Low starch beans are fine.

can you eat tomatoes and carrots?
can you have coffee with soy milk?
can you have soy sauce?

This website is so great, ive been struggling with intestinal candida for over a year now and i always see what i cant eat, but no one puts it out there what i can eat!! so this has helped me out alot!!
thanks a bunch!

Is it ok to eat potatoes?

can drinking water with fresh lemon juice added help kill or reduce candida?

Querria saber si con la candida se puede tomar leche sin lactosa, las que se venden para los que tienen intolerancia a la lactosa(I would like to know if the candida can drink milk without lactose, which are sold to those with lactose intolerance)

Hey there…..I don’t know what it is but I always find myself coming back to your site. The information is just so plenty and very helpful in more ways than one. I can see that you have a real passion for this subject and spent a lot of time researching and gaining knowledge to make sure all the information is u to date.

Hi Camille, you would have to consult your doctor about taking those herbs, but I would guess them to be fine. The pumpkin would be a green pumpkin, not the orange variety. You can just cut the pumpkin into wedges and roast it skin and all, till tender. I would stay away from the raw nuts as foods with molds should be avoided. I’m glad you found the site useful.

Also, how do you know if meat is from animals treated with antibiotics and hormones? Does it say when you buy it?

Yes, a baked potato not eating the skin is fine.

yes, brown rice is great and I’ll research the oregon grape supplement…

Hey DJ, A good rule of thumb is to avoid foods that are high in refined carbs and sugars..the above foods would be classified as low GI accept for the rice milk. If your only having some rice milk on your cereal or a little in your coffee it shouldn’t be an issue. Stevia is a good alternative to sugar..

Fermented Foods Bad? Raw Lacto fermented foods like saeurkrat and kim chi should be loaded with good flora and zero sugar. This should be good right?

I purchased a product called SweetFiber which has the following ingredients:

Chicory Root, Fiber (Inulin), Luo Han Guo (Fruit Extract), Natural Flavor

Its 0 calories, does this mean its safe for candida and will not feed it?

http://www.iherb.com/Purpose-Foods-Sweet-Fiber-8-8-oz-250-g/8380?at=0

I use stevia for tea and to made lemonade, but on the rare occasions I drink coffee, stevia just does not cut it.

In response to your comment about Potatoes being safe occasionally. A lot of things I’ve been reading say potatoes are bad and will feed the candida. Don’t potatoes contain starch which eventually gets converted to sugar by your body? I am trying to be extremely restrictive. Also I really appreciate all your responses.

Thank you for such a great site! I was wondering about bananas, as some sites say they are ok, others not. Above, it says no fresh fruits, but would an occasional banana be ok? Thanks, Mike

@Mike bananas probably should eliminated at first but then can be introduced back in occasionally. Above it doesn’t say no fresh fruit. No more than 10% fruit and this should be low sugar fruit.

@ sara milk is fine and by black current, I assume you mean juice? I would eliminate this as it’s high in sugar. water is best.

This has been so helpful!!! It seems so many dieting questions have been answered, I had a general treatment question… Is there any benefit to undergoing acupuncture as a way to help detox from candida?

Hi J.A.M. – I assume you’re talking about a colon cleanse? No, it isn’t necessary and I would question whether that would help as Candida does a really good job of clinging to the intestinal wall.

@Rachel- Lentils would be the best as they are very low carb. Kidney Beans and Chic peas contain a fair amount of carbs, but they are complex carbs so in moderation they are fine. Here’s a good list of beans and their net carb amounts. http://www.carbs-information.com/carb-in-legumes/red-beans.htm

Hi Amber, Some would say no caffeine but I have a little problem with their reasoning, I wrote a whole article about caffeine/coffee and Candida.

Hi, I have literally discovered 24 hrs ago that I have CA. Its all a bit overwhelming and I went through all the comments/questions posted which has really made me feel heaps better. I have many questions:
Can I take Marcas Rorhr Spirulina tablets?
I am taking an A Vogel Alkaline powder as well as Amara. What else would you recommend?
CAn one eat wheat free pasta?
I exercise 3 times a week (normally jogging). I am obese and have been told to stop for now. What other excercise would you recommend?
Today was my first full day wheat, sugar etc free. I dont feel great, my tummy feels uncomfortable but not bloated. Is this normal?
Your response is appreciated.

Hey Sam,
Well, you come to a great place for help. I would find some powdered dry spirulina as it’s best and probably it would be best to adjust your body’s pH through diet instead of a supplement. I’ve talked about quite a bit on the site so just use the site search and take some time to read the material. It’s normal to struggle the first day and probably the next week or two will be a little rough because of the die off symptoms, but hang in there through the rough patch and then things will improve greatly. For exercise try some low impact type. Riding a bike, walking, an elliptical trainer all would be good options. i think you’ll find doing a Candida Diet will also help you to lose weight. All the best on your new way of life Sam!

@DJ- I would stay away from them for the first 2 months but you could eat them occasionally during the maintenance stage of the Candida diet.

When I started the Candida diet about three months ago, I was just eating chicken, salmon, turkey, and veggies. Drinking only water. That was it. However, my Candida actually went away after like 1.5-2 weeks, so I started to add some foods that I researched and said they were okay. Now my diet for the past 2.5 months has been the same foods above, as well as Ryvita crispbreads(which are yeast free, and gluten free, no sugar), organic brown rice cakes(no salt or sugar), walnuts(soaked and dehydrated), sunflower seeds and that’s about it right now. I’m 19 so I’m trying to get a lot of calories, so I’m eating a lot of these foods. I’m wondering if you think this is a healthy diet? In my opinion it is, but when you research these sites, almost every one has a different opinion on what you should and shouldn’t eat. I find your site to be the most accurate and informative so I’m wondering what you think.

Thanks for the advice regarding foods that help to balance your body. The only thing is I don’t eat fish or shellfish, so feel that I am missing out on various good oils! Any suggestions would be greatly received.

I would like to know if seafood is allowed. I eat alot of salmon, whitefish, and shellfish.

Hello there, I been diagnosed with scalp folliculitis which is linked to high yeast levels. Can the candida diet help me. I ready I have cut down on sugar, sweet fruits in my diet which as helped a lot. I do eat soya yogurt, bake my own no yeast, no sugar wholegrain spelt brown and eat no gluten/wheat. Is this ok?

Hi, I was just wondering what other fruits are low in sugar other than berries?

Basically anything with refined sugars and flour should be avoided. So this cuts out most processed foods unfortunately. I have listed a lot of foods on the site, so look around or try one of the candida diet programs I recommend as they have done all the work for you. Best wishes for your daughter’s recovery!

