Candida Albicans -
Candidiasis - The Yeast Syndrome
Foods To Avoid
There is a theory: "Just get the body's acid/alkaline balance right, and the Candida will go." I am not convinced. Yes, acid/alkaline balance is crucial. BUT...we are no longer living on natural, untampered foods grown in rich, untampered soil. Our bodies are not basically anything but immune compromised, and our systems need to be helped to recover by strictly avoiding the challenge of wrong foods in the diet, at least for a substantial recovery period.
There are two major problems faced by anyone trying to get rid of Candida:
Firstly, from my own experience I would say that if Candida has gained any sort of a foothold in your system at all, dietary measures will have to be enforced - and strictly. It's a matter of recognising what needs to be done - then 'get over it', as far as cravings for forbidden foods are concerned.
Secondly, you must know what foods or food elements
trigger Candida, and accept that they are often hidden in prepared foods. You need a VERY comprehensive list of what is NOT good for you, and you need to be extremely canny about reading labels - some apparently innocent product may contain an item that will actually trigger and feed your Candida.
Sugars #
Sugar
Sucrose
Fructose
Maltose
Lactose
Mannitol
Glycogen
Glucose
Sorbitol
Galactose
Honey
Molasses
Maple Syrup
Maple Sugar
Date Sugar
Carob
Sugar-containing Foods ##
Cakes
Biscuits
Muffins
Sweets
Canned Foods
Soft Drinks
Health Bars
Dried Fruit
Yeasts & Molds
Brewers'
Bakers'
Mushrooms
Truffles
Yeast-containing Foods
Breads
Breadcrumbs
Pastries
Pizzas
Cheeses **
Buttermilk
Sour Cream
Sour Milk
Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Beer
Whiskey
Brandy
Gin
Rum
Vodka
Liqueurs
Condiments
Mustard
Ketchup
Worcester
MSG
Pickles/Sauces
Olives
Sauerkraut
Horseradish
Malt
Vinegars *
Tamari
Mayonnaise
Fruits, Drinks
Melons
Juices *#
Fruit Skins
Dried Fruit
Candied Fruit
Fruit Mince
Tea/Coffee @
# Includes monosaccharides and polysaccharides and all quick-acting carbohydrates.
## Includes packaged, canned and processed foods which usually contain sugar and other hidden ingredients. Even canned vegetables contain sugar, remember!
* Includes cider vinegar.
** Includes prepared foods with cheese and cheese-containing snacks. All cheeses contain molds,
but moldy cheeses like Blue Vein and Roquefort are the worst.
*# Includes the latest 'miracle' health juices. No doubt these contain many valuable nutrients, BUT that does not outweigh the damaging effect of the natural sugars these juices contain. BEWARE!!
@ Do not grieve for the loss of tea and coffee from your diet. Black tes and coffee are acid-forming in the system, though green tea is alkaline. Research does show black and green teas are high in
fluorine content and the effects of high fluorine intake are something we can all do without. If you need persuading on this one,
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Beware also of left-over foods which develop unseen molds very fast - deep freezing
is the best way to avoid this.
Note: This list is not exhaustive but it gives the main categories. You
must think creatively and read labels to realise the all-pervading nature of these 2 main
categories - Sugars and Yeasts - in prepared foodstuffs especially, and where you might not expect it.
For example, sugar is to be found in canned vegetables, yeast is in most cracker biscuits, and
so on....
Firstly, from my own experience I would say that if Candida has gained any sort of a foothold in your system at all, dietary measures will have to be enforced - and strictly. It's a matter of recognising what needs to be done - then 'get over it', as far as cravings for forbidden foods are concerned.
