In his book, "The Yeast Connection," Dr. William Crook outlined the causes and treatment for Candida. In it, he suggested that diet was responsible for yeast infections which resulted in symptoms including fatigue, depression, mood swings, and a craving for sweets, among others. While this holistic approach in treating Candida was not readily accepted by traditional physicians, those who espouse to, and treat patients with, holistic approaches have found the Candida Diet to be valid.
Dr. Crook found that yeast accumulates over the years due to the following factors: antibiotics, steroids, antacids, high fructose, diabetes, smoking, and pregnancy. Thus, he put together the Candida Diet which has proven to be effective.
Foods You Can Eat:
Meats that are antibiotic and hormone free including: beef, chicken, fish, lamb and turkey.
Whole Grain Foods: barley, brown rice, buckwheat, millet, whole grain pasta, millet, oats, quinoa, and rye. He notes that if you are gluten intolerant; do not eat barley, oats, and rye.
Cold-pressed Oils: flaxseed oil, olive oil, sesame oil, and sunflower oil. The only oil you should use for cooking is olive oil.
Raw Nuts and Seeds: almonds, brazil nuts, chestnuts, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, pecans, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, and walnuts.
Antibiotic and Hormone Free Dairy Products: butter and eggs.
Vegetables: potato and all vegetables. No mushrooms.
Condiments: raw and unfiltered apple cider vinegar, fresh herbs, dry mustard, pepper, sea salt, spices that do not include MSG and additives.
Drinks: filtered water, herbal teas, mineral water. No sugar.
Beans and Legumes: Any kind except fermented soy products.
Fruits: peeled granny apples, berries, coconut, grapefruit, lemons, limes. If you are allergic to citrus, eliminate from menu.
Sweeteners: Stevia and Xylitol.
Unsweetened Carob and salsa without vinegar or sugar.
Foods You Cannot Eat:
Processed and packaged meats, hamburgers, hot dogs, and sausage.
Peanut oil and processed oils.
Corn and mushrooms.
Cashews, peanuts, and pistachios.
All cheeses, cottage cheese, buttermilk, cow and goats' milk, ice cream, margarine, sour cream, yogurt.
Bread and cereal that is wheat, dairy, yeast and sugar free, corn, kamut, pastries, spelt, white rice, white flours, wheat.
All vinegars except apple cider, ketchup, gravy, jam, jelly, mustard, pickles, relish, salad dressing without sugar and vinegar, sauces, soy sauce, tamari and Worcestershire.
Candy, cookies, chocolate, coffee, donuts, gelatin, gum, fried foods, muffins, pizza, pastry, processed foods, smoked, dried, pickled or cured foods.
Alcohol, coffee, fruit juices, sodas, caffeine tea.
Peas and no fermented soy products.
Apricots, bananas, cherries, currants, dates, dried fruits, figs, grapes, kiwi, mangos, melons, nectarines, oranges, papayas, pears, peaches, pineapples, plums, pomegranates, and tangerines.
Aspartame, barley malt, brown rice syrup, brown sugar, corn syrup, dextrose, fructose, sweetened fruit juice, honey, maltodextrin, maple syrup, molasses, raw cane juice crystals, sorbitol, sucralose, and white sugar.
These diet guidelines will help you get started and give you a good idea about the plan. Further information can be found at the Candida Yeast Explained website.
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