Hi Diana, sorry for the late reply been tied up with a lot of things. Not all bread is bad as long as it’s no yeast and low GI. A lot of Candida diets can be too restrictive I think you should start out pretty strict but then ease up a bit. You have to make sure you’re getting adequate calories, protein, vitamins etc. All the best!

Usually, a natureopath is the best as most medical doctors don’t believe the condition even exists, even though the overwhelming amount of evidence. Following a Candida Diet can never hurt as it’s a very healthy way of eating and often solves other medical issues as well.

Hi JMJ, I recommend organic popcorn as a snack using virgin deodorized coconut oil to pop it in. Frying is fine but you should watch what onion you use. Some have a high sugar content such as vidalia so stay away from that variety especially the first two months of the diet. All the best and let us know how you make out.

Hi Sarah,

It sounds like this kinesiologist isn’t very educated on the subject.. she gave you a very general, limited list, some of which isn’t accurate. The easiest thing you can do is purchase one of the recommended Candida diet programs I’ve reviewed. They have done most of the work for you.

Hi Kassandra, Some sites caution on walnuts and others because they can be contaminated with mold. Just make sure the nuts you buy are good quality and use them in moderation.

I didn’t find anything on Xylitol on your website, do you agree that this sugar-alternative does not feed candida, and actually fights it? I’ve read a lot about it on other sites.

Although I have very few uses for table sugar, its really nice to have an alternative to stevia.

@Audra Only aged and moldy cheese are forbidden and milk is a personal preference.. some see results even while drinking milk, while other’s need to eliminate it. Pretty sure raw cow’s milk would still contain lactose. Kefir is considered good because of it contains probiotics.

@Sunny512 I think many of those products are a waste of money. You’re better of eating probiotic rich foods and buying whole recommended herbs from affordable sources online or at vitamin world. Glad you’re feeling success

Overwhelmed with information. Some sites are contradicting…I thought lemons, limes and grapefruits where ok…? What fruits are ok to eat? I just found out about Candida Yeast this past week and have been doing research, plan to start the life style change tomorrow.

I love your site, thanks so much. My daughter has been on the diet for 3 weeks now and has noticed a big difference in her energy level. However her acne seem fine one day and terrible the next. Will the manuka honey help that and are we still dealing with the die off? Thanks again for all you do! I have done a tone a research and your site actually addresses concerns, issues, and has useful information!

Thank you so much for this site, and to be able to ask q’s and receive instant answers is so comforting.
I am currently undergoing treatment from a natropath for candida.
I’m taking probiotics as well as eliminating what I need to from my diet. It’s been 2 1/2 months, and I have this horrible and uncomfortable rash all over my body that seems to getting worse rather than better. Im trying really hard to stick it out, but its really affecting my life now. How long should I expect this to continue before it subsides? Is this normal? My natropath keeps telling me it is, but Im getting quite frustrated. What can I do to relieve the rash??
Thank you,
Julia.

Hi, I would like to thank you for this website. My son has PDD-NOS and was found to have Candida through fecal and blood test. Do you have any recommendation for kids (6yrs old)? Thanks again. This is a very useful and informational site for Moms like me (and single ones) who are dealing with this issue.

@Devlin I would recommend manuka honey as it has an additional anti-microbial property. Regular raw honey is good but as soon as it is exposed to light the antimicrobial properties are greatly diminished. Most people recommend avoiding vinegars.. I just don’t support the notion that there is some magic concoction that eliminates yeast. In my experience a yeast eliminating diet that includes yeast fighting herbs have the best track record of working.

@zpo You’re welcome With kids I think it’s important that you make sure they are getting A) enough calories for proper growth. and B) the correct nutrition for growth. Kids can have finicky tastes so you’ll have to experiment with foods that eliminate candida but will be ones that are nutritious and calorie dense. I would recommend that you purchase some good recipe collections like the one’s I have reviewed here. They will make things easier and should be things he’ll like. Also use the recommended herbs with caution as some people can have allergic reactions to them.

also what about anti ox chocolate its sugar free 70% cocoa with acai fruit and goji berries?

@Jeff, Wow talk about misdiagnosis! All those antibiotics and steroids probably have your body a mess. Did you have any of the other Chronic Candidiasis symptoms along with the sinus trouble. Fatigue, foggy head, sugar cravings etc. If so, a Candida Diet would probably be a good idea. If it’s just a localized fungal infection in your sinuses with no other symptoms then maybe just a anti-fungal would do the trick. I just learned about this new program that I’m about to review that focuses on a detox and then gives a complete Candida diet program after the initial 30 day detox. It’s called Total Wellness Cleanse. Click the link to check it out, but like I said I haven’t reviewed it yet but it does come from an expert, well respected person in the field. I do know it covers a broad range of health problems.

@Holly beetroot would be a not be a good idea at least for the first two months and then some in moderation because of it’s high sugar content. Fetta is fine in moderation, just no aged or blue cheeses. Sweet potatoes are a nutritious choice in moderation but no skins.

Fatigue? Foggy head? Sugar cravings? I’m an old menopausal lady with a 13-year-old son – I figured that’s normal!
I’ll check out the link and try to figure out which direction I should be heading. Thank you so much for you prompt reply and really REALLY helpful website
CHEERS!

@Holly, Yeah that will be tough but after being really strict for two months, you should be able to have tomato sauce again in moderation.

Also have a personal type question. You mention the die off symptoms while doing this diet. Would that also include the yeast being disposed as I pee? Or would that just be another infection? Sorry everyone……

Hi….what would you suggest a vegetarian do to get adequate protein on a Candida diet? Normally, I use soy products (veggie burgers, veggie hot dogs, etc), and get some protein from pasta, cottage cheese, etc. I’m at a loss of what to do for protein with such limited food choices. Thanks so much!!

Yes Steve, Oral Thrush is a side effect of Seretide listed here. http://www.seretide.co.nz/side_effects.asp Gargle with a solution of baking soda to help lesson the likelihood of getting thrush along with a Candida diet.

@Jessica, Look for cereals with no added sugar and some people do best avoiding gluten. Whole oats and bran are a good choice. I make oatmeal with ground flaxseed, some chia seeds and a little active manuka honey. After two months or so you can through in some no sugar added dried cranberries and prunes. Milk is debatable. Some say eliminate others have no problems with it. I say if you aren’t lactose intolerant then a little milk in moderation is probably ok.

