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MyFoodMyHealth Diet for Candida
If you have an over abundance of candida you should restrict foods that promote the overgrowth of candida and eat a diet rich in whole and natural foods.
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Foods to Avoid or Restrict if You Have Candida
Restrict
Sugars, fruits, refined or processed grains and milk (milk sugar can trigger yeast proliferation)
Avoid
Mushrooms
All vinegars and the products containing vinegar. This includes white vinegar, red wine vinegar, rice vinegar, and balsamic vinegar, and any food made with vinegar, such as mayonnaise, commercial salad dressing, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, steak sauce, BBQ sauce, shrimp sauce, soy sauce, mustard, pickles, pickled vegetables, green olives, relishes, horseradish, mincemeat, and chili sauce. It is possible to use raw and unfiltered apple cider vinegar.
Coffee, spices, sprouts, condiments, seeds, and nuts should be used cautiously. They can grow mold quickly. See Food Storage.
Delicious Herbs For Candida
Chives
Garlic
Oregano
Delicious Foods to Eat Which Limit the Overgrowth of Candida
With the variety of flavors found in these foods, you won't even miss the over-processed and high-sugar foods you ate before.
Use strong antifungals including garlic, onions, chives, and leeks. Oregano oil is a strong antifungal. Palm and coconut oil (which contains caprylic acid also called octanoic acid) are also strong antifungals.
Meats (Antibiotic & Hormone Free)
Beef (small amounts - 1x/wk)
Chicken
Fish
Lamb
Turkey
Oils (Cold-pressed)
Coconut oil (for cooking)
Flaxseed (not used for cooking)
Olive Oil (good to cook with)
Oregano oil (not used for cooking)
Palm oil (for cooking)
Sesame Oil (not used for cooking)
Sunflower Oil (not used for cooking)
Whole grains (Whole - never refined or processed) Use only whole grains. Their fiber slows digestion and slows the absorption of the sugars they break down to. This keeps blood glucose levels more even, key to a successful candida diet. Whole grains include:
Amaranth
*Barley
Brown Rice
Buckwheat
Millet
*Oats
Pasta (whole grains that are not wheat)
Quinoa
*Rye
*If gluten intolerant stay away from barley, oats, rye and spelt
Nuts and Seeds (Watch for mold. See Food Storage)
Almonds
Brazil
Chestnuts
Hazelnuts
Macadamia
Pecans
Pumpkin Seeds
Sesame Seeds
Sunflower
Walnuts
Dairy (Antibiotic and hormone free)
Butter (limit use)
Eggs
Vegetables
All (Except mushrooms)
Moderate potato (1-2 times per week)
Condiments
Apple cider vinegar (Raw, unfiltered and refrigerated)
Dry mustard
Fresh herbs (i.e. basil, parsley, etc.)
Pepper
Sea salt
Spices (without additives, sugar, MSG, etc.)
Drinks
Filtered water
Herbal Teas (red clover, peppermint, etc.)
Mineral water with no sugar (PerrierTM, etc.)
Beans and Legumes
Except fermented soy products (i.e. miso, tempeh)
Miscellaneous
Salsa (fresh without vinegar or sugar-use lemon or lime instead.)
Fruits (limit the number of servings and in some cases remove from your diet in the beginning weeks of candida diet)
Apples (Granny Smith - peeled)
Blueberries
Coconut
Grapefruit
Lemons and limes
What is Candidiasis?
Candidiasis is a fungal infection commonly referred to as a yeast infection or thrush. It can occur in your mouth, esophagus, intestines, bladder, vagina or male genitals. It is the result of an overabundance of a microorganism called Candida Albicans, which is naturally present in the human body in small amounts throughout your gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
Symptoms of Candidiasis
Abdominal pain, bloating and gas
Diarrhea, constipation and new sensitivities to commonly eaten foods
Cravings for sugar, bread and alcohol
Fatigue, headache, depression, irritability, disorientation and malaise
Muscle and joint aches
Sinusitis and recurrent colds
Recurrent skin rashes
Sensitivities to chemicals and perfumes
Alcohol intolerance
Increased susceptibility to the side effects of medications
Symptoms of candidiasis in women: recurrent vaginal yeast infection, cystitis
Symptoms of candidiasis in men: prostate and bladder infections, jock itch
Symptoms of candidiasis in children: Frequent eye, ear, nose and throat infection, ADHD, and hyperactivity
Causes of Candidiasis
Overuse of antibiotics
Birth control and oral corticosteroids can increase susceptibility
High-sugar diet
Stress
Weakened immune system
Hormonal changes from pregnancy
Prevention and Treatment of Candidiasis
Avoid unnecessary use of medication
Candida symptoms can be triggered from mold-breeding areas of your home or garden. Candida symptoms can also be triggered by the smoke and fumes from some products. Environment cautions to consider:
Damp basement Under sink area in the bathroom Old bedding Cleaning products Greenhouse Piles of autumn leaves Old books Piles of "stuff" in the attic or basement Perfume Tobacco smoke
How MyFoodMyHealth Can Help You Create a Successful Candida Diet
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