Which Foods to Avoid On The Candida Diet
Foods To Eat: (Bolded foods are superfoods)
NON-STARCHY VEGETABLES - Artichokes, Asparagus, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery, Cucumber, Eggplant, Garlic (raw), Kale (if body can digest easily)
Onions, Rutabaga, Spinach, Tomatoes (if body can digest well), Zucchini
LOW SUGAR FRUITS - Avocado, Lemon, Lime, Olives
NON-GLUTENOUS GRAINS - Buckwheat, Millet, Oat bran, Quinoa, Teff
HEALTHY PROTEINS - Anchovies, Chicken, Eggs, Herring, Salmon (wild, NOT atlantic salmon or farm raised), Sardines, Turkey
SOME DAIRY PRODUCTS - Butter, Ghee, Kefir, Yogurt (without added sugar!)
LOW-MOLD NUTS & SEEDS - Almonds, Coconut, Flaxseed, Hazelnuts, Sunflower seeds
HERBS, SPICES, & CONDIMENTS - Apple cider vinegar (after week 3 or 4), Basil, Black pepper, Cinnamon, Cloves, Coconut aminos (as sub for soy), Dill, Garlic, Ginger, Oregano, Paprika, Rosemary, Salt, Thyme, Turmeric
HEALTHY FATS & OILS - Coconut oil (virgin), Flax oil, Olive oil, Sesame oil
DRINKS - Chicory coffee, Filtered water, Herbal teas
SUPERFOODS: Garlic and Asparagus, because it actually HELPS kill the candida. Asparagus has great prebiotic fiber to support good bacteria proliferation as well.
Foods To Avoid:
VEGGIES: Root vegetables (potato, sweet potato, carrots, etc) or starchy veggies
SUGARS & SUGAR SUBSTITUTES - Agave, Aspartame, Cane sugar, Corn syrup, Honey (only very very minimal as needed), Maple syrup, Molasses, Sugar
GLUTENOUS GRAINS - Barley, Rye, Spelt, Wheat (includes white bread for now)
HIGH-SUGAR FRUITS - fruit is is higher on the glycemic index, but is widely debated. I’d suggest sticking to berries and kiwi (they promote regular bowel movements!). Avoid Bananas, Dates, Fruit juices, Grapes, Mango, Raisins
PROCESSED MEATS & TOXIC FISH - Processed meats, Shellfish, Swordfish, Tuna
SOME DAIRY PRODUCTS - Cheese, Milk, Cream
MOLDY NUTS & SEEDS - Nut butters from moldy nuts (Like peanuts and cashews)
CONDIMENTS - Barbecue sauce, Horseradish, Ketchup, Mayonnaise, Soy sauce, White vinegar
REFINED/PROCESSED FATS & OILS - Canola oil, Fake ‘butter’ spreads, Margarine, Soybean oil, Sunflower oil
ALCOHOLIC OR SUGARY DRINKS - Beer, Cider, Liquors, Spirits, Wine, Diet & regular soda, Fruit juices, Energy drinks
CAFFEINATED DRINKS (OPTIONAL) - Black tea (Green tea is OK), black tea is ok to start weaning off of coffee but eliminate when you can, Coffee
If you’d like a sample of a week’s menu following this diet, click here!
Be well,