@ Vee a Candida Diet has been effective for many people in controlling Candida albicans overgrowth. This site is full of my suggestions and help. The easiest thing to do is to get a Candida Diet Program because they have done all the research and hard work for you. You just have to read and follow. If you haven’t looked here yet, I suggest you do. Candida albicans Diet Reviews

Hi Holly, Generally, I would say no it’s not normal as heartburn should lesson when on a Candida diet do to it’s alkalizing effect. Maybe there is some food or supplement you are eating a lot of that you’re sensitive to?

Thanks Sarah, I believe it’s not so much the gluten (unless you are gluten sensitive) but the GI index of the product. For instance if it’s white rice flour, it wouldn’t be any better than processed wheat flour as white rice has a high glycemic index. I assume you’re talking about potato chips? A better alternative would be vegetable chips.

Hi Allie, some canned tomato products have added sugar and preservatives. You have to find tomato products that are organic and no added sugar or preservatives.

@Sierra, If you have changed your diet and are eating different foods because of a Candida diet, this can effect the smell of urine.

@Nilgun, Hi there, I’m a red wine lover too and the good news is that after roughly 60 days you should be able to have red wine in moderation. Keep using the recommended herbs and guidelines and you’ll most likely be fine, but everyone is a little different so do what works for you. Yes, it is probably a good time for you to begin probiotics. All the best

Hi Allex – Looks like you’ve been given some bad advice. I think I would advise you to have a look at what I think is the best home yeast infection treatment (diet). This comprehensive Candida diet covers all your questions and talks about becoming resistant to anti-fungals and it looks like you’re headed that way. Some programs say no dairy, but I think yogurt is a fine for most people. it should be organic, plain, sugar-free. Greek style is my favorite. Stevia should be fine. All the best

Hey thanks for taking the time to answer my looong message ! It’s my 3rd day of diet.. a bit of a struggle . I hope this doesn’t have to last more than a couple months as I looove fruits and dairy products! All the best to everyone

hi. i have been on the diet for 10 weeks now and i eat only veggies and chicken, fish or eggs. i take hydrogen peroxide of 35%, oragano oil, fish oils, vitamin c, spirullina, food enzymes, magnesium, and fiber!! i feel better but the other day i woke up with a sinus infection. i didn’t eat anything out of the ordinary so could it just be a germ or is it the candidia? thanks

Hi Noel, that’s most likely unrelated and is probably a virus.

Hi Charles. Yes, some organic tortilla chips (no sugar added) are fine and go with lemons. But only use fresh ones to get the alkalizing effect.

Hi Noel, You’re welcome. You probably need to be a bit more specific as to the symptoms you are experiencing. One more thing, which program are you following? I was a bit concerned about the consumption of hydrogen peroxide.

@ Noel, that doesn’t sound like a very healthy program to me. Nail fungus isn’t Candida. After 10 weeks on a proper Candida diet you should be feeling better if your problem was indeed Candida.. I would stop this diet immediately if I were you.. A good Candida Diet Program increases overall health, It seems like what you’re doing is making things worse.

WELL IT HAS GOTTEN BETTER!! I WILL SAY THAT! IT’S JUST NOT AS GOOD AS I THOUGHT AT THIS POINT! I DID THE SPIT TEST TODAY AND IT SEEMS MORE WHITE THAN USUAL SO I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO….. I AM GOING TO STOP THE PEROXIDE.

I have been told by my doctor to eat what I want but after reading this web site I now know different. I have had a choking feeling in my throat for years and no-one has said what it is. I am also diabetic and aged 68 years. thank you for all the information. god Bless

What are your thoughts on:
Brown Rice Pasta
Brown Rice Tortillas

Hi Sarah, Brown Rice based products are a good choice as long as the brand doesn’t use added sugar and a lot of preservatives.

@Angie, I think after 60 days you can have an occasional sweet treat and products containing yeast, but a sugary nor yeasty diet should never be part of your everyday diet especially if you are one that is genetically predisposed to getting yeast infections. Giving up everyday simple sugar consumption has many health benefits beyond eliminating Candida.

Hi Sarah, Light destroys some of Honey’s good health qualities, but from my understanding light doesn’t effect the Manuka factor so it should be fine. I’ve never seen it sold in clear jars, where did you buy it from?

Thanks! I bought it at Whole Foods Market. Here is the exact product I bought on Amazon.

Hi Sarah, That should be fine. See how you go with it, but the higher the manuka factor the more it will have anti-fungal properties.

Hi,
Thank you for sharing this great info for us,people who suffer from this fungus infection.
I just want to know if I can give also,the oregano oil to my child too,how;s almost 4 years.
And the Probiotics helps?!
Thank you so much:)

Hi Gabrielle, I really couldn’t advise for a young child but consult your pediatrician and see if it’s ok.

does papaya have less sugar than melon?? can i have as many berries as i want even with systemic candida??

Hi Pepe, papaya has a little less in most cases here’s a reference http://www.freedieting.com/calories/fruits_0900.htm Look at the “carb” amount. No, Berries should be consumed in moderation.

My cousin is a doctor and doesn’t subscribe to the idea that candida is an accurate diagnosis. He believes I have a food allergy, causing a delayed reaction. The diet & probiotics are working, so what is the truth? Allergy to yeast or candida?

What about drinking Kombucha?

What about vanilla? I like to add it to my oats, assuming oats are a good grain on the candida diet

Ted,
I’d just like to say thank you for this blog and your wealth of knowledge on this subject. I have struggled with chronic yeast infections for about 2 yrs. Every mth. sometimes twice a mth. As a woman this left me with about one good week of freedom at times and put a strain on my marriage. My OBGYN had little advice or cures. Even a 3 mth. course of Dyflucan didn’t work. As soon as I started to follow this diet I have been yeast free. One week in and I felt a whole lot better. In another week I’ll have completed 60 days, lost 15 lbs. and lots more energy. I have my life back. Thank you…:):):):)

Hi! What do you think about the red wine? A thick red wine high on Tannins. Tannins are very powerful antifungals.

thank you for your site, I believe I have yeast in my body, my doctor can’t explain why i am up every hour going to the bathroom (wonder if its hormonal, I am 60), but I also have alot of body pain, and etc, so i want to start the program, however i am on a parasite cleanse right now, thinking that may be my problem, should i finish that up before I start the yeast cleanse ? Parasite cleanse is Kroeger Herb – The wormwood combination, and could you tell me if Ezeckial breads are okay ? As in whole wheat pasta ? Thank you sooo much ! : )

Thank you for your help ! Is Stevia okay while doing a canadida, parasite cleanse? You said organic whole wheat pasta is ok in moderation, is moderation about 3 times a week ? How about organic blue chips or corn chips ?

