Can? Did?

Okay, so as ive noticed, lots of us have been very concerned about "candida." A couple of us either have it or think they might. And dont know what some of the symptoms are, and may want to know SOOOOOOOOOOOO! here we go:

Some Symptoms:

You are developing new allergies (eg. to foods) as you grow older; you are always tired, poor digestion, gas, heartburn; sugar cravings, irritable, frequent headaches; poor memory, "fogged in" feeling, dizziness, recurring depression, vaginal infections, menstrual difficulties, prostatitis, urinary tract infections, infertility, hay fever, postnasal drip, habitual coughing, catch colds easily, sore throat, athlete's foot, skin rash, psoriasis, cold extremities, arthritis-like symptoms, feel miserable in general.

But dont think that just b/c you have some of those symptoms you DEF. have candida. You may have candidiasis. Or you could be suffering from mercury, fluoride or lead toxicity, or the Epstein-Barr syndrome, or an allergy or a glandular imbalance, or... almost anything. Most likely you've got a combination of problems. By treating Candida, you will make your body that much stronger to deal with the other conditions.

Okay now what are things to stay away from?

Stay away from:

Sugars and Sugar containing foods:

Brown, granulated and powdered sugar as well as other sugars such as dextrose, fructose, galactose, glucose, glycogen, lactose (milk sugar), maltose, mannitol, monosaccharides, polysaccharides, sorbitol, sucrose, barley malt, honey, maple syrup, molasses, maple sugar, date sugar, turbinado sugar. Whenever possible, avoid artificial sweeteners such as NutraSweet (aspartame). Read all labels of packaged foods to make sure there are no hidden sugars.

Yeast

Brewers yeast, baker's yeast, vitamins, minerals (unless labeled "yeast free" and sugar free), and yeast-leavened bakery products: breads, crackers and pastries.

Fruit Juices

Either canned, bottled or frozen. Freshly prepared juices as tolerated (after initial three months).

Coffee and Tea

Regular coffee, instant coffee, decaffeinated coffee and teas. Recommended herbal tea - Traditional Medicinals caffeine-free teas.

Caffeine

or anything that contains caffeine (including chocolate).

Dairy Products and Dairy-containing products:

Milk contains lactose, a simple carbohydrate which feeds the yeast, and should be avoided at least until you improve. Also, many persons are allergic to milk. Some can tolerate plain yogurt, which is free of fruit, sugar or other sweeteners, preservatives, additives and unsalted butter.

Black Pepper

Black pepper is hard to digest, so it is not recommended. In contrast, however, cayenne (red) pepper seems to promote digestion.

Edible Fungi:

All types of mushrooms, morels, and truffles.

Smoked & Processed Meats:

Smoked fish, pickled and smoked meats, including sausages, hot dogs, corned beef, pastrami, and ham.

Condiments, Sauces, and Vinegar-Containing Foods:

Mustard, ketchup, Worcestershire, Accent, Steak Sauce, BBQ sauce, pickles, green olives, sauerkraut, horseradish, tamari, mayonnaise.

Dried & Candied fruits:

Raisins, apricots, dates, prunes, figs and pineapple.

Leftovers:

Mold grows in leftover food unless it is properly refrigerated. Freezing is best

BUT WHAT IN THE WORLD CAN I EAT? you might ask...

Vegetables and Legumes

Artichoke

Asparagus

Beans, all types

Beet

Broccoli

Brussel Sprouts

Cabbage

Carrots

Cauliflower

Celery

Chard

Cucumber

Eggplant

Garlic

Green bean

Greens: Beet, Collard, Kale

Leek

Lettuce, all types

Mustard

Okra

Onion

Parsley

Parsnip

Peas, all types
Peppers, all types

Potatoes, red skinned

Pumpkin

Radish

Rutabaga

Soybean

Spinach

Tomato

Turnips

Tofu

Yams

Fish/Shell Fish


Cod
Crab
Halibut

Orange Roughy
Salmon
Shrimp
Trout
Tuna
Other fish/shellfish

Whole Grains

Barley
Kamut

Millet
Oats
Rice-brown
Rye
Spelt
Teff
Wild rice

Nuts


Almond
Brazil nut
Filbert
Macadamia nut
Pecan
Pine nut
Walnut

Fruit

Avoid all fruit for 3 months and
then reintroduce fruit 1 at a
time and eat all fruit alone on an
empty stomach.


Apple - Apricot - Avocado

Banana - Grapefruit - Mango

Nectarine - Orange - Papaya

Peach - Pear - Pineapple

Meats

Antelope

Beef

Buffalo

Lamb

Pork, uncured & unsmoked only

Rabbit

Squirrel

Veal

Venison

Other red meat

Poultry


Chicken

Cornish Hen

Duck

Goose

Game birds

Turkey

Seeds

Pumpkin
Sesame

Sunflower

Non Grains

Amaranth
Buckwheat
Quinoa

Butters


Almond

Sesame (tahini)
Sunflower

Fats


Butter

Oils, unrefined, all except peanut

Beverages

Water, "purified is preferred"
Sparkling Water
Lemon or Lime Water

Pau D'Arco Tea

Eggs

Goose
Pheasant

Turkey
Other Poultry

Dairy


Butter

Yogurt, plain and unsweetened only

SO! If you have anymore questions, the website i got this information from is the whole approach.com