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Once thought to be poisonous and grown for decorative purposes only, tomatoes are today one of the world’s leading vegetable crops. Tomatoes have always been a part of my diet as I am a big fan of marinara sauce and salsa. Fortunately, tomatoes are allowed on the candida diet that I currently follow. The candida diet, also known as the anti-candida or yeast-free diet, is the cornerstone of treatment for a medical condition known as candidiasis. Candidiasis is an overgrowth of yeast in the body that causes a wide variety of seemingly unrelated health problems. Research suggests that a variety of foods and ingredients can exacerbate this condition. The candida diet seeks to eliminate or greatly reduce the intake of such foods.
Tomatoes seem to be fairly well tolerated by most yeast sufferers. I believe that using tomatoes allows you to create a variety of tasty meals that are extremely helpful in a diet that restricts so many foods. Tomatoes are delicious both raw and cooked, another reason why they are the main ingredient in so many dishes. Tomatoes are the main ingredient in many of my favorite Italian and Spanish dishes. The flavor of a tomato depends on the ripeness and the variety. Commercially available types of tomatoes include vine, steak, cherry, and plum. In addition to their great taste, tomatoes are a great source of vitamins A and C, folate, and potassium. They are also a great source of lycopene, an antioxidant that protects against certain types of cancer, especially prostate cancer. It is believed that cooking tomatoes can actually increase the level of lycopene.
So how do you fit tomatoes into a candida diet? Incorporating tomatoes into your candida diet plan is easy. You can use fresh tomatoes in your recipes freely. I use fresh tomatoes in salads, as a dressing for yeast-free sandwiches, and to make sauces and stir-fries without yeast. Occasionally a recipe will call for canned tomatoes or tomato paste and substituting fresh tomatoes will not work. When choosing canned tomatoes, be sure to choose varieties that do not contain citric acid or other additives that can pose problems for people with yeast infections. Look for canned tomato products that contain only tomatoes. Although tomatoes are extremely tasty and have additional health benefits, they may not be right for everyone. Tomatoes are a common cause of allergies. Many people who suffer from yeast infections have developed food allergies and sensitivities over the years, and tomatoes may be one of them. All things considered, I think tomatoes are a good choice for the candida diet.