Hi Judith, probiotics and stevia should be fine. You can try the whole pasta 3 times a week and see if it works for you but there would be better things to eat instead. I would say once a week is more reasonable. Corn chips have a high GI so probably a better choice would be veggie chips.

Wow,I must say this has been the most informative site I’ve been to yet and am so thankful for it! I’ve been dealing with this problem for over a year and its been so stressfull. my question is if I am taking probiotics,herbal yeast cleanse supplements and a good multivitamin,how strict should my diet be?

what about organic apple cider vinegar? does that feed the yeast?

@Nickie, Limit use of sweet vegetables and @ emily as well, vinegar isn’t recommended. Lemon juice is fine, but it has to be fresh squeezed.

Hi N.N. Oatmeal is fine but you should check the carbs and GI Index of hot rice cereal I bet it will be on the high side.. In that case avoid it and then moderation after 60 days.

Hi Margo, A lot of soy milk has sugar in it, if you can find a brand that doesn’t then it should be fine.

Hi- I keep seeing notes on weight loss, but I’m worried about losing too much weight! I already weigh below the average, but have a candida overgrowth that’s been there for a looong time and seems to be the major barrier to my overall health. I have food allergies to all nuts (and melons and pineapple, but we can’t eat that anyway) and need tips on what foods will help me keep weight on? Gaining would be awesome, but seems impossible. Thanks for any direction you can give me!

There’s no reason you have to loose weight on a Canidida diet. Many that have Candida are also overweight so cutting out sugar automatically puts them at fewer calories than they are used to. I would recommend that you eat lots of lentils, quinoa, brown rice, and plenty of veggies.. There’s no reason your daily calorie intake should be below your weight maintenance calorie level. Here’s a good calculator to see how many calories you should be consuming each day. http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm

I assume you’re taking probiotics? Also, you could try some digestive enzymes, but this will clear up as your body adjusts to this new way of eating. Remember also that gas and bloating are one of the die off symptoms so it’s a good sign

Any thoughts on the Body Ecology diet and products. I am dying to try coconut kefer but am leery at buying such large quantities in case I do not like it.

I have been suffering from candida flare ups off and on over the past 1.5 years. I have also been dealing with reoccurring uti’s which require antibiotics – a vicious cycle. I have just started following the diet even though I currently don’t have any candida symptoms. I am also taking immune building vitamins and probiotics, hoping to rebuild my immune system to fight these uti’s. Can I follow the ‘maintenance’ menu at this point or should I start with a stricter plan to begin with?

A local frozen yogurt place (Skinny Dip) offers sugar free varieties. Are these ever acceptable or should they be avoided completely? By the way, love the website and all of the great information!

I am a recovering alcoholic and have suffered systemic and mutated CA for 6+yrs. I recently took aggressive steps to attack my monster, including the CA diet and Symbion probiotics. The problem is that I became so constipated from the initial die-off after the first 4-5 days ( 1 capsule daily)due the large amount of dead mutated candida, and subsequently went off the Symbion temporarily because I felt so dreadfully awful from an obvious consumption to elimination ratio imbalance. Any thoughts on a plan of action? Maybe taper in later with the Symbion and just focus on diet for now? I literally had to use Kleri-tea for a few days to even move my bowels at all…I dont want to have to depend on senna to have BMs, and am patiently waiting for the “good cramps” to return….Anyway, Love the site…it is truly a wealth of information for the forward-thinking and health concious.- Any thought on this matter would be greatly appreciated.

Just heard that pita bread (yeast free), corn tortillas, and corn chips are safe and that all tea including herbal (and green tea) is unsafe. Is this true? Thanks for any info

Also, in my neck of the woods, it’s impossible to get organic meats. Is it really that awful if I eat the grocery store meats? How much meat should I eat if it’s not organic and may have hormones? If I can’t eat meat, there’s nothing but vegetables and that’s impossible for me.

Hi Janene, These are usually your hard cheeses.. cheddar, parm. blue etc. Once you’re on the maintenance part of the diet you can have these cheeses occasionally. As far as organic meat, you may have better luck looking at a local butcher instead of your chain markets. Also look for the term “free range” as this can indicate healthier meat. I think if you follow other aspects of the diet and it works then there is no reason to cut out meat even non-organic varieties. All the best

Hi Pat, Congrats on taking the steps necessary to get well. No alcohol for at least 60 days, sorry.. Here’s my view on coffee and tea. http://www.candidafood.com/2009/12/caffeine-and-candida-can-i-have-my-coffee-and-tea/ White rice isn’t recommended, but long grain brown is and is all around a healthier choice. Green juices/smoothies are usually good. Olive oil is good, but coconut oil is better. I wish you all the best and hang in there, you’ll be thankful you did.

Thanks for the article on caffeine. I’m going to avoid coffee, since I can’t put sugar in in anyway. I’m on Day 4, and overwhelmed. I promise not to bother you(to much), but what can I eat for breakfast besides eggs? Is there a cereal that I can use. I think I’m allowed unsweetened Soy milk, right? I’m going to sign up for the mailing list for menus. Thanks for a great site. It helps to read what everyone else is going thru. My stomach, aka Mr. Grumbles, already feels a bit better:)

Hi Mati, Carbonated water is fine in my opinion as long as they haven’t but preservatives in it.. CO2 is a byproduct of yeast so it wouldn’t benefit the fungus in anyway. I wrote an article about why different Candida diets contradict each other here. http://www.candidafood.com/2011/04/why-do-candida-diets-contradict-each-other/ Pure licorice should be good as it has a lot of good properties for digestion and licorice tea is a good way to satisfy a sweet tooth without having sugar. Just be careful, too much licorice acts as a laxative. Rice, Long grain Brown is the best, then others can be ok too. You really need to look at the glycemic index of them. Brown is about 55, Basmati is 58, Jasmine (long grain white) is 56 (all medium GI), while short grain white rice is 72(high GI). So all three you mentioned are fine. Brown would contain more fiber than the others. All the best

Hi Rob, you’re supposed to avoid vinegar while on the diet so yes.. After 60 days you could have some occasionally.

sorry to bother you again. I’m seeing quite a few conflicting sites with different diet information on them. I was wondering if one is allowed to eat wholemeal pita breads. I think i’ve seen a site that says its ok and then others saying no way. Confused!

Hi Rob, Sorry for the delay, I had a busy weekend. The issue revolves around gluten and I’m about to write an article on that subject now.

