Generally regarded as a vegetable, avocados are actually tropical fruits, believed to have originated in Central and South America. Avocados are pear-shaped, with green or brown skin that can be either smooth or rough. Inside an avocado is a yellowish gooey flesh that is often described as rich and buttery. Most people first encounter avocados in guacamole, a Mexican dip in which avocados are the main ingredient, but you’ll also see avocados in a variety of salads. The good news about avocados is that they not only taste good, but they are also good for you. Avocados are an excellent source of vitamin K, dietary fiber, vitamin B6, vitamin C, folate, copper and potassium. Additionally, avocados contain high levels of monounsaturated fats, particularly oleic acid, which research suggests has many health benefits.
Luckily, avocados are allowed on the candida diet. A candida diet is a diet that attempts to restore balance to the microflora of the intestinal tract by reducing or eliminating the overgrowth of Candida albicans. Candida albicans is a specific type of yeast found in the intestinal system that ideally would work together with “friendly” bacteria to keep the body healthy. Unfortunately, the bad habits common in our modern lifestyle often disrupt this delicate inner balance and it is very difficult to restore. Antibiotics, overuse of oral contraceptives, diets high in processed/sweetened foods, and stress all contribute to creating this internal imbalance. When the intestinal system is not in balance poor health can develop and symptoms are experienced throughout the body. The candida diet removes many foods that feed candida albicans but these are foods we are used to eating. We may still crave these foods but we can learn to enjoy the new foods that are allowed on the candida diet and learn which foods can really help restore balance to our intestinal system. Are.
Avocados are not only one of those foods that you will learn to enjoy on the candida diet but you may find that it can actually play a direct role in helping you overcome your yeast problem. In addition to providing high levels of essential vitamins and nutrients, avocados also have antifungal properties due to their high levels of oleic acid. This means it will provide candida dieters with direct yeast-fighting benefits.
If you are not used to eating avocado, do not worry. Starting a candida diet means discovering new foods outside the boxes and cartons we’ve become accustomed to. Learning how to pick a ripe avocado will probably be your biggest challenge. A ripe avocado will be slightly soft but not bruised or dented. You can buy ripe fruits and cook them at home but I prefer not to because I usually forget them and let them spoil. Avocados are a great option for a candida diet and can be eaten freely. If you haven’t added avocados to your candida diet yet, I suggest you give them a try right away.
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Source by Tennille Jordan
