Salt is the mother of all spices. You’ve never heard of the paprika shaker have you? It is so well known and widely used that it even deserves its own adjective; salty. Salt, if used in moderation, is great at enhancing the flavor of your food. However, salt often comes under attack because when consumed in excess it can be a contributing factor to high blood pressure, which in turn can lead to other serious health problems. While I believe that a moderate amount of salt in your diet is not harmful and for those on a candida diet, using salt may be more enjoyable.
Candida diet is used to treat a condition called candidiasis. This condition is characterized by an overgrowth of yeast (Candida) in the intestinal system. Candida is usually a benign microorganism that is an integral part of a healthy intestinal system but external factors help to transform this benign microorganism into an opportunistic one. When Candida becomes opportunistic it causes a wide range of seemingly unrelated health problems throughout the body. Many external factors, such as overuse of antibiotics, birth control, a diet high in processed/sweetened foods, and stress all contribute to candidiasis. These external factors actually create an imbalance that often overwhelms the friendly bacteria in the intestinal system that keep Candida under control. Incidentally, while the friendly bacteria are being wiped out, Candida is being fed by poor dietary choices and continues to thrive. The goal of the Candida Diet is to restore the body’s delicate intestinal balance by drastically reducing the food supply of Candida. This causes the Candida to die off and the friendly bacteria can be reintroduced through the probiotics. The Candida diet eliminates processed/sweetened foods, all forms of sugar, sticky cereals and even fruits in the early stages. Salt usually causes problems in the diet because of the additives it contains.
When I say salt, I mean common table salt. It always makes me think of the container of Morton’s salt we always had in the cabinet as a kid. This salt can be problematic for candida dieters because it contains dextrose which is a form of sugar. Additionally, dextrose is usually derived from corn. Although corn is allowed in small amounts in the diet, many candidiasis sufferers also have food allergies/sensitivities and if corn is one of them, continuing to use salt is not beneficial. So is all salt off on the candida diet? The answer is no. The diet recommends using sea salt without any additives. It is important to read labels when choosing sea salt because many varieties contain banned ingredients found in common table salt. You’re looking for a brand whose only ingredient is sea salt. I don’t believe that sea salt is necessarily better for you than normal table salt, but the fact that it doesn’t contain additives makes it a better choice for a candida diet. Even sea salt should be used sparingly, so remember that just because it’s a candida diet friendly alternative to common table salt doesn’t mean it should be used excessively.
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Source by Tennille Jordan
