I’m sure you’ve heard the word “Candida” before, and you won’t be mistaken in thinking its often referred to the down below parts. And sure, it’s all connected but the Candida diet is a diet to combat Candida overgrowth int he body which, without you realising at first, can cause all sorts of problems with your health. The Candida Diet is a low-sugar, anti-inflammatory diet that promotes good gut health. The core diet itself is simple in theory: it eliminates the sugars that feed Candida overgrowth.