Most tea is yeast free and safe for you to drink on a Candida diet, but there are some varieties to be wary of.
A lot of my clients follow a Candida diet in hopes of improving their gut health. This is why I am often asked is tea yeast free. Well, I have a complete explanation for you…
In this post, you can discover why some teas are yeast free and others are not. You can also find out why tea may be beneficial to those on a Candida diet. Learn it all here!
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Yeast occurs naturally in our bodies and is also part of some of the foods we eat. While yeast is generally not harmful, it can negatively affect your health if you have a yeast allergy, an infection, or hormonal problems that make you prone to yeast infections. If you don’t suffer from any of these conditions, there’s no reason to actively avoid yeast.
Yeast is commonly present in baked goods we eat, mainly bread. Tea, of course, is not processed in this manner. The tea you buy in stores are dried and oxidized leaves from tea bushes. The tea processing method does not involve yeast in any of the stages. In simple terms, if you are on a no-yeast diet, tea is perfectly safe to consume.
There is, however, an exception. Some teas are fermented. These specially processed teas are said to improve the nutritional profile of the beverage. Doing so involves fermenting with yeast, so when you are on a Candida diet, you may want to avoid these fermented teas. The label of the tea brand would clearly state if the tea is fermented or not.
Generally speaking, regular teas like black, green, or breakfast is not known to contain yeast, unless the packaging specifically says so. As a precaution, it’s best to look at the allergy information on the label and check if the tea leaves are processed in an area with yeast.
On the plus side, rather than being harmful for people on Candida diets, tea might actually be beneficial. There’s at least one study to confirm that black tea might have yeast-fighting polyphenols that one day might prove to be therapeutic. Currently, tea is not recommended as an anti-fungal agent. But it’s not harmful either. So even if you have yeast problems, you can safely enjoy a cuppa every now and then.
A word of caution: While tea is safe, it does contain caffeine. Some Candida dieters prefer to avoid caffeine altogether. If you are in this group, make sure you consume only decaf tea or herbal teas with low caffeine content.
Tea in general does not contain yeast. However, other beverages you enjoy might. Here is a list of drinks to avoid if you are on a Candida diet:
Yeast is often present in processed and sweetened foods. That means you have to lay off all risen bread, conventional baked goods, and similar products. Instead, opt for the following to go with your cup of decaf tea:
As always, double check your Candida diet with your doctor, especially if you are taking medicine for it. Also, don’t forget to drink only a cup or two of tea when you are on this diet. Too many and you might overdose on caffeine, defeating the purpose of the diet plan. Last but not least, don’t sweeten your tea too much.
