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Using Stevia with the Candida Diet

Stevia can be a useful sweetener when fighting Candida overgrowth, but it does have some limitations that those on the Candida diet should be aware of.

First of all, Stevia comes from the leaves of a plant that grows in South America and Stevioside is the main ingredient in Stevia that makes it taste sweet. It tastes a bit like artificial sweetener to me, but overall it’s pleasant.

People in South America have been using Stevia for years for its sweet taste and in Japan they have been using it for some time to pickle things like ginger. Stevia has virtually no calories so it won’t feed Candida, however, that doesn’t mean Stevia should be used to sweeten everything.

Stevia Limitations

Protein Supplements and The Candida Diet

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In theory protein supplements might seem like a good idea to use while on a Candida diet.

They could be a great way of increasing your protein and caloric intake while not feeding the Candida yeast cells living in your body.

However, most protein supplements on the market are full of sugar, starch, artificial flavors, and the sugar free varieties are loaded with artificial sweeteners. I’ve searched and found some that are all natural and have no sugar nor artificial sweeteners, but it was like finding a needle in a hay stack.

Vinegar and the Yeast Infection Eliminating Diet

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A common question I get regarding foods allowed or forbidden on the Candida diet concerns the use of vinegars.

Some vinegars have health promoting properties such as organic apple cider vinegar and balsamic vinegar, but still they should be eliminated from the diet in order to clear up systemic yeast infections.

I think it’s important for people to understand why vinegar shouldn’t be part of the yeast eliminating diet, so this article will hopefully help people understand why its on the do not eat list.

Candida Diet Power Foods

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When starting a Candida diet many struggle with eliminating many of their favorite foods. Unfortunately most of these “comfort foods” are processed and full of sugar and refined carbs which are part of the reason for Candida overgrowth in the first place.

In time, your taste buds will change and you will actually begin craving whole, nutritious foods instead of all the garbage that is largely the western diet. I’ve put together this list of staple foods to the Candida Eliminating diet as there are many food s to choose from, but these will give you the nutrition your body needs without feeding the hungry yeast cells.

13 Candida Diet Staples

Lentils- Lentils are so versatile and tasty. When combined with long grain brown rice they become a complete protein and lentils can be used in so many different recipes.
Quinoa- This grain is a complete protein and can be used in place of rice and pasta.
Avocado- This fruit is a powerhouse of nutrition and rich in healthy fat.
Chia seeds- These little dynamos can also be added to many dishes to up their nutritional value.
Coconut Oil- This healthy fat can be used in place of other oils in recipes and has amazing anti-fungal properties.
Turmeric- This spice is a must on the Candida diet and is perfect with lentils. Don’t be afraid to cook with it in all kinds of recipes.
Brown Long Grain Rice
Garlic- The health properties of fresh garlic are many.
All natural Greek Yogurt- A great source of protein, calcium and natural probiotics
Oats
Unsweetened Taheebo Pau d’Arco tea
Green Leafy Salads
Fresh Lemons- They are rich in vitamin C, very low in sugar, and have an alkalizing effect on the body. Lemons make a great marinade and salad dressing option.

Conclusions

The above foods should be a large part of your diet when you are trying to eliminate yeast infections. What’s also great about the above foods is that they are so healthy for anyone irregardless of whether the person is on a Candida eliminating diet or not.

These Candida diet power foods can be incorporated into so many recipes and they are foods your whole family will like eating.

The Candida Diet and Rooibos Tea

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If you’re on a Candida diet then Rooibos tea or Red Bush tea could be a great hot drink option to add safely to your diet.

Rooibos tea originates from Southern Africa and has been used there for 1000′s of years as a drink and medicinally. Despite the assumption that tea is “fermented” which would exclude it from the Candida diet, Rooibus Tea is oxidized, not fermented.

Rooibus or Red Bush tea comes in two varieties; the reddish brown type or the green type which is harder to find and made from unoxidized Rooibus tea leaves.

Rooibos Tea Health Benefits

Rooibos Tea is high in antioxidants and is caffeine free.

Yeast Eliminating Recipe: Red Lentil Curry

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Did you know that when lentils are mixed with another grain, the meal yields a complete protein? I’ve found that lentils are not only a tasty addition to the yeast eliminating diet, but also a highly nutritious, low fat, protein source.

The following Red Lentil Curry recipe is my own and it’s such a tasty way to get your protein, fuel your body, yet while eliminating Candida albicans yeast from your system. This recipe serves 4 people.