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Candida e-book

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Content

1. What is Candida?

2. Symptoms of Candida

3. Common Causes of Candida Overgrowth

Diet

Medication

Diabetes

Stress

Other

4. Test for Candida

5. Candida Cleanse

6. The Anti-Candida Diet

Food to Avoid (summary)

Food to Eat (summary)

Reintroduce Foods

7. Dietary Supplements

Probiotics

Antifungals

PH Balance

8. Liver Support during Detoxification

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Understand Candida before you can Rectify the problem

What is Candida?

A yeast infection results from an overgrowth of yeast (a type of fungus) anywhere

in the body, especially in the gut.

Candidiasis is by far the most common type of yeast infection. There are more

than 20 species of Candida, the most common being Candida albicans.

These fungi live on all surfaces and, under certain conditions; they can become so

numerous they cause infections, particularly in warm and moist areas of the body.

Examples of such infections are vaginal yeast infections, thrush (infection of

tissues of the oral cavity), skin and diaper rash, and nail bed infections.

We all have millions of bacteria living in our gut at all times. Some are considered

good bacteria while others are considered bad and can cause a wide variety of

health conditions.

In a healthy body, the good bacteria keep the bad bacteria in check so there is a

nice even balance. When someone develops Candida overgrowth the balance has

become upset and the bad bacteria have taken control.

Symptoms of Candida (yeast overgrowth)

Symptoms are many and varied, and can mimic other health conditions.

Relating to digestive function

bad breath

bloating

gas and stomach pain

loose stools and diarrhoea are common.

More systemically

fatigue

lethargy

brain fog

itchy skin

athletes foot

vaginal itching/ irritation

PMS

depression and

mood swings are just some of the possible symptoms.

Causes of Candida

1. Poor Diet and Nutrition

Poor diet and nutrition actually feed the Candida fungus. If the body does not

receive adequate levels of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that it needs

to function optimally then it becomes vulnerable to bacteria, viruses, etc.

Our present day diet is not nutritious in the least. It's packed with a bunch of

junk food like candy, cookies, soda and chips.

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Even the foods you think would be healthier such as breakfast bars and cereals

are loaded with sugar and lacking in nutrients. Almost all processed food you

can buy contains some sort of sugar.

Our standard diet is way too high in sugar and refined carbohydrates, which

actually feed the Candida fungus for optimal growth.

Candida thrives on sugar and carbohydrates. A diet high in sugar and refined

carbohydrates is also deficient in vitamins and minerals and thus doesn't

nourish a healthy body that can resist Candida overgrowth.

However, sugar is not the only culprit. Starchy foods, like bread, pasta, white

rice, potatoes, chips, cookies, etc. converts to glucose (sugar) in the digestive

system.

The more refined these foods are the quicker they are converted.

It is all this excess sugar that is responsible not only for Candida yeast

overgrowth but many other health conditions like obesity, malnutrition and

diabetes.

2. Medication

Antibiotics

One of the major causes of Candida is the overuse of broad spectrum

antibiotics. Antibiotics damage and kill the good flora (good bacteria) in the

gut, as well as damaging the digestive enzymes, which lead to an

overgrowth of the Candida fungus.

Even if you don't take antibiotics directly, you might get it indirectly,

because farmed animals are routinely fed antibiotics, our meat supply is

injected with hormones and antibiotics and the feed that our farm animals

eat is laced with antibiotics, all under the false pretence that it makes our

food safer, when in fact what it really does is contribute to this problem of

making bacteria immune to antibiotics and damaging the good flora and

digestive enzymes in our gut.

When you eat the meat of these animals, or eat their by-products such as

milk, cheese and cottage cheese, etc., you absorb the antibiotic into your

body.

The bottom line is: Prescription antibiotics causes gut health problems

which lead to …

An Impaired Immune System

GUT health problems

IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)

PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome)

Candida (yeast overgrowth)

Insulin Resistance

Obesity (struggle to lose weight)

Type 2 Diabetes

Infertility

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The Pill

The contraceptive pill can also cause an outbreak of Candida overgrowth.

The stomach is a delicate organ, containing a precise mixture of

microorganisms and yeasts that help process and digest food. They depend

on the right balance of chemicals to support them, but this equilibrium can

be thrown off by the hormonal imbalances caused by the Pill.

By disturbing this balance, the Pill opens the door for Candida to once

again outgrow its competitors in the gut.

