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| Nutritional Yeast And Candida Diet |
The following lists give you general guidelines on the foods that are beneficial to eat and do not promote the growth of yeast, and the foods that you need to avoid because they do promote yeast overgrowth. Be aware, however, that everyone's body chemistry is different. Some people have sensitivities or allergies to certain foods on the "Foods to Eat' list, so observe your body in case it reacts negatively to any of the foods. Symptoms such as fatigue, itching, rapid heart rate, gas, burping, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and headaches are signs that you need to stay away from those particular foods.
Listen to your body. It will tell you what it wants and does not want. Be aware, though, that when your body is toxic, you are going to crave more of the offending foods. But as you cleanse, your body will start to desire healthier foods, and it will be easier to trust the signals that it gives you.
You will experience the quickest results within ninety days by adhering to the lists as closely as possible. For those of you who feel you are not able to jump right into the diet, I have included a slow-start plan that will allow you to eliminate offending foods gradually and move into the candida-cure diet with greater ease. Your progress, however, will be a little slower, adding about another five weeks to the program.
I have also included two weeks' worth of sample menus so you can see that this diet is entirely doable and even enjoyable. You will discover that there are plenty of delicious meals you can easily create. You will find recipes for Main dishes, side dishes, sauces, desserts, snacks, and beverages as well as a list of the brands I recommend.
FOODS TO EAT
Animal Protein (antibiotic- and hormone-free as much as possible)
Beef, buffalo, lamb (grass-fed, three- to four-ounce servings once or twice a week.
Chicken
Duck
Eggs
Fish (limit shellfish to one serving a month)
Turkey
Grains (whole and unrefined only)
Amaranth
Barley
Brown rice
Buckwheat
Millet
Oats
Pasta (brown rice or spelt only)
Quinoa
Rye
Spelt
Wild rice
Vegetables
All (except corn, mushrooms, and peas)
Potatoes, sweet potatoes, and yarns (limit to three servings a week total)
Beans and Legumes
All (except peas and fermented soy products)
Note: For those who can't drop weight, avoid this food group for three months.
Nuts and Seeds (raw and unroasted only)
Almonds
Brazil
Chestnuts
Hazelnuts
Macadamia
Nut butters (almond and macadamia only, can be dry roasted)
Pecans
Pine nuts
Pumpkin seeds
Sesame seeds (also raw tahini butter)
Sunflower seeds
Walnuts
Note: Limit quantity to a small handful at a time, and chew thoroughly.
Oils (cold-pressed only)
Coconut oil (can be used for cooking)
Flaxseed oil (not for cooking)
Grapeseed oil (can be used for cooking)
Olive oil (can be used for cooking)
Sesame oil (can be used for cooking)
Sunflower-seed oil (not for cooking)
Note: At restaurants, eat what is served; be more stringent when using oils at home.
Dairy (antibiotic. and hormone-free only)
Butter (unsalted)
Clarified butter (ghee)
Fruits
Apples (sour green apples for the first month)
Avocado
Berries (discard if you see any visible mold; no dried fruits)
Coconut (small amounts of milk, unsweetened)
Grapefruit
Lemons, limes
Condiments
Apple cider vinegar (raw and unfiltered only - keep refrigerated)
Dry mustard (or small amounts of mustard made with apple cider vinegar)
Fresh herbs (basil, parsley, etc.)
Mayonnaise (made with apple cider vinegar only)
Pepper
Rice vinegar (unseasoned and unsweetened only - keep refrigerated)
Sea salt
Spices (without sugar, MSG, or additives)
Beverages
Green tea (caffeinated or decaffeinated)
Herbal teas (red clover, peppermint, etc.)
Unsweetened mineral water (Perrier, Gerolsteiner, etc.)
Unsweetened almond, soy, or rice milk (rice milk not more than two ounces daily)
Water (filtered, purified, or distilled only)
Sweeteners
Stevia
Xylitol (small amounts either in gum or lozenges)
Miscellaneous
Carob (unsweetened)
Salsa (without sugar or vinegar, except apple cider vinegar)
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