What is CANDIDA?
The yeast Candida albicans is a yeast that normally lives harmlessly in small numbers in the body, controlled by beneficial bacteria in the body and the immune system.
If the beneficial bacteria are killed by antibiotics, or if a person’s immune system becomes weakened, Candida can grow unchecked and cause symptoms. The fungus also can travel through the bloodstream and affect the throat, intestines, and heart valves.
Localized infections, such as oral thrush, skin infections, and vaginal yeast infections in women can result. Widespread infection can occur in immune-compromised people.
Candida overgrowth in the intestines is thought to, in some cases; penetrate the intestinal wall, preventing the yeast and other unwanted particles from being absorbed into the body. This activates the immune system, resulting in fatigue, headache, mood swings, poor memory and concentration, and cravings for sweets, and has been linked to conditions such as fibromyalgia.
What are the SYMPTOMS?
- Tired or lethargic
- Joint pain or swelling
- Erectile dysfunction
- Poor memory
- Muscle aching or weakness
- Loss of sexual desire
- Feel drained, depleted, or exhausted
- Constipation, diarrhea, bloating, gas or belching
- Endometriosis or infertility
- Numbness, burning, tingling
- Bothersome or persistent vaginal itching, burning, or discharge
- Menstrual irregularity or cramping
- Stomach pain
- Prostatitis
- Anxiety attacks or crying
- Cold hands and feet feel chilly
- Irritable or shaking when hungry
- Hair loss
- Sensitive eyes
- Headache
- Itching ears
- Tinnitus
- Sinusitis
- Postnasal Drip
- Bladder infection
- Skin Sensitivities
- Burning Feet
- Loss of Appetite
CANDIDA Diet:
YES LIST Liquids:
- Mineral Water without sugar
- Filtered Water
- Water and Lemon
- Kombucha (Plain or with Green Tea)
- Ceylon and Herbal Teas
- Black Filtered Coffee without Sugar
- Chicory
NO LIST Liquids:
- Milk
- Fruit Juice
- Rooibos Tea
- Sodas and Cold drinks with sugar
- Alcohol
- Energy drinks
- Soft drinks
YES List Proteins:
- Fish steamed or grilled
- Salmon, Herring, Sardines, and Anchovies
- Red meat
- Biltong
- Poultry
- Eggs
- Tree nuts
- Avocados
- Seeds
- Almond butter
- Bone broth
NO List Dairy:
- Yogurt
- Cheese
- Ice cream
- Cream
- Cream cheese
- Milk
- Mayonnaise
- White sauce
- Curd
- Kefir
- Butter
- Custard
- Processed cheese
- Margarine
- Oil / Butter sprays
YES List Non-starchy Vegetables:
- Artichokes
- Broccoli
- Kale
- Cauliflower
- Spinach
- All cabbage
- All pumpkin
- Green beans
- Asparagus
- Tomato
- Peppers
- Lettuce
- Brussels sprouts
- Cucumber
NO List Vegetables:
- Potatoes
- Sweet Potatoes
- Carrots
- Beetroot
- Mushrooms
- Butterbeans
- Bake beans
- Peas
- Corn
- Chips
- Canola oil
- Sunflower Oil
YES List OTHER:
- Olives
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Seaweed and Algae
- Herbs and Spices
- Xylitol, Stevia and Erythritol
- Coconut
- Coconut oil
- Olive oil
NO List OTHER:
- Fruit
- Sugar
- Agave
- Aspartame
- Cane Sugar
- Corn syrup
- Honey
- Molasses
- Gluten
- Snacks
- Peanuts
- Oats
- Barley
- Rye
- Soya Spelt
- Wheat Bread
- Muffins
- Bagels
- Croissants
- Biscuits
- Rusks
- Processed meat
- Salad dressing
- Dips
- Dried fruit
Recommendations:
- Replace Sugar with Xylitol or Stevia.
- Carb Clever Range from Woolworths.
- Revolution Range from Checkers.
- Banting Range from Dis-chem.