Estrogen, the major ingredient in the Pill, is known to promote the growth

of yeast. If you need evidence of how this can happen, see how many

women get regular yeast infections while on the Pill, it’s exactly the same

principle.

3. Diabetes

Candida is just one of many conditions that Diabetes can bring about, and

diabetic women are particularly susceptible to any yeast infection.

An elevated blood sugar level feeds the Candida yeast, allowing it grow

quickly and dominate the other microorganisms in your gut.

4. Stress

Stress affects your body in two ways, both of which can lead to excess

Candida. One of your body’s first reactions to a stressful situation is to

release Cortisol, a hormone that depresses your immune system and raises

your blood sugar level. The Candida yeast feeds on the extra sugar, while

your weakened immune system is powerless to stop it. Quickly it

overpowers the balanced mixture of microorganisms in your small

intestine.

Prolonged stress can also weaken your adrenal glands, which are an

important part of your immune system. These small organs release

hormones that regulate several different systems within your body, and

they are responsible for production of the ‘fight or flight’ hormone

adrenaline. If your adrenals become drained you will feel constantly tired,

and probably find yourself drinking cup after cup of coffee. Your immune

system becomes similarly drained and unable to respond properly to

pathogens like the Candida yeast.

5. Other Causes of Candida

In addition to the main causes of Candida – antibiotics, diet and stress,

there are a few other factors that can contribute as well.

Other instigators of Candida causes may include the use of cortisone, or

other steroid type drugs, immune suppressing drugs, and synthetic

estrogen.

All these create a hormonal imbalance in the body and allow the Candida

to thrive and take over.

Individuals with diseases that weaken the immune system such as HIV are

also more vulnerable to Candida yeast overgrowth.

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Candida Detection

To evaluate for yeast overgrowth, there are two primary tests to run.

One is a blood test checking for antibodies (immune cells that might show

reactivity to candida).

The other is urine test looking for the actual metabolites of Candida.

Are Your Health Problems Yeast Connected?

If your answer is "yes" to most of the following questions, you probably have an

overgrowth of the Candida fungus.

Have you taken repeated or prolonged courses of antibacterial drugs?

Have you been bothered by recurrent vaginal, prostate or urinary tract

infections?

Do you feel "sick all over," yet the cause hasn't been found?

Are you bothered by hormone disturbances, including PMS, menstrual

irregularities, sexual dysfunction, sugar craving, low body temperature or

fatigue?

Are you unusually sensitive to tobacco smoke, perfumes, colognes and

other chemical odors?

Are you bothered by memory or concentration problems?

Do you sometimes feel "spaced out"?

Have you taken prolonged courses of prednisone or other steroids; or have

you taken "the pill" for more than 3 years?

Do some foods disagree with you or trigger your symptoms?

Do you suffer with constipation, diarrhea, bloating or abdominal pain?

Does your skin itch, tingle or burn; or is it unusually dry; or are you

bothered by rashes?

Conquer Candida the Healthy Way

One of the easiest ways to avoid yeast overgrowth is to limit dietary intake of

sugars, carbs and alcohol.

The Candida fungus feeds on sugar, so anything that breaks down to sugar

(which even complex carbs do) is a potential fuel source for this yeast.

Alcohol, being mostly sugar and yeast, is a perfect fuel source.

Since antibiotic use is one of the causes of yeast overgrowth (they tend to

wipe out everything in the gut, good and bad, allowing for yeast to take a

hold), patients taking antibiotics must be especially careful to take high-

potency probiotics as a preventive measure.

Some avoidance of “yeasty” foods such as mushrooms, breads and vinegars

can be helpful.

We believe that Candida can be rebalanced with a moderate dietary approach

along with supplemental probiotics, digestive enzymes and anti-fungal

remedies. (see “supplements”)

Other natural anti-fungal agents that can be used are garlic, pau d’arco,

caprylic acid, oregano oil and grapefruit seed extract.

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Stage 1: Doing the Candida Cleanse

If you begin your Candida treatment with a cleanse, you should be focusing on

flushing your colon. This is where most of your Candida colonies reside, so flushing

out this part of your body will go a long way towards beating your Candida

overgrowth.

Designing a good cleanse is not easy, particularly for Candida sufferers who may

already be experiencing fatigue and low energy levels. That’s why it is

recommended to eat small portions of salads and vegetables throughout your

cleanse.

