28 July 2008 One Comment

Two things drive Candida: sugar or anything that turns to sugar, and mold or anything containing mold or fungus. These things need to be avoided during the cleanse. You won’t have to eat like this forever, but it’s not a bad idea. I lost 11 lbs. within the first month of being on this diet and found that I needed to add more carbohydrates after my Candida was under control to prevent from losing too much weight. However, in the first 6 weeks, at least, you’ll want to be as strict as you can to starve yeast from the things it thrives on.

What You Can Eat

• Protein
  Meat (chicken, turkey, fish, etc.), eggs (preferably organic) and protein powder (whey protein, not soy)
• Carbohydrates
  Non-starchy carbohydrates (e.g. green beans, broccoli, tomatoes, cucumbers, spinach, onion, garlic, etc.). Besides the onion and garlic, eat only veggies that are grown above the ground. Avoid corn.
  Fresh or frozen berries (freshly picked, not fresh in the store as they are often moldy — frozen is best)
  Lemons, Grapefruit (no other fruit)
  Beans (black beans, pinto beans, etc.). Chili is a great Candida meal. Hummus is also excellent.
  You should NOT eat potatoes, cooked carrots, rice, wheat or other grains except old-fashioned oatmeal.
  You should NOT eat cheese, vinegar, mushrooms, mayonnaise, mustard or alcohol.
• Fats
  Olive oil, butter, Earth Balance
  Coconut oil (contains Caprylic Acid that kills yeast)
  Almonds, almond butter
  Peanut Butter (with 1 Tbsp. of Silver Shield stirred in)
  Be careful with nuts as they often carry a lot of mold. Avoid peanuts, cashews, pistachios and Brazil nuts.
• Sweeteners
  Stevia
  Xylitol