Hi Jeff, I wish you luck on your journey to be yeast free. Oats are fine but I would make them with water instead of milk at lactose can feed Candida. Not sure about Candida clear, whole herbs are better. Just hang in there and it will get easier as your body adjusts.

Hi there, I’ve been on a Candida diet for a week & found breakfast difficult. Today I’ve bought some products to make cereal with: amaranth, puffed brown rice, chia bran, quinoa flakes, LSA (linseed, sunflower & almond) and psyllium husks. Is it ok to have this 5 days a week with skim milk? Also, is manuka honey ok at the start of a strict diet or should I wait a while to include it? Thanks so much for your site!

Thanks for such a speedy response. I keep starting this diet but seem to be eating the wrong things so have to start again. I live in Australia. Is oatmeal the same as our porridge which consists of rolled oats? I will lay off then manuka for 60 days

Hi, I just wondered if you know if die off symptoms could show as a sore throat? Both times when I have started the candida diet (fell of the wagon the first time so back to square one) within a few days I seem to have caught tonsilitus and have a very sore throat. Could this be die off or do you think it’s just a strange coincidence? I felt much better when on the candida diet but unfortunately after a few months went back to old habits so am trying again.
Great website by the way

Hi, I have two questions as I embark upon my Candida diet journey. Thank you for your wonderful website by the way, I am becoming educated on a great deal of things this week with your help! First, do you strongly advise peeling cucumbers before putting into salad? Second, what are the guidelines for determining the yeast content of bottled spices? Spices like turmeric are praised as yeast-fighting but the only turmeric I can find is boxed. Ditto for coriander powder, cumin powder, curry powder, garam masala, etc. I eat lots of Indian food so I would appreciate some guidelines for the bottled/boxed spices. Thank you! ^^

Hi Gabi, You’re welcome. Yes you should peel to prevent the consumption of yeast that might be on them. Just choose good quality spices and you should be fine.

Question. How can I use the eliminate candida diet without losing weight?

Is it safe to drink Herbalife In candida ? I’m worry about the sugar it contain.
Ingredients which contain fructose, dextrose total sugar per tablespoon= 3.25g .

I have determined based on all the symtoms and my medical history that candida is a possibility. I have been on the Candida diet for about a week now. I have been following it strictly, but have yet to feel the effects of the “die off”. I also have been supplementing with lots of probiotics. If I have not felt this extreme die off should I assume I dont have candida? One more quick question i have had a recent consistent outbreak of seborrheic dermatitis. Is this skin condition (Malassezia) related to the possible overgrowth?
Thanks so muchh your website is great!

Thanks so much! So I bought the tea tree oil. Do you recommend anything else for the seborrheic dermatitis? Supplements, etc.?

Hi Ted, Hi everyone, just coming up to my third week on the diet and finding it a lot more managable. Wow, what a formidable opponent this c.a is, its trying everything in its arsenal to get me to relapse then i believe i had my first die-off symptoms today after a little slump back into fatigue and aching muscles. After getting up from the dentists chair i suddenly felt strange, with what i believe was brain fog, dizziness to the point of nearly passing out and generally feeling unwell.However six or seven hrs later i feel a little better, with just a slight headache and a woozy almost drunk feeling, but i do feel i am turning the corner and my sugar craving has reduced considerably!!
keep going everyone and like Ted says “it does get easier”:-)

thanks for your site ted
cheers jeff

Hi Alison, Thanks so much for the compliments and I would agree with you 100% about the use of long term antibiotics. Not sure about the water issue but have you been tested for diabetes? That is a symptom of blood sugar issues. As for the ongoing yeast, I think you would greatly benefit from a candida eliminating diet. All the best and keep us posted.

Hi Lindsay, It sounds like to me your problem is the psyllium fiber.. Many people have problem digesting that and I don’t recommend it. If you want a coffee it would be better to have a black coffee with some cream. Cream has less sugar. I would also have a look at what’s in your probiotic. Some include bacteria that don’t naturally occur in the human gut. This also causes problems for some. Hang in there and I think you’ll feel better when you get your diet adjusted correctly.

Thanks so much for the timely response. I agree on the psyllium. I never thought about it as being hard to digest and you make a really good point! I’m just going to avoid it for now and rely strictly on dietary fibre (which I seem to be getting enough with all the veggies). I won’t go near coffee again until I have this candida under control. I’ve learned my lesson on that one! haha!

Hi. Just out of curiousity as I am trying my best to follow the candida diet: What is the problem with smoked food?? I miss my smoked herring from the local smokery )
And another question regarding yeast: Anyone baking will know that the yeast dies if it gets more than luke warm – som why is bread baked with yeast a problem? Can the yeast still cause problems when it has been baked and, supposedly, “killed”??

Hi Mati, Some smoked meat is probably fine and as for the baker’s yeast I wrote an article to address that issue. http://www.candidafood.com/2011/05/yeast-sensitivity-symptoms/

Just starting out. I drink a tea blend of fennel & ajwan seeds. Is this acceptable?

This site is a great source for all you needs and dietary habits. After much searching around I have come across this site(actually it was told to me by a friend of mine) I suffer from Gout and have taken some of the advice given on this page and found it to be most helpful and useful. Yeast is not usually associated with Gout but as everyone is different I decided to give food without yeast a go and it has cetainly helped. Certainly going to give more attention to this site and keep you abreast of what works for me and what does not. Also if you have any tips or tricks what may help please feel free to email me at my address shown.

Thanks

Craig

Thank you so much for all the time and effort you put into this very informative site. I’ve been learning a lot.

Question: I’m ending my first week. I just added a homemade dressing of 2tbls lemon juice, 2tlbs flax oil, and 2 tbls raw apple cider vinegar, and cayanne pepper. Will this small amount of acid negatively impact the process. The recipe is from a book Fat Flush Plan which helps to cleanse the liver. I’ve only had the dressing for two meals in the past two days but I thought I should ask b/c I don’t want to sabatoge my efforts.

Again- thank you so much for your time and commitment in creating this website and answering questions.

Thanks Heather The verdict is out on the ACV some swear by it while others don’t… I say that very little amount will probably be fine. I think non-sweetened cocoa powder should be fine as well.

Are red apples ok to eat just starting the yeast free diet?
Love this website!

Hi Stacie, apples can be a bit borderline as far as sugar content. Try to find varieties are tart/ sweet and limit them to a couple just a few a week and see how you go.

And when I said with “this” show up on a blood test…I mean candida

Thank you so much for the response! Sorry Im a little slow at responding, I have a 3 hour total commute per day to/from work…..and when I get home I rarely get back on the internet.