However if you’re feeling more adventurous, you can go for the full colon cleanse

and stick to a liquid diet.

For most Candida sufferers though, the easier version is more suitable. You can

follow this cleansing diet anywhere from 3 to 10 days.

“Juice” to Cleanse

To kill Candida with the correct juices is tough, but to get this “evil” out of your

system, one sometimes need to take drastic steps.

The severity of the Candida infection will determine how long you have to continue

with the juicing. (this is more like a soup than a juice)

A very effective juicing recipe is:

3 Celery

2 cucumber

1/4 of avocado

1 onion

2 gloves of garlic

2 cups of shredded cabbage

Drink at least 300ml of this juice 2 to 3 times per day.

What to eat on your cleanse

The diet during your cleanse is similar to the main Candida diet, but even more

strict. In fact you should restrict your diet to raw salads and steamed vegetables

only.

Don’t worry! It’s not as difficult as it sounds and always remember that you are

only doing your cleanse for a few days. Your body will quickly adjust and you will

end the cleanse feeling refreshed, light and healthy.

Consider what you eat every day and you will understand why a cleanse is

sometimes the best way to give your liver and internal organs a fresh start.

Fast food is loaded with additives and most beef has added growth hormone.

Cutting out these toxins and replacing them with fresh vegetables is a great way to

start your fight against Candida.

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Eat only raw salads and steamed vegetables.

Avoid starchy vegetables such as sweet potatoes, potatoes, yams, corn

and winter squash.

If you’re not too excited about the prospect of a vegetable-only diet for a week,

think again! You can make some really delicious recipes using salt, pepper, lemon

juice, oils, herbs and spices to liven them up.

Type Foods to eat Information

VEGETABLES Artichokes

Avocado

Broccoli

Brussel sprouts

Cabbage

Celery

Cucumber

Garlic (raw)

Green beans

Kale

Lettuce (all types)

Okra

Onions

Radish

Seaweed

Spinach

Zucchini

Vegetables starve the Candida of the sugar and mold diet that feed it.

They also absorb fungal poisons and carry them out of your body.

Avoid starchy vegetables such as sweet potatoes, potatoes, yams, corn, all winter

squash, beets, peas, parsnips and all beans except green beans.

You should buy your vegetables fresh and eat them raw, steam or grill them. Add a

little garlic and onions for flavor as they are especially helpful with Candida.

Kim Chi is made of fermented vegetables such as cabbage, onion, cucumber,

peppers, garlic, radish. The probiotic bacteria in Kimchi will help kill off the candida

in your intestine. Raw sauerkraut works in the same way.

HERBS AND

SPICES

Basil

Black Pepper

Cayenne

Cilantro

Cinnamon

Cloves

Garlic

Ginger

Oregano

Rosemary

Sea salt

Thyme

Contain antioxidants and anti-fungal properties.

Increase circulation and reduce inflammation.

Improve digestion and alleviate constipation.

Most herbs and spices are beneficial in your fight against Candida.

They're great for livening up food if you're on a limited Candida diet.

OILS Virgin Coconut Oil

Olive Oil

Coconut oil is heat stable, so you use it to cook with. It is also a powerful antifungal.

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CANDIDA Die-Off

A strict Candida elimination diet is no easy task to begin with, but it can be made

even harder by something called Candida Die-Off.

The point when the die-off symptoms kick in is the time when many people

prematurely abandon their Candida diet, so it’s important to be prepared.

When yeast cells are rapidly killed, a die-off (or Herxheimer reaction) occurs and

metabolic by-products are released into the body.

These by-products also cause allergic reactions and inflammation that lead to an

array of undesirable symptoms.

Candida Die-Off symptoms will vary from person to person, as each will have

different degrees of infestation.

If you are having severe Die-Off symptoms, slow down your treatment and reduce

your dosage of probiotics and antifungals.

The liver is your main pathway for eliminating toxins, and the Die-Off symptoms

mean that it is being overwhelmed.

Die-Off Symptoms

Here is a list of some of the symptoms you might experience during a die-off

(otherwise known as a Herxheimer reaction).

Nausea

Headache, fatigue, dizziness

Swollen glands

Bloating, gas, constipation or diarrhea

Increased joint or muscle pain

Elevated heart rate

Chills, cold feeling in your extremities

Body itchiness, hives or rashes

Sweating

Fever

Skin breakouts

Recurring vaginal, prostate and sinus infections

To reduce the symptoms, drink lots of water, try a sauna or a hot bath and take

some Vitamin C supplements.

