Many people with urinary tract infections allow their diet and food to do all the work to treat their infection.

Since UTIs are caused by E coli bacteria, it is important to know what foods and what types of diets can help cure a bladder infection. Here are 10 secret foods that could outperform antibiotics.

What foods cure urinary tract infections?

There are certain rules that you must follow when treating a urinary tract infection. Since bladder infections are caused by low or weak immunity and E coli bacteria cling to the lining of the urinary tract, you need to know which foods will help and hinder infection.

1. During an attack, it is important to stay away from foods that are extremely acidic and spicy. Here is a list of foods to avoid. You should avoid the following foods or drinks: coffee, tea, chocolate, soft drinks, guava, oranges, pineapples, strawberries, tomatoes, wine, carbonated drinks, chicken liver, corned beef, chicken, steak, corn, eggs, and sour cream.

2. You should drink plenty of water which can help flush your tract and also your body. We recommend filtered water, but any water will do as long as you drink it throughout the day.

3. You should also boost your immunity by eating plenty of non-acidic fruits and vegetables.

4. Supplements are also popular as a quick way to boost your immunity. You should supplement up to 3,000 mg of vitamin C daily during an attack.

5. Zinc is also an important mineral to supplement. Foods rich in zinc include salads, nuts, bran cereals, bananas, cheese, and fish.

6. Fiber is extremely important because it helps flush your body like water. Look for whole grains and plenty of water-soluble fiber (fruits and vegetables).

7. Cranberries contain proanthocyanidins that prevent E coli from sticking to the bladder walls. You must supplement this fruit daily.

8. You may also want to supplement cranberry tablets or unsweetened cranberry juice, which may also be beneficial.

9. Eating foods that have plenty of natural antibiotics is also important because it can help your body fight the infection holistically. You should immediately supplement with raw garlic, onions, shallots, radishes, fresh ginger root, and plenty of fruit and vegetable juices.

10 Finally, you should also eat yogurt regularly to help keep your ‘good’ bacteria count strong. After taking antibiotics, your “good” bacteria count drops dramatically, leaving you open to another repeat infection. Eating yogurt daily can erase this possibility.