I have all the symptoms on the checklist except the sore throat and the oral thrush. I understand about it not showing up in the blood stream, but Ill specifically request them to look for it as well. Im going to do the diet regardless. Like you said, its healthy and I have nothing to lose.

I do have a question, I use Pam to spray the pan before I cook things, is that bad in any way?

Thank you so much for answering my questions. If I come up with more, Ill shoot them your way. Ill keep you updated on if things are helping me or they seem to stay the same. I have a feeling it could take some time because Im sure Ill have to start starving out the candida and then my eyes will have to kinda heal back up….or just just back to normal!

Hi Heather, Lean, hormone-free turkey is fine as a source of protein.

Hi Ron, Candida doesn’t kill bacteria per-say, but they do compete for the same resources in the body.. I think probiotic bacteria can actually out compete Candida, so taking probiotics or eating probiotic foods is a good way to eliminate Candida.

Hi MeganM, It is true that coconut oil kills some bacteria strains but to what extent it would kill the bacteria living in your digestive tract is the question. I don’t recommend taking virgin coconut oil in so much as replacing other oils with it in cooking etc. Perhaps to be safe, take your threelac a few hours before or after you have had any coconut oil, but I just found this article that supports the notion that Coconut oil doesn’t harm probiotic bacteria. http://www.coconut-connections.com/candida.htm All the best.

Hello everyone and Ted,
Ted its two months today since i started the anti candida diet , i have been very strict and quite proud of myself really, however is wheat probably off the menu for ever?. i am enjoying keeping those useless carbs out of my diet, but i do miss bread, is it ok to start eating a good wholegrain brown bread, also can i have a teaspoon or two of manuka honey on my oats now, plus a dash of ketchup on a fried egg (cooked in vco) would be heaven!!. thx for your time once again and thx for your wonderful site!

@ Elizabeth, It will take some time for the Candida to be eliminated but you really need to be on a Candida diet if you want lasting healing.

@ Anna, A good rule of thumb is as follows. Look at the sugar content of a product first, then look for simple carbs (high glycemic index), and then if a food id fermented and contains yeast. Bread is a grey area and depends on your sensitivity to gluten and yeast used to make the bread. I wrote a little more in depth about this in several article on the site. I wish the best for you as you start again.

I wish I could edit my comment, you dont have to answer about the blueberries, I found my answer in another post you made

What do you think about grapefruit seed extract? Also, is sugarfree gum ok? Ive been on the diet just a little while, but Im struggling for snacks and gum would be great!

Thank you so much! Im really glad I asked! Ok one more question and I promise Ill leave you alone. How about Almonds? I got them at the store because they were in a huge bad and had 6carbs-3g fiber…so its only 3 net carbs per 24 almonds…it seemed really awesome…but then I was reading about mold…and then about how you should soak them.

Do I need to soak them? And if you think I should, do you have a method? Again, thank you so much, youre amazing!

Oh man, mine are not roasted! HAHA, I think I saw roasted and thought, no, I need it as natural as possible! Its all good though, I can eat those when I get better! Ill pick up some roasted ones.

Ok, so I do have 1 more question I forgot about and just noticed when I opened some groceries I just bought. I was looking for quinoa, found it, but also found lentils. They seem really good. 0 sugar, 19g carbs, and 9g fiber, and the GI is good and low too (different sites kinda say a little different, but around 30-40). Is there soemthing else I should look for? (I do know thats a good bit of carbs so I shouldnt go crazy at all on it, but thats a LOT of fiber, which I feel like can take away the dead/dying candida).

Thank you again so much!!!

hey ive purchased some wheat and gluten free pasta, is this ok to eat?

Hi Marie, It depends on what it’s made of. White rice pasta= not so good, Brown rice pasta=ok.

So I am appreciating all this info. I do have chronic yeast infections, no discharge, just topically. About 3 years ago, I started noticing random parts of my body becoming itchy. I never have an actual rash though…just itchy areas. I don’t have any other symptoms. I did do the saliva test and it was positive. I haven’t been to a doctor about it. I have cut out refined sugar and chocolate for awhile but still eat fruit and dairy, low pasteurized organic milk. I started eating gluten free bread. I don’t know what’s up. I just don’t have any other symptoms except for random itchy skin and the beginnings of yeast infections which go away pretty quickly if I stick to the diet above. I just don’t know if I have candida b/c I’m not tired or having any digestive/stomach issues. My itchy skin never shows up as a rash. What do you think? Is there a more definitive test for it? Thanks!!

Hi Donnell, I think there are different degrees of Candida overgrowth. It seems like since you get chronic topical yeast infections that you do have some degree of systemic overgrowth. The saliva test isn’t really accurate as I’ve explained here http://www.candidafood.com/2009/12/candida-saliva-test-yeast-spit-test/ . I think following a moderate Candida diet is probably a good idea for you, including probiotics, and some of the recommended herbs.

I have been doing the candida diet for 7 months now; felt great and cured after two months but my dietist told me to keep going (which i did, apart from a relapse on holiday) we did change sone of the supplements but i am now slowly getting worse; tiredness returning, itching skin, hyves, trush, itching nose and ears. i am also fighting a IHT(with natural remedies). Any idea what is happening here?

hi ive been suffering from nausea now for the past 2 years. Ive also had a few other symptoms like getting thrush more often then usual. so i was told by my naturopath that i have candida and that i have to go on the diet. Normally i used to have like 1-3 squares of chocolate or something sweet or salty nearly every night (but ive been doing that for quite a few years now) so im finding it extremely hard to cut my sugar out completely cause if i cant have chocolate or anything like that i usually need a tic tac or a buttermenthol or that type of thing? is this normal….Considering also my biggest fear is being sick so i do have panic attacks when i get nausea. Please help

@Lara- Of course it’s hard… sugar can become an addiction like anything else. You can break the addiction and down the road you’ll be able to have the ocasional sweet treat, but just not everyday.

Hi there,
Just wondering what you thought of having low sugar fruits. I´m about to do a detox diet for a week or so as part of my candida cleanse (ie cut out all the usual suspects plus meat and fish). Do you think these two liver cleansing juices would be ok?

Fresh cabbage – 125 g
Fresh lemon – 1
Celery – 25 g
Fresh pear – 250 g
Ginger root – 1 inch
Filtered Water – 500 ml
Fresh Mint – 4 to 5 leaves
Directions
Chop the pear, cabbage, celery and ginger into small pieces and put in a blender along with a cup of water; blend well for 1 minute. Add the fresh lemon juice to the blended juice. Pour the juice in a glass and serve chilled with mint leaves.

