Yeasts of the genus Candida can lead to a variety of conditions in humans - they are sometimes the cause of yeast infections of the female reproductive tract, as well as fungal infections of the mouth and oesophagus. Some people - especially those who are for some reason predisposed to these infections - wonder how they could reduce their risk. According to some people, a proper diet may be helpful in reducing the risk of yeast infection - can a proper diet really reduce the risk of contracting the disease?