candida-friendly breakfast — it’s good for you

Hello all u other Candida sufferers, I am from the UK and nearly a week ago went to have a food sensitivity test done at my gym, it showed up that i had 38% Candida and am wheat intollerant and a few other things intollerant, the lady there gave me 10 different vitams in which to take and the first night in which i took all of them at the same time i had quite a bad allergic reaction to them, (swelling lips, eyelids, hives, nasal passages swelled up, asthma got very bad), the next day took the vitamins 1 by 1 and worked out it was the vitamin b complex which was causing it, it contains parsley which according to this food test i am also allergic to! So anyway i took the vitamin b on its own and had a reaction but nowhere near as bad and did the same today and had no reaction what so ever, has any body else experienced similar?? Also the multivitamin which i bought has brewers yeast in it, should i change it?? Also, i to am finding it difficult to know what i can and cant eat! Are any forms of pasta alowd? Does anybody know how long it takes to actually kill the Candida either??? I would be very grateful for any advice on this as i really want to sort myself out as have been overweight and had acne for a few years now. Thanks

So what is it you take altogether to manage it? How long have you been doing it? Did you suffer from Acne before u started treatment and is it gone?? Excuse all of the questions but no one i know knows anything about it! Thanks.

Hi All!
I was so excited to come across all of your wonderful comments and suggestions. Your stories all hit very close to home. I had always assumed that I had IBS. Like some of you CDN girls I felt like I had gotten nowhere talking to Dr’s. I went to a Naturopath and discovered all my symptons were connected. Severe bloating, gas, painful cramps and possibly feeling of exhaustion and moodiness. These problems began after I took clyndamicin (after surgery) I got really sick after the antibiotics and was diagnosed with C Diff. (Clostridium Difficile). Not fun, let me tell you! I was given Flagyl(SP?). The single thing that helped me the most was the Wild Rose Cand -Aid Cleanse. A 15 day program. It was recommended to me by my Naturopath. I also bought the “Wild Rose Herbal D-Tox Cookbook for Cleansing” the cookbook did help, but I am still at a loss for more recipes. I felt great immediately after, and even lost a little around the waste. It has been about 10 mths since and I am in need of doing it again. I recommend this to anyone who suffers from Candida. Visit http://www.wildrose.com if you are interested. Please all of you keep writing, the information helps a lot!

Thanks for all the info,
I ave been in denial for years about candida and I am now finally accepting it. I’m ready to do what it takes to live and be healthy.
I pray divine health and healing over all of us.

Hi doth

I was wondering about this candida and how out of control it can get. I was never diagnosed but sometimes just smelling sweet I get vaginal discharge. My mouth is always sweet tasting and water can sometimes be bitter. I am always constipated and the only thing that helps is milk of magnesia. I also have bladder ulcers. Can candida albicans cause you to have bladder ulcers? I suffer from weight loss, hair loss no shine, constipation, cold hands and feet, depression, bacteria vaginosis, undigested food in stool and acidic smelling, and so on and so on, I feel like I am dying and no dr. knows whats wrong with me. I am so fustrated and the only thing that helps me is prayer. Doth does this sound simular to candida. Will I get better you think. I can’t have any acid or garlic and such because it hurts my bladder.
thank you for this site
lisa marie

Hi Doth,
I’ve been reading through your postings, and those posted by others and I am wondering if the symptoms I have been suffering from ,for the past year and a half, are related to candida. The only concern I have is whether males can develop this overgrowth? I have been to many doctors, and am currenting waiting to see a throat specialist regarding; irritation, redness, tastebud inflammation and a white tongue coating that has been persistent for over a year. In addition, I have also been suffering from blurred vision, red eyes, fatigue, digestive problems, and superficial redness or rash on intimate areas(the doctors are not even sure).
I took it upon myself to purchase the ThreeLac product with no success. (did not attempt to alter diet, as promoted). Recently I purchased a candidia kit equiped with anti-fungal agents, flora, and various other products. I managed to cut my sugar intake; however, I did not take it upon myself to cut my carbohydate diet.
I am a 20 year old male, in good shape and suffering from an incredible lack of energy and motivation which was once a characteristics I took pride in. Can someone lend a hand?

Hi Doth,

Just checking back after having a specialist examine my throat (even stuck a scope down my nose to look at throat). Well the doctor admits that something is wrong and there is definately some “marbel” irritation; however, she suggested I gargle with salt for a month. I asked her about Candida and she knew about it, but did not think it was the case. After the appointment I went out and bought the “complete canadia yeast guidebook: 2nd revised edition” I’m gonna try to commit to the suggestions in there for a minimum of a month.
I’m also thinking about going to see a naturopath.
Anyways, thanks for the ear.
Adam

Another great breakfast is to use Millet flakes and soya milk to make porridge – delicious

help, my son with autism is undergoing antifungal treatment. I don’t seem to be able to get a bottom line answer to the question “does maltitol feed yeast?” HELP!

to Bee – the white on your tongue is probably related to your vaginal bacterial imbalance and the BV – that is my experience. I used a vaginal suppository called Yeast Arrest by Vitanica that I got from my naturopath, it was very helpful. I used 2 suppositories a day (1 in morning, 1 before bed) for 1 month straight, then for 2 per day for 5 days straight 1x per month for the last 6 months, and I will be using it for probaby another 4-6 months. and I can’t believe what a difference it has made. you are probably doing this already, but eliminate refined flour products, fruit, yeasts, and eat more garlic, onions, and members of the brassica family, they are naturally antifungal (kohlrabi, broccoli, kale, rutabaga, etc). I totally recommend the suppository.

