Found naturally in the intestinal flora, Candida albicans yeast helps eliminate various wastes. But when we clog up our digestive system – for example with a very industrial diet – or after taking antibiotics or birth control pills, it multiplies to meet demand and problems begin. Then it changes from a normal yeast form to a pathogenic fungal form. It lines the intestinal mucous membranes, or spreads throughout the body. result : Bloating, allergic reactions, weight gain, fatigue and sleep disturbances. To continue to “feed”, Candida albicans also makes us want to eat the sugars you love … Almost 40% of the population of developed countries like France will be affected.
Watch out for sugars
Candida albicans thrives on sugar in all forms, and as nutritionist Laëtitia Proust-Millon reminds, it’s best to avoid anything containing sucrose, glucose, fructose, maltose, and lactose. And that during a period of 3 to 6 months. Therefore, we ignore fruits (at least the first month), yoghurt, cheese and yeasts (bread, beer, etc.), and prefer whole grains. To help the good bacteria in your plants fend off Candida albicans, feed them with prebiotics, such as spirulina that…
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