Candida Diet: The Foods to Consume and Foods to Avoid

By admin, 10 July, 2010, No Comment

The following is a guest post written by Candida expert Linda Allen who is the creator of Yeast Infection No More a highly recommended Candida Eliminating program.

Candida or Candida Albicans is actually a yeast infection that affects a lot of women from all over the world. Interestingly however, the yeast actually remains normally within the human body – inside the vagina and the digestive system. This fungus also sometimes travels throughout the body and affects the intestines, heart valves and even the throat.

But sometimes, the levels of candida can shoot up, and this is when it begins to cause problems. The woman becomes a victim of a disease that is known as Candidiasis. The fact is, the level of candida is kept in check by the good probiotic bacteria within the body and also by the natural immune system. But people who have a poor immune system are prone to getting this disease and the overuse of antibiotics can also be harmful because they kill the good bacteria and also make the immune system dependent on the medicines on the long term.

Here Are Some Causes of Candidiasis

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How Strict Do I Have To Be On A Candida Diet?

By admin, 9 July, 2010, No Comment

This is a question that many people suffering with Candida overgrowth ask. If you’ve spent any time researching a Candida Diet then you have no doubt found information that often adds to the confusion of how strict a Candida Diet needs to be.

When you look at a Candida diet with some logic and common sense, you will find that the process to eliminate Candida overgrowth isn’t as scary or confusing as some would have you believe. One thing that is important to keep in mind is that Candida diet recommendations are general guidelines to follow, in that everyone is different and some people may have success still eating certain foods while other people wont have relief unless their diets are extremely strict.

The Start of a Candida Diet

It is generally accepted that the first month to two months of a Candida diet should be pretty strict. This means

Candida Free Recipe: Fiesta Chuck Roast

By admin, 5 July, 2010, 2 Comments

This recipe is a sample of the type of delicious Candida friendly recipes that are found in Yeast Free Cooking’s slow cooker bonus recipe book. This one is perfect for people with busy lives, but need to follow a Candida eliminating diet.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 4-6 hours

Ingredients

4-5 pound organic, natural chuck roast (preferably grass fed)
1 small onion chopped
1 tsp ground cumin
1 clove garlic, minced
12 – 16 ounce jar of “no-vinegar” organic salsa
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Taheebo Pau d’Arco Tea and Candida

By admin, 30 June, 2010, No Comment

Most people have never heard of Pau d’Arco Tea but if you struggle with Candida overgrowth then this powerful herb might just become your best friend.

The Teheebo tree grows mainly in Argentina and Brazil and has been used for centuries by the native inhabitants of the region not only for their bows but also for it’s medicinal properties. Even though Pau d’Arco grows in some very moist places, the tree never gets fungal growth because of the anti-microbial properties of the bark.

The bark of the Taheebo tree contains a compound known as

Candida Free Recipe: Grilled Halibut

By admin, 24 June, 2010, No Comment

With summer in full force in the northern hemisphere those on a candida eliminating diet may wonder what candida friendly meals can be cooked on the grill. Here’s a great recipe that incorporates many of the Candida friendly herbs and foods to make a tasty summer dish.