You can also try using supplements like Molybdenum and Milk Thistle to help expel

the toxins.

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Stage 2: The Candida Diet

Where to Start with the Candida Diet

Start your day with a glass (250ml) of cold or warm water with fresh

lemon juice squeezed into it. Please stay away from coffee and sugar for

the duration of the Program. Drink fresh water and herbal teas throughout

the day. NO sugar or artificial sweeteners!

Water is just as important as the right food. Whenever you feel hungry or

when you crave for certain foods, it might be that your body requires

moisture instead of food. Drink water and herbal teas as and when you

feel like it –

Note: too much water can wash out essential nutrients.

Tip: Keep a bottle of purified water at hand - sip as often as possible.

Why lemon juice in the water?

1. Boosts your immune system: Lemons are high in vitamin C, which

is great for fighting colds. They’re high in potassium, which stimulates

brain and nerve function. Potassium also helps control blood pressure.

2. Balances pH: Drink lemon water every day and you’ll reduce your

body’s overall acidity. Lemon is one of the most alkaline foods around.

Yes, lemon has citric acid but it does not create acidity in the body

once metabolized.

3. Aids digestion: Lemon juice helps flush out unwanted materials. It

encourages the liver to produce bile which is an acid required for

digestion. Efficient digestion reduces heartburn and constipation.

4. Is a diuretic: Lemons increase the rate of urination, which helps

purify the body. Toxins are, therefore, released at a faster rate which

helps keep your urinary tract healthy.

5. Clears skin: The vitamin C component helps decrease wrinkles and

blemishes. Lemon water purges toxins from the blood which helps

keep skin clear as well. It can actually be applied directly to scars to

help reduce their appearance.

6. Freshens breath: Not only this, but it can help relieve tooth pain and

gingivitis. The citric acid can erode tooth enamel, so you should

monitor this. Please be careful not to drink too much lemon juice.

7. Relieves respiratory problems: Warm lemon water helps get rid of

chest infections and halt those pesky coughs. It’s thought to be

helpful to people with asthma and allergies too.

8. Keeps you zen: Vitamin C is one of the first things depleted when

you subject your mind and body to stress. As mentioned previously,

lemons are loaded with vitamin C.

9. Helps kick the coffee habit: After having a glass of hot lemon

water, you should not crave for coffee in the morning.

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The reason why the water has to be warm and not boiling hot. Either too hot or

too cold water is a shock on your system so early in the morning. Water that is

more or less body temperature is the best for your lemon juice regimen.

How much lemon is recommended in the water? 1 or 2 teaspoons of freshly

squeezed lemon juice to a glass or cup of warm water.

Tip: Drink your warm lemon water in coffee cups.

Tip: Grind the used lemon rinds in your garbage disposal to help deodorize it.

When is the Best Time to Drink Lemon Water?

While lemon water may be taken at any time of the day, the best time is first

thing in the morning. Unlike coffee which is loaded with the diuretic caffeine,

lemon water can re-hydrate your body within minutes of drinking it. Lemon water

should also energize you, while it helps to stimulate your bowel to eliminate

accumulated waste.

Foods to Avoid

CATEGORY FOODS TO AVOID NOTES

SUGARS Sugars

Honey

Syrup

Lactose

Sucrose

Fructose

Chocolate

Molasses

Rice Syrup

Artificial Sweeteners (e.g. Asulfame, Nutra-Sweet)

Agave nectar

Coconut Sugar

Condiments tend to be high in sugar and can exacerbate

your Candida.

Stay away from the soft drinks too.

Read food labels to make sure your food doesn't contain sugar.

Be careful - sugar-free diet coke can feed your Candida as much as

a sugary soft drink.

Calorie-free artificial sweeteners not only acidify your body, but

also impair your immune system.

Try Xylitol or Stevia instead!

ALCOHOL Wine

Beer

Spirits

Liquors

Cider

Alcohol is high in sugar that can feed the growth of the Candida

yeast.

Alcohol also puts stress on your organs and immune system.

Mixing alcohol and Candida is like opening all your windows in a

house fire - you don't want to feed the problem.

GRAINS &

GLUTINOUS FOODS

Anything made with wheat,

rye, oats or barley, e.g. white bread, rye bread, pasta

Spelt products

Corn and corn by-products

Some Candida sufferers have high sensitivity to Glutens.

