Is it Okay to Eat Rice?

Have you just begun a yeast free diet? Or are you perhaps considering starting on a yeast free diet? Well, whichever of those applies to you, you might be wondering whether or not you can eat rice. There has been some conflicting information out there regarding the suitability of rice for a yeast free diet. So, what’s the truth? Is rice okay on a yeast free diet or isn’t it?

The answer is: yes, you can eat rice. However, life isn’t always that simple, and this is no exception. The truth is, it does depend on how the rice is cooked and how you eat it. Other foods (particularly sugary or starchy foods) can cause a digestive environment that allows yeast to flourish at an unhealthy level.

In order to reduce the starch content of the rice, leave it to sit in cold water for at least an hour prior to cooking. Then thoroughly rinse it with cold water. Once you have cooked the rice you should then rinse it with HOT water.

In addition to this, be sure to avoid bread, fruit juice, and any foods containing a large amount of sugar. You should also stay away from drinking fermented alcoholic beverages such as cider and beer.

Sugar really is the main thing you need to stay away from apart from yeast itself. Why? Well, sugar feeds the yeast, causing it to grow to an unhealthy level. For snack alternatives try rice crackers, corn crackers, or (if you’re not intolerant to oats) oat crackers. These foods do not contain yeast or sugar, and are a healthy way to keep hunger at bay.

Whilst on a yeast-free diet, it can also be helpful to take certain supplements; for example grapefruit seed extract and oregano oil. Oregano oil is known to destroy yeast.

However, if you are unsure about anything discussed on this page, it is highly recommended that you seek the guidance of a qualified nutritionist, who will be able to guide you through the whole yeast free diet process.

For more information about what you can eat on a Yeast Free Diet:

Yeast Free Cooking by Lori Winders – this a great book! At 155 pages long, it is packed full of recipes and nutritional information to help you on your journey through yeast free life.