Top Foods for a Healthy Vagina

Vaginal health is an important aspect of any woman's life. Here are some foods that help keep the vagina healthy.

Greek or Organic Unpasteurised Unsweetened Yogurt

Eating Greek yogurt daily is great for maintaining vaginal health. It contains live and active cultures (Lactobacillus bacteria) that prevent disease-causing organisms from attaching to the vagina.

Lactobacillus produces chemicals like lactic acid that inactivate or kill other infection-causing organisms. It also helps maintain healthy pH levels in the body.

According to a 2014 study published in the Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics journal, lactobacilli help maintain normal urogenital health and play a key role in preventing bacterial vaginosis, yeast vaginitis, UTIs and sexually transmitted diseases.

Eat 1 to 2 cups of probiotic yogurt daily. Other good probiotic foods that you can include in your diet are miso, kimchi, sauerkraut and kefir.

Fermented milk- NUNU

Unpasteurised fermented Milk is also rich in lactobacillus known to keep harmful bacteria at bay. It is popular among the indigenous peoples of North and West Africa where it is called NUNU.

Kefir another product with similar properties.

Lemon Juice

Lemons also support vaginal health as their acidic nature helps maintain the vagina’s healthy pH level. Antioxidants in it also help protect the cells from free-radical damage.

In addition, it works as an immune booster to help your body prevent and fight any kind of infection.

Drink lemon water once or twice daily to help restore the pH balance in your body. To make lemon water, mix the juice of ½ lemon to a glass of warm water and add a little raw honey for taste.

Cranberry Juice

Cranberry juice is great for improving your vaginal health. It helps balance the vagina’s pH level and its acidic property helps fight bacteria that cause UTIs, vaginal infections and other problems.

To reap the benefits, drink a glass of unsweetened, organic cranberry juice daily. Those who like the tart flavor can even eat a handful of cranberries daily.

You can opt to take cranberry tablets, but consult your doctor first.

Garlic

Garlic contains antimicrobial and antifungal properties that help prevent vaginal problems, such as itching, burning, odor, vaginal discharge and even UTIs.

It also boosts the immune system, so that your body is ready to fight off any infection.

Eat 2 to 3 raw garlic cloves on a daily basis. You can also add garlic or its paste to your dishes and salads. If you prefer to take garlic capsules, consult your doctor first.

Water

Keep well hydrated. The Vagina has a self-cleaning mechanism. Drink at least 2 litres of water and fluids through-out the day to keep this system functioning optimally.

Organic Apple Cider Vinegar

This great fermented food with its pH stabilising properties also aids in keeping the vagina healthy.

Please see my earlier post, 20 Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar for more health tips on vaginal health.

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