Give your immune system a break and allow it to focus on the

Candida.

Corn-by products like popcorn are highly contaminated with toxic

fungi.

White rice causes a rapid rise in blood sugar levels.

FRUIT Fresh Fruit

Dried Fruit

Canned Fruit

Fruit Juice

The high sugar content in fruit feeds Candida.

Fruits like melon may also contain mould.

A squeeze of lemon is OK. In Stage 3 you can reintroduce low

sugar fruits like apples and berries.

VEGETABLES Potatoes

Carrots

This group is very nutrient-dense, however they should be

avoided until your Candida overgrowth is fully under control.

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CATEGORY FOODS TO AVOID NOTES

Sweet Potatoes

Yams

Beets

Peas

Parsnips

Yucca

All Squash (except zucchini)

They then can be reintroduced in small portions one at a time.

MEATS All pork products

Cured meats like salami, pepperoni, pastrami and hot dogs

Processed meats like lunch meat, bacon and spam

Smoked or vacuum packed meats

Pork cells contain retroviruses that survive cooking and may

be harmful for those with a weakened digestive system.

Processed meats like lunch meat and spam are loaded with

dextrose nitrates, sulphates and sugars.

FISH All fish except for sockeye salmon and sardine

All shellfish

All shellfish and most fish contain alarming levels of heavy

metals and toxins. These will suppress your immune system.

Farm raised salmon is originally a grey colour, but it is coloured

with chemicals to appeal to consumers. Studies have shown farmed

salmon (like most farmed fish) contain high levels of PCBs, mercury

and other carcinogenic agents.

Additionally, these fish are raised in crowded water containing their

own waste, chemicals and antibiotics.

DAIRY PRODUCTS All cheese

Milk

Cream

Buttermilk

All dairy should be avoid except ghee, butter, kefir and yogurt.

This includes dairy products from sheep and goats.

Milk contains sugar so should be avoided. Kefir and yogurt are

better because most of the sugar disappears during the

fermentation process.

A small amount of organic cheeses like goat cheese or mozzarella

can be reintroduced in Stage 3 (for those who do not have a dairy

sensitivity).

ADDITIVES & PRESERVATIVES

Citric Acid

Anything on the list of ingredients that you don't know or can't pronounce!

The manufactured, additive form of citric acid is derived from

yeasts. However the natural form, as found in lemons and limes, is

OK on the diet).

Chemicals can disrupt your friendly bacteria and allow the Candida

yeast to flourish.

Citric acid is often found in canned tomatoes.

Non-organic food like meat or eggs can also contain residual levels

of antibiotics and steroids that were used during the farming

process.

OTHER BEVERAGES

Coffee

Black & Green Tea

Diet & Regular Soda

Energy drinks

Sports Drinks

Malted Drinks (e.g. Ovaltine, Horlicks, Caro)

Coconut Water

Fruit Juices (fresh or

Caffeine causes blood sugar spikes, feeding your Candida.

It also causes stress on your adrenal glands, weakening your

immune system. Many Candida sufferers also have impaired

adrenal function. All coffee contains mold, one of the most

important foods to avoid if you have a Candida overgrowth.

Taurine in energy drinks is another culprit.

Even decaf tea and coffee are to be avoided, as they contain

residual levels of caffeine.

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CATEGORY FOODS TO AVOID NOTES

packaged)

Rice milk Coconut oil is great for killing Candida, but coconut water is too

high in sugar.

NUTS Cashews

Peanuts

Pistachios

This group of nuts contains a high amount of fungal toxins, which

can inflame your Candida problem.

BEANS Beans and other legumes

Tofu

Soy cheese

Soy milk

All Soy products

Carob Powder

Cocoa Powder

The combination of being hard to digest and high in carbs rules out

beans from the strict stage of the diet. They can be reintroduced in

Stage 3 in small portions.

All soy products are forbidden on the Candida diet. The majority of

soy is genetically modified, which has been linked to immune

system damage and other health problems.

Soy is also disruptive to thyroid function, which is a common

problem with people with a Candida overgrowth.

Avoid all cocoa powder (even unsweetened) as it contains caffeine

and can weaken your adrenals.

MUSHROOMS / MOLDS

Mushrooms

Truffles

Eating some fungi can cause an inflammatory reaction if you are

already suffering from Candida.

Mushrooms also often have mold on their exterior.