I’ve been doing a Candida diet since last May, I was diagnosed with a candida overgrowth and parasites, in addition to lots of food allergies, BV, and in Chinese Medical terminology, a spleen deficiency with damp heat in the lower burner (weak digestion with candida, basically…). I was having MAJOR digestive issues, weight loss, hair loss, fatigue, vision issues, depression, red itchy eyes, recurring BV, hives and eczema, and tons of developing food allergies/sensitivites. My naturopath prescribed the suppository for BV, an herbal anti-fungal/anti-parasitic supplement, Caproyl and a good probiotic. I just finished a month long detox that included different liver detoxing herbal supplements and bentonite clay and a rice protein shake to take the place of some of my meals. Try drinking pau d’arco tea, it is a good antifungal as well.

After 9 months, I’m really starting to feel a lot better, finally. The naturopath and acupuncture have been so helpful. I found that a mix of gluten-free grains, beans, lots and lots and lots of veggies (lightly steamed and some raw), some nuts/seeds, and free range hormone free meats and wild caught fish to be the best bet. The low-carb diet made my blood sugar levels too low and I couldn’t function. Too much meat doesn’t digest well if you have weak digestion, so cook it well and eat it in small quantities, but it is important to include if you find that your body functions better with some animal protein included in your diet. This diet is all about balance, and find things that you can truly enjoy and indulge in that still work for the diet – like sliced sweet potato with nut butter, or a little carob powder mixed with rice/nutmilk and warmed up (like hot cocoa!). Try baking gluten free savory breads and muffins with whole grain flours. Get creative in teh kitchen, and don’t be afraid to try new things.

I’m finally reintroducing fruit, 1 serving of berries 4-5 times per week, and limited amounts of goat and sheep yogurt/feta. I’m gluten and cow dairy intolerant, allergic to wheat and oats, some nuts, corn, soy, eggs, brewer’s and baker’s yeast, citrus, the nightshade vegetables, as well as about 25 other fruits, legumes, and vegetables. it has been really limiting but I’m making it work, and finding that nothing ever will taste as good as feelign good feels. Feeling myself healing makes all the work worth it.

My best suggestion: figure out recipes that work, make big batches, get a deep freezer and a food vacuum sealer, and fill that freezer up. Then you can just grab something from teh freezer, make a quick salad or steamed veggies to go with it, and dinner is DONE. Muffins/breads freeze well, soups are incredibly easy, make big batches of cooked grains and freeze them up too. Eating freshly cooked food is always best, but sometimes you just don’t have time to cook EVERYTHING – so make use of the freezer. Keep your fridge STOCKED with different vegetables, and take baggies of them raw as snacks, or steam up extra veggies at dinner to eat the next day. Get a thermos and take soups with you on-the-go when you know you’ll be away from home all day.

If you can, try to rotate your foods, don’t eat the same thing days and days in a row, it will help you avoid developing more sensitivies/allergies.

Hey Cathy
Read about mercury with skin rashes. Its also somehow linked with the candida issue and parasites. Its worth checking into. Google mercury and candida together.

