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Candida Diet 1: mild
Candida Diet 2: medium
Candida Diet 3:
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budding yeast cells of Candida albicans. Fluorescent antibody stain.
CDC/Maxine
Jalbert, Dr. Leo Kaufman. lek1@cdc.gov
The Candida Diet
Excerpted from "The Nutrition Detective" pp. 125-129. (No longer
in print)
There is no simple treatment for Candida. Stopping the growth of the
fungus and driving it out of the tissues are the goals of a multilevel treatment
that includes:
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Immediate elimination of antibiotics, birth control pills and
other hormone-altering substances.
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A diet designed to stop feeding the yeast.
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homeopathic liquid, like Candex--which permeate the intestines
and help destroy Candida throughout the body or Ayurvedic remedies like NVD.
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Strengthening of the immune system through supplementation.
Specially a good probiotic.
See
Probiotics
The diets required to starve out Candida eliminate all sources
of yeast and fungus and all sugars and sweets, including lactose-containing
dairy products, except for butter. If you can handle going on a
fast, do it.
Mild cases of Candida (yeast infections and vague symptoms that are recent) will
usually respond to the Candida Diet No. 1
Moderate Candida (chronic, severe yeast infections or definite, interfering
symptoms) would best respond to the Candida Diet No. 2
Severe cases, which may have begun in early childhood or are debilitating
(cannot work, difficulty functioning), would require the persistent efforts of
the Candida Diet No. 3
Each diet is listed with foods to eliminate, to reduce, and to emphasize.
In addition, each level has its recommended nutritional supplementation.
For persistent vaginal yeast infections with no other symptoms.
This diet will help you get the Candida under control and prevent recurrent
outbreaks.
Foods to Eliminate
Sugar in all forms, including honey, except occasional whole fresh fruit.
Fungus, moulds, and yeast in all forms, including vitamins and minerals.
Most B vitamins (unless label states otherwise).
Most breads and commercial baked goods. (Yeast free is possible but must be
fresh because of moulds)
All alcoholic beverages.
Mushrooms.
Vinegar and all foods containing vinegar, including salad dressing, sauerkraut,
green olives, pickled vegetables, and relishes.
Some crackers (read labels carefully for yeast ingredients).
Fermented products including soy sauce (tamari) and tofu.
Dry roasted nuts.
Potato or Corn chips.
Most commercial soups.
Apple cider and natural root beer.
White flour.
Bacon and other pork, which often contain moulds.
Reduce
Whole grains and starchy vegetables until symptoms lessen.
Fruit and diluted fruit juices, which may cause yeast to grow.
Nuts and seeds (small amounts).
Beans and other legumes (small amounts).
Emphasize
Eggs, fish, chicken, turkey, seafood, lamb, and veal.
Vegetables except corn and potatoes.
Vegetables that inhibit the growth of Candida: raw garlic, onions,
cabbage, broccoli, turnip, kale.
Supplements for Candida Diet No. 1
Take for one month.
Yeast-free multi-vitamin/minerals
1000 milligrams vitamin C, three times a day
Zinc , start with 25mg increasing to 75mg every evening
Lactobacilus acidophilus tablets to increase intestinal bacteria.
See
Probiotics
For chronic vaginal yeast infections, or additional symptoms
which prevent you from feeling really good, begin with this diet. If Diet
No. 1 did not clear up your symptoms, incorporate these suggestions into your
program as well.
Eliminate
Same as Diet No. 1 -- Plus
Wheat, oats, rye and barley, which contain gluten and can feed Candida.
Fruit and diluted fruit juices, high in fructose (fruit sugar).
Reduce
Same as Diet No. 1, except for some whole grains: brown rice, millet,
buckwheat, cornmeal.
Herb teas and spices, which may contain moulds.