On the other hand, some medicinal mushrooms are actually OK on

the diet and have strong immune-boosting properties. Good

examples are Reishi and Maitake

CONDIMENTS Ketchup

Mayonnaise

Regular Mustard

Relish

Horseradish

Soy sauce

Salad dressings

Braggs Liquid Aminos

Watch out - ketchup, tomato paste, and spaghetti sauces all

contain high amounts of hidden sugar.

Condiments generally do tend to be high in sugar, and they can

exacerbate your Candida.

For an alternative salad dressing, try coconut aminos or a simple

olive oil and lemon juice dressing.

A small amount of Braggs might not cause a problem but a better

soy-free option is organic coconut aminos.

Regular mustards contain distilled vinegar which is not allowed on

the diet. Use mustard powder or an organic mustard made with

apple cider vinegar instead.

VINEGAR All vinegars, except for Apple Cider Vinegar

Vinegar is made in a yeast culture, depletes the stomach of acids

and can also cause inflammation in your gut.

One particular vinegar, unfiltered apple cider vinegar, can actually

be helpful in combating yeast.

FATS AND OILS Peanut oil

Cottonseed oil

Corn oil

Canola oil

Soy oil

Margarine

Shortening

Peanut, Cottonseed, Corn and Canola oil are mold contaminated.

Most soy beans used in soy oil are GMO.

Margarine/Shortening contain toxic trans fats.

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Foods to Eat

CATEGORY FOODS TO EAT NOTES

VEGETABLES Artichokes

Asparagus

Avocado

Beet greens

Broccoli

Brussel sprouts

Cabbage

Cauliflower

Celery

Collard greens

Cucumber

Dandelion greens

Eggplant

Endive

Garlic (raw)

Green beans

Kale

Kim Chi

Leeks

Lettuce (all types)

Okra

Olives

Onions

Radish

Rutabaga

Sauerkraut (raw)

Seaweed

Snow pea pods

Spaghetti squash

Spinach

Summer squash

Swiss chard

Turnip

Zucchini

Vegetables starve the Candida of the sugar and mould diet that

feed it.

They also absorb fungal poisons and carry them out of your

body.

Avoid starchy vegetables such as sweet potatoes, potatoes,

yams, corn, all winter squash, beets, peas, parsnips and all

beans except green beans.

You should buy your vegetables fresh and eat them raw, steam

or grill them.

Add a little garlic and onions for flavour as they are especially

helpful with Candida.

Kim Chi is made of fermented vegetables such as cabbage,

onion, cucumber, peppers, garlic, radish.

The probiotic bacteria in Kimchi will help kill off the Candida in

your intestine. Raw sauerkraut works in the same way.

Olives are OK as long as they are not in distilled white vinegar.

You can eat all types of seaweed including chlorella and

Spirulina.

LIVE YOGURT CULTURES

Plain yogurt

Probiotics

Kefir

Live yogurt cultures (or probiotics) help your gut to repopulate

itself with good bacteria.

The live bacteria in the yogurt will crowd out the Candida yeast

and restore balance to your system.

Especially useful after a course of antibiotics, or when a patient

is suffering from Candida.

Yogurt from goat and sheep milk is even better, as they tend to

contain fewer chemicals.

Good bacteria will also produce antifungal enzymes that can

help you fight Candida.

Plain yogurt does contain a small amount of lactose but this will

not feed your Candida.

MEAT Beef

Chicken

Lamb

Turkey

Wild Game

Eggs

Fresh cuts of meat are free of sugars and mold, so they fill you

up while restricting the Candida.

Eat only fresh and organic meat - processed meat like lunch

meat, bacon and spam, is loaded with dextrose nitrates,

sulphates and sugars.

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CATEGORY FOODS TO EAT NOTES

Smoked or vacuum packed meats are also best avoided.

Most Atkins recipes will also work reasonably well in a Candida

diet.

FISH Anchovies

Herring

Sardines

Sockeye salmon

Sockeye salmon and sardines do contain ocean contaminants,

but in much lower amounts than other seafood.

You should still only consume fish a few times a week.

You should buy these fish fresh or packed in olive oil or water.

NUTS AND SEEDS

Almonds

Almond milk (unsweetened)

Coconut Cream

Coconut milk (unsweetened)

Flax Seed

Hazelnuts

Hemp Seeds

Macadamia Nuts

Pecans

Pine Seeds

Pumpkin Seeds

Sunflower Seeds

Walnuts

Nuts are healthy, however they are tough on the digestive

system for Candida sufferers, so they should really be

consumed in limited amounts. Watch for a reaction though -

some people are fine with them, others are not.

