and pulp (when possible). One more strategy to slow down the rise in blood glucose: sprinkle linseed or chia seeds on fruits. It’s a breakfast that doesn’t take time, go!

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Buy nuts and cheese in small portions

Well, cheeses usually let us know when they’ve already gone bad – a change in color and that characteristic smell. But it is not always easy to see that the stored chestnuts are expired. Both items are very susceptible to fungal contamination, so throw away any nuts that have been sitting in the cupboard for a long time.