Top Foods That May Support Candida Balance

You don’t need to live on air and celery to feel better.

When it comes to managing Candida overgrowth, food is your friend — not your enemy. Certain ingredients may naturally support a healthy balance in your gut without making you hate your life.

Let’s walk through a few MVPs.

🧀 1. Garlic

Nature’s OG antifungal. Contains allicin, a compound that may help inhibit yeast growth.

🥜 2. Coconut Oil

Contains caprylic acid and lauric acid — both studied for their antifungal properties.

🥤 3. Leafy Greens

Spinach, kale, rocket, etc. They help with alkalinity, support detox pathways, and are packed with fibre.

🍎 4. Apples (esp. green)

Contain pectin — a prebiotic fibre that feeds beneficial bacteria.

🥛 5. Fermented Foods (if tolerated)

Sauerkraut, kimchi, kefir. These offer probiotics — but they’re not for everyone. If you’re super inflamed, start slow or skip them.

🌿 Honourable Mentions:

• Ginger
• Turmeric
• Broccoli sprouts
• Pumpkin seeds
• Lemon juice

You don’t need a perfect diet. Just a gut-loving one.

Sources:

1. Ankri, S., & Mirelman, D. (1999). Antimicrobial properties of allicin from garlic. Microbes and Infection, 1(2), 125–129. Link
2. Ogbolu, D. O., et al. (2007). In vitro antimicrobial properties of coconut oil on Candida species. Journal of Medicinal Food, 10(2), 384–387. Link
3. Rehman, H. U., et al. (2008). Effects of pectin in broiler chickens. Poultry Science, 87(4), 656–663. Link
4. Marco, M. L., et al. (2017). Health benefits of fermented foods. Current Opinion in Biotechnology, 44, 94–102. Link

Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always speak with a qualified health professional.

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