Another problem is nuts contain some mold. It can be removed

by soaking them in water and fresh lemon juice then air drying

them, or putting them in the oven on low heat until crispy.

Ground flax seed goes bad very quickly so always buy it whole.

Grind with a food processor or coffee grinder, then eat it right

away.

Another tip to remove mold - spray the nuts with a diluted

grapefruit seed extract solution.

If you like nuts, stick to freshly cracked or whole ones, they

have less mould.

NON-

GLUTINOUS GRAINS

Amaranth

Buckwheat

Millet

Oat Bran

Quinoa

Wild and brown rice

Grains contain a high amount of fiber, excellent for keeping the

colon clear so Candida doesn't get a chance to multiply.

Grains also act like a pipe cleaner in your intestine, grabbing

nasty toxins like pollutants, chemicals, pesticides and heavy

metals on their way through.

Most products derived from this list are ok - e.g. quinoa

crackers, buckwheat flour.

You can find these in the gluten free section in health food

stores.

Oat bran is different from oatmeal, and contains lots of soluble

fibre.

HERBS AND SPICES

Basil

Black Pepper

Cayenne

Cilantro

Cinnamon

Cloves

Cumin

Curry

Dill

Garlic

Ginger

Nutmeg

Oregano

Paprika

Rosemary

Tarragon

Thyme

Contain antioxidants and anti-fungal properties.

Increase circulation and reduce inflammation.

Improve digestion and alleviate constipation.

Most herbs and spices are beneficial in your fight against

Candida.

They're great for livening up food if you're on a limited

Candida diet.

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CATEGORY FOODS TO EAT NOTES

Turmeric

OILS Virgin Coconut Oil

Olive Oil

Sesame Oil

Pumpkin seed oil

Macadamia Oil

Almond Oil

Flax Oil

Safflower

Sunflower

Coconut oil

Coconut butter

Ghee

Organic butter

Use cold pressed oils.

Heating or boiling destroys many of the oils' nutrients.

SEASONING Black Pepper

Sea Salt

Lemon Juice

Coconut Aminos

Apple Cider Vinegar (Organic, Raw, Unfiltered)

Mustard Powder

Mustard made with apple cider vinegar

Coconut Aminos are a great alternative to soy sauce.

Mustard made with distilled vinegar is not allowed.

BEVERAGES Chicory root coffee

Cinnamon Tea

Clove Tea

Chamomile Tea

Pau D'arco Tea

Peppermint Tea

Ginger Tea

Licorice Tea

Lemongrass Tea

All of these herbal teas have antifungal properties.

Chicory root is also a great prebiotic (it contains 20% Inulin), so

it can even help to repopulate your gut with healthy bacteria.

SWEETENERS Stevia

Xylitol

Stevia can be used in place of sugar and doesn't affect your

blood sugar levels at all.

Xylitol gum and mints are good if you are having bad breath

issues.

SUPPLEMENTS

Take the Manna GUT Support to reinstate healthy flora with very good probiotics and

digestive enzymes.

The Manna Candida Support supplement contains antifungal agents which can help to

kill the Candida fungus.

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Importance of Supplements during stage two:

It can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months to recover in full, but it depends

on several factors –

o how strictly you follow the diet

o the effectiveness of your probiotics and antifungals

o and the severity of your Candida infestation.

The combination of these two supplements in conjunction with the Candida Diet can kill the

Candida yeast in your gut and repopulate it with ‘good’ bacteria.

Probiotics work to restore balance to your gut in several different ways. Firstly, they crowd

out the Candida yeast and prevent it from overgrowing again. This is why it’s important to

take them soon after you have flushed out your colon during the Stage One cleanse.

Secondly, they release small amounts of lactic acid and acetic acid that restore the acidity

to your stomach.

This slows down the growth of the Candida. Lastly, the beneficial bacteria in the probiotics

actually boost your immune system, which will help to prevent the overgrowth from

recurring.

STAGE THREE: REINTRODUCING FOODS

Once you have defeated your Candida overgrowth, it’s time to move on to Stage Three

and start reintroducing foods. This is when you start to return to a long term eating plan

that will keep your Candida overgrowth from returning ever