Nonfat and lowfat yogurt with live Lactobacillus acidophilus cultures, which has been shown to lower yeast infections in women who consumed 8 ounces a day.
Garlic, which has been shown to kill the fungus in lab tests; results are still preliminary.
THE BOTTOM LINE
Sound nutrition is the foundation for good health and disease prevention. In many cases, eating the right foods can also help treat illness. In others, diet and physician-prescribed medicines and treatment can work together to speed your recovery. But remember that food and medications work in different ways; while you can pop a pill for immediate relief, good eating is a lifetime prescription.