Emphasize
Same as Diet No.1
Supplements for Candida Diet No. 2
Yeast-free multi-vitamin/minerals
1000 milligrams vitamin C, four times a day
Lactobacilus acidophilus in large quantities with approx. 2 billion organisms per gram) to help
repopulate the intestines. Take 1/2 teaspoon morning and evening on an
empty stomach.
See
Probiotics
2 teaspoons olive oil with 2 teaspoons oat bran, three times a day, to help keep
fungus from crossing the intestinal barrier.
100 micrograms selenium for immune system support.
400 iu dry vitamin E for immune system support.
20,000 iu beta carotene for immune system support.
Digestive enzymes, with pancreatin, after meals and before bed, to help digest
the food you eat as well as undigested food particles in the bloodstream.
Zinc , start with 25mg increasing to 75mg every evening
Candex to improve immune response and eliminate the fungus.
Some people are debilitated by Candida and cannot function at
work or can barely get through the day. If you were exposed to high levels
of antibiotics as a child, or if you have had severe symptoms for more than four
years, go directly to this diet. If your symptoms did not clear up with
Diet No. 2, advance to this one until they diminish.
Foods to Eliminate
Same as Diets no. 1 and 2.
Dried meat and smoked meat, fish of poultry, including sausage, hot dogs,
luncheon meats, smoked turkey, and smoked salmon.
Nuts and seeds, which may contain mould.
All grains, except a little rice and millet.
Herb teas and spices.
Foods You Can Eat -- YEAH!!
Eggs, fish, chicken, turkey, seafood, lamb, or veal, sautéed in a little butter
or safflower oil or baked with vegetables.
Steamed, sautéed, or baked vegetables, especially onions, garlic, cabbage,
broccoli, turnips, and kale. All vegetables are fine except potatoes and
corn, which are high in carbohydrates.
Sautéed vegetables on rice cakes, or a vegetable omelette.
Salads seasoned with safflower oil and a little fresh lemon juice.
Gazpacho, tomato-based fish chowder, vegetable soup.
Small quantities of rice and millet. A cold rice salad with steamed
vegetables, seasoned with oil and lemon juice; sautéed rice with vegetables, or
simply steamed vegetables with either grain are a few ideas that will work on
this program. Rice cakes, found in some supermarkets and health food stores, can
be used instead of bread.
Vegetable sticks with guacamole dip (avocado, fresh tomatoes, onions, lemon
juice, and a little salt) for a snack.
Supplements for Candida Diet No. 3
Yeast-free multi-vitamin/mineral.
Digestive enzymes with pancreatin after meals and before bed.
1000 milligrams vitamin C an hour (up to 10 grams/day) for immune system.
Acidophilus in large quantities to repopulate the
intestinal bacteria. Take 1/2 teaspoon morning and evening on an empty
stomach.
See
Probiotics
2 Teaspoons olive oil with 2 teaspoons oat bran, three times a day, to help
keep fungus from crossing the intestinal barrier.
100 micrograms selenium three times a day, for immune system.
400 iu dry vitamin E two times a day for immune system.
20,000 iu beta carotene, for immune system
Pau D'Arco tea (taheebo tea), an herb tea from South America, which kills
fungus, one cup three times a day.
Candex to improve immune response and eliminate the fungus.
Nystatin in powder form, available by medical prescription.
Zinc , start with 25mg increasing to 75mg every evening.
As soon as you are free from symptoms, begin reintroducing a few
foods
slowly. The last ones to add would be sugar, yeast, vinegar, and mushrooms.*
It may be necessary for you to stay on the Candida Albicans Diet
for a number of
months. The more thoroughly you are able to stay on these diets, the
faster you can eliminate excess Candida. However, it is better to be on a
modified diet than on no diet at all. Some patients would rather eat sugar
or have a glass of wine occasionally even though it may mean being on the diet
for a longer period of time.
Drink at least 2 litres daily of clean pure
water. Consider lymphatic drainage techniques to keep the lymph system
moving. Also consider exercises like a rebounder and
the Yoga Swing.
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