Well, well, well I remember those days! I have followed the Anti-Candida diet for 16 years now. I must reassure you all that it does get better and persevering is the best route to take. As for what you can eat, my diet consists of mostly organic foods and most foods hve to be homemade, to avoid the preservatives and hidden sugars(Also look out for MonoSodiumGlutumate on labels when shopping- it will hinder your progress. Cook your own Soda bread- 1lb soda bread flour, 1tsp Bicarbonate of Soda, 150ml yogurt&150ml water. Mix in the wet ingredients only when the oven is up to temperature-220C other wise the Bicarb will start to activate. A little extra water may be needed. Mix with a spoon and then get our hands in to shape the dough. Put in the oven ona baking sheet for 25 minutes. Immediately it is cooked wrap in a tea towel, to prevent the crust from becoming too hard. Avoiding all sugars and artificial sweeteners are a must. I would suggest going around the supermarket reading every label- you get to know which manufacturers suit you best.
On an average day I would eat scrambled egg or grilled sardines on Soda bread toast for breakfast. If you crave baked beans make your own with a tin of haricot beans(chick peas are best avoided too-if you’re making hummous use haricot )and a tin of chopped tomatoes, some dried fresh herbs and even a crushed garlic clove. With the candida restricting the nutrientsa from getting into your system it is a good idea to eat a light protein as well as the carbohydrate first thing in the morning- it will keep your blood sugar levels going. There are so many ways to cook an egg, this has to be your focus now with so few foods in the diet it is the cooking of them that will give you the variety.
For lunch I will have brown rice, potatoes, pasta or rice noodles -all organic and wholewheat- with a piece of fish, chicken, a homemade pie or pasty. A beans stew or chicken casserole. Make your own lasagne with a tin of salmon or pork or chicken mince. The cheese on top is not a necessity- Just make a white sauce and pour it over the top. While you’re still restricting your dairy intake use rice or soya milk. Quiche is a great thing to make, cut up and stick in the freezer for a lazy day- just heat it up in the oven with a jacket potato.
Tea is not as easy- it ends up being another breakfast if you’re not careful, so avoid those food that you’ve eaten during the rest of the day. Jacket potatoes with a tin of tuna and yogurt-a must have as an alternative to mayo. or baked beans. Make a saucepan full of soup, put three or four portions in the freezer to dip into over a month or so. There are very few tinned organic soups out there without sugar or yeast extract in the ingredients list. If you search well though a handy stock of them in the cupboard is useful. I have found ‘Suma’ Minestrone and their Pea soup too.
Also introduce tahini, on soda bread toast or in a sandwich with a couple of slices of tomato(don’t eat too much as they are sweet- a taste is all you need. Rice cakes with all sorts of toppings- tuna, egg, butter, two slices tomato, ryvita- as an alternative to rice cakes, oatcakes. I eat ready salted crisps at this time of day too and a banana. One banana a day is my rule on fruit, no more. Your stomach just cannot take it and will improve a lot more on this restriction. The banana is a lot less sweet than other fruits and is largely carbohydrate. It may sound harsh, but if you start introducing ‘just one’, or ‘this won’t matter’ to your diet the candida will thrive and will crave, through you, more and more for the ‘just one more’ and ‘this won’t matter’
Carob has become my chocolate. Sugar-free carob is out there. You will need to try a few manufacturers before you find your ideal. I eat “Siesta’ carob drops, in small proportions as they have a melt-in-the-mouth quality, better than others I’ve found. Eating in small quantities is essential as the carob does liven up the candida, but not feed it, and can encourage you to chew other more tasty morsels!Try melting it on oatcakes in the microwave- an elegant alternative to the boring old chocolate digestive.

There are many other things out there to eat- rice salads, pasta salads- make your own, mix with extra virgin olive oil or yogurt.
Your energy will be coming from carbohydrates rather than sugars so utilise all the options. Become an expert at pastry, it takes two minutes in the food processor, 4oz fat, 8oz flour, a little water and hey presto! Put dumplings on bean stews. I haven’t mentioned meat yet. Fatty meat should be avoided-lamb, duck. Try to avoid all red meats for at least six month, they are difficult to digest and the longer anything stays in your stomach the more the candida can feed. The ‘Hay’ diet is something I followed for a while, in conjuction with the anti-candida diet. It suggests eating proteins and carbohydrates at different time and leaving at least 4 hours after eating a protein before eating a carbohydrate. Carbos take only an hour to digest so the restriction between them and waiting for a protein is less. Eat Chicken , turkey, poussin-variety is the spice of life- Eat all fish as much as you like. If you want breadcrumbs, make them yourself, with oatbran and sesame seeds for example.
I also eat organic sausages, it was a choice I made to stop the restrictions driving me completely mad! By finding them with at least 90-95% pork and grilling them in stead of frying. A little goes a long way. One sausage cut up in a portion of pasta or a bean stew will give a boost.
Don’t eat cured or smoked meats, the time hanging around to complete that process is only encouraging yeast and mould which may not be visible but is certainly there.
Vegetables are great, eat, eat, eat. Your digestion finds it difficult to contemplate salad at the best of times. A laxative in natural form. Avoid it when you can, if you’re offered some at a buffet or restaurant ask for vegetables instead or leave most of it on your plate. Don’t have it in the house is my rule and at the very most have one leaf in a sandwich. Other vegetables must be cooked. To keep the nutrients in steam them or put in a saucepan with a lid and have a small amount of water in the base, just enough to prevent the veg from burning on the bottom. Avoid the winter vegetables that taste sweet, squashes, large root vegetable, such as swede, turnip and parsnip. The nature of the roots requires a longer cooking time, which draws out the natural sugars. Again don’t eat them raw. The only root I eat is carrot. Love those beans, spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, courgette, and many more varieties you can explore.
I hope this helps all of you out there who may be a little confused by you diagnoses. It is a hard time and you may need to ask friend to help you with the cooking if your energy levels are down because of the Candida. But good luck and persevere. I hope you will recover better than me- mine was a very serious case and was not discovered for 9/10 years so keep going. If you follow these rules the results will speak for themselves. Best Wishes