Ultimate Liver Cleanser
Ingredients
Distilled water – 300 ml
Large grapefruits – 2
Udo’s Choice (or cold pressed flax oil) – 2 tbsp
Lemons – 4
Fresh root ginger – 2 inches
Fresh garlic – 1 to 2 cloves
Acidophilus – 1 tsp
A dash of cayenne pepper (optional)

I´d love to get your opinion and thanks so much for your help.

Hi Anna, they look fine

Thank you for all of your help. I have come across another question. I bought some oikos organic greek yogurt, plain. It still has sugar in it, but its the lowest I could find (most had 9g). I think it has 6g per serving (or right around there). Is this feeding the candida? I saw in an earlier post you said to make sure it is sugar free. Ive been eating only organic eggs, and I had to have a change for breakfast! Do I need to hunt down somewhere else and find some completely sugarfree yogurt?

I just dont want to shoot myself in the foot!

Thank you so much again. PS I now LOVE lentils…and its soemthing I had never even had before! Ill continue eating them even after all my symptoms are gone

I wanted to thank you for this site and the great information you provide. I was wondering about two products that I am curious about. 1. Ancient Harvest Quinoa pasta also has corn flour. Is this out for our diet here. 2. I was told Ezkiel bread was ok as well, but, I read the label and one of the ingredients is yeast. So, I take it both of these are no good right? Any advice you have on these would be great! Thank you in advance.

First of all, I feel the way more than half the people do on this site, very interesting to know I am not going through this all by myself. But I have have symptoms my current doctors can’t figure out.

I would like to know what foods I can consume every day as I have been on one of these restrictive diets since I got to the point where I could no longer function because of the brain confusion and body symptoms, severe weight loss, severe confusion, body aches IBS,constipation, not able to put any weight on even with five meals a day.

My question is what foods can I consume every day without getting any worse as I am addiction to the nuts, almond butter twice a day, I have been living on eggs, chicken, steak, broccoli,cauliflower,etc all kinds of vegetables raw and lightly steamed. There’s just so much information out there that conflicts what to do and I do not want to die from starvation but my body wants to eat. But when I do not know what else is ok to eat because as they say don’t eat any grains, no fruit, only certain vegetables, and no starches I am so over whelmed with info I feel like whats the purpose if I can have even organic ice cream, nut milks, fruit, no chocolate, no nothing. I was drinking the most Natural whey protein I could find and I just stopped that for the reason of these sites are all confusing except with what I have found on yours.

Could you give me some insight on right and wrong please, so I know what to buy at Henrys instead of wasting all this money on snacks and food I end up taking back. For instance, breakfast, snacks, lunch, dinner. Thank you very much for you info again and have a blessed day.

This website is extremely informative and I am very greatful for it. What about artichokes? Do they carry lots of yeast or would they be acceptable to eat on the Candida diet? Thanks

I noticed that you have said peanut butter is ok. are you sure? ive read time and time again that peanuts are big no nos because they contain high levels of mould, especially alfatoxins

Hello Ed, love the site thanks.

My specialist thyroid Endcrynolgist advised my symptoms being… weight gain whilst dieting (1200 cals a day) and exercising at least 5 times a week, brain fog, extreme fatigue despite sleeping 10 or more hours, bloating, depression, (and sorry but – loose stools always) raspy hoarse throat, feeling like I have a fat neck collar on and enlarged or irritated lymph nodes all the time, irritated eyes, tender abdominal area, blocked nose and finding it hard to breathe…were not related to enlarged multinodular goiter – thyroid.

So, frustrated, I visited a reputable iridologist, and I have been on very strict Candida diet for one month now. He says I have had a problem for about 10 years?

I feel sort of ‘clean’ internally, less foggy, more refreshed after sleep, less achy and less blue and find the diet extremely easy to follow. But I am still bloated, have abdominal pain, and have not really lost any weight to speak of – why..and am overly bloated in the tummy constantly?? I eat zero processed foods apart from my one new love, rice bran which is my treat ie rice bran & greek yogurt with a few blueberries or strawberries, no starchy veg, max two cups of unsweetend tea and rice milk per day and lots of water, organic eggs, meats and watery veg.

I have gained 14 kilos since October 2010 and for all of 2011 have been working at getting rid of it, have lost 3.2kilos. Does this sound simply like over active Candida?

Thanks in advance for letting me post a super long question!

I have heard raw nuts are okay if you soak them in water to get rid of the mold. Is that true, and if so, are boiled peanuts okay since they too are soaked in water?

Hi Magdalena, I think you should avoid the palm sugar personally. The bloating is probably because of the high fiber content of your diet. try eliminating the source of fiber that’s causing it. All the best

Thanks Ed, will can the rice bran treat!

Thanks you Mona Spread the word I haven’t researched soy egg substitutes but they seem like they would be fine. As for the the other full cream has a very low sugar content and coconut milk is good as long as there is no sugar added.

Is it okay to take a omega 369 supplement by physiologics that has fish oil, borage oil, flax and some other things added? It is hard to find a legit one thats free from mercury, gluten, soy, yeast. wasn’t sure if its overkill taking one of those if you also do lots of oils, nuts, flax and chia

what is your recommendation of proteins, carbs to fat grams per meal and for snacks to gain weight? i know alkalizing is important too, but its different when your eating tons of meats, yogurts and mix of things and cannot do oats how come you do oats when you say it is best doing gluten free grains only? are bananas in the morning okay or feed candida?

@Sarah The recommendation is to avoid glutenous grains, oat meal doesn’t contain gluten. Include more plant proteins in your diet than animal..ie lentils, beans, etc. Banana’s have a high sugar content, but slightly green ones can work in moderation.

@ Jason http://www.candidafood.com/2011/07/does-gluten-feed-yeast-cells/ sprouted grains have more nutrition but depends on your sensitivity to the glutenous ones. steel cut oatmeal and organic eggs are acceptable for breakfast.

@Donna, I think you would really benefit from looking at a pre-made candida diet program, which would answer all your questions as they spell everything out for you. http://www.candidafood.com/candida-albicans-diet-reviews/

@Monica, That one sounds like a good one

the sprouted grains have very high carbs – so im confused on your input on the sugar/carbs and combos. if we eat beans should we always eat them with grains or should all protein just be paired with veggies and oils/nuts/seeds?

@Jen Oats naturally don’t contain gluten, but could be processed in a plant that processes other grains so they can’t be labeled as gluten free.. Just buy a quality mercury free product and it will be fine.

@alexa… low sugar fruit in moderation is usually considered safe. Itching is common, but hair loss all over I’ haven’t heard reported. Have you been to your doctor?

Thanks Lisa Stay away from alcohol sugars which is what xylitol and syntol are. Here are some of my articles that will help.

http://www.candidafood.com/how-does-threelac-kill-candida/

http://www.candidafood.com/why-do-candida-diets-contradict-each-other/

http://www.candidafood.com/candida-diet-power-foods/

also, what should you eat hb eggs with in the morning? you said you alternate eggs and oatmeal? do you think celiacs should eat sprouted wheat eziekal breads?

I have been on a yeast free/sugar free diet since 9/10/11 and feel to much better (still problems though as I have had this issue for many, many years). Question about spices. Can we cook with chilli powder?

can you eat eggs everyday? Supposedly im sensitive to them from food sensitivity test but i feel so much better eating protein meats since i used to eat tons of grains/carbs trying to gain in the past. how do you feel about raw crackers of flax, seeds, nuts, seasonings? or low sugared buckwheat crusts that are 46g carbs 3 g sugar?

I’ve been on the candida diet for 5 weeks and still have minor oral thrush from antibiotics taken 3 months ago. Is unsweetened coconut milk ok to get more calcium and fat? I am losing weight on this diet so am trying to add in more fat. Eating lots of nuts, eggs, meat and veggies. I seem to be sensitive to grains even brown rice. Should I be eating a certain amount of carbs per day?

What Breads are acceptable?

Is feta cheese okay to have?

i have been eating, all the right foods im suppose to on this diet, but my blood sugar is low due to my organs not functioning as good as they should due to stress. I have gone to my naturopath and getting help with that. But eating every 2-3 hrs is hard. And i always have to eat to get full or i end up eating more often. Is there any suggestions for what i can eat on the in between meals aside from the 3 main ones. I have gained weight and is not fair. thank you

Hi Roseann, You could eat a handfull of almonds, a small bowl of oatmeal, some veggie chips, or fresh veggie sticks and hummus. Cut back on your portions at meal times to reduce your daily calories. Do you know how many calories you should be eating? Here’s a good calculator. http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm

Boiling milk kills lactose, but I am not sure if it gets rid of the sugar altogether. It worked for me while I was having problems with lactose intolerance. My doctors recommended it. Once cooled down, it still tastes good. Just something that worked for me. Might work for someone else. Cant hurt to use as a precaution.

Hi Mary, I’m not familiar with those pills and really don’t advocate the use of al-in-one yeast fighting supplements, but a holistic healthy diet approach.

I have problems with candida also. But it concerns me that proper soaking in salt or whey of the whole grains aren’t mentioned. After 3 years of being vegetarian and 80% raw, my teeth started deteriorating from the phytic acids in a lot of these foods and the lack of protein in the diet. I added in raw goats milk, but they just don’t seem to be getting any better. I’ve read about many vegetarians after so many years there teeth and skin start to really break down. Now my face breaks out whenever I eat any kind of meat or fried foods (even though I’m using avacado oil) I feel like my whole system has been messed up, my digestion is especially sluggish. I tried following recipes with Sally Fallon (with Nourishing Traditions) But I just broke out really bad. I did read about a lot of people who started taking kombucha and fermented foods and it really helped there intestines heal. Not sure what to do.

Hi Susan, Some oats are fine. yogurt does have some natural sugar and in my opinion the probiotic benefit outweighs the slight risk from the sugar. Kefir actually has bacteria as well as yeast cultures in it. For some people the yeast cultures actually help. It would depend on your yeast sensitivity really. I plan to write a detailed article about Kefir this week.

Hi Susan, No Problem, Xylitol a sugar alcohol and yeast doesn’t metabolize it well, so some should be fine i.e sugarless gum… As far as getting rid of it no, it just doesn’t encourage candida’s growth. In food applications stevia is probably a better choice.

Hi Hassan, No prune juice is high and sugar and candida can adhere to the walls of the intestine so I wouldn’t recommend that approach.

Hi Cindy, Yes the milk… that’s probably the number one culprit. can you switch her to a low sugar alternative? Almond perhaps?

Hi Susan, How about a natural probiotic like Kefir? It’s great and tastes like buttermilk. I thought the whole point of the Candida diet was to avoid antifungals? You’ll have to ask your doctor or pharmacist about that one, sorry.

Hi Silvia, Thanks for your compliments. I would recommend the diet and natural treatments that can relieve the symptoms. It will take a lot longer than 2 weeks to find lasting relief. You really don’t want to be on Diflucan that long if it’s avoidable and I think it is.

Hi, I was diagnosed with candida 5 years ago and was refered to a nutritionist through my Doctor (I’m in the uk) I got it under control eventually but had another break out last year and am struggling more this time. Mainly due to doing it on my own but also party because there is so much MORE information out here now. I know it sounds ridiculous as info is arming, but before organic no added sugar cornflakes were ok (I realise a little complex to digest) as was organic rice milk derived from brown rice. Reading through the comments above has this changed? And is milk and cheese ok now, where it wasn’t before? I have continuously taken probiotics for the last 5 years although right now I’m taking three different types each containing at least three strains, should I be holding off until I’m further along the diet? And what about prescribed anti-fungals such as Diflucan (fluconazole) I am on goldenseal, three lac, garlic oil and two other probiotics but am considering getting a prescription for the above as I’ve read it can help? I know natural is best but I’m thinking due to the recurrance my candida could probably do with a severe kick up the arse.

Also I just have to share, it seems so much harder to stick to this time round, I’m falling off the wagon so to speak continuously.
However I feel better for confessing that last bit how ever and am determined to start a fresh tomorrow.

Sorry for the deluge of info and great site, although it’s taken me ages to find you.

Thanks

Hi Gary, generally there aren’t recommended because both beer and wine are made by using yeast which can lead to overall yeast sensitivity issues. They should be totally eliminated for the first 2 months for sure. The coffee debate rages on, but I think a cup a day is within reason. http://www.candidafood.com/caffeine-and-candida-can-i-have-my-coffee-and-tea/

Hi Bee, I think you should spend some time reading over my site. You’ll learn a lot and your concerns will be addressed:-)

Hi TRL, In general I think natural whole food probiotics are better than a pill form.. Try kefir, it’s amazing. http://www.candidafood.com/the-power-of-kefir-for-an-anti-candida-diet/

Hi Jenn,
Sounds like you may have a yeast allergy or sensitivity. I would have to have a better understanding of your general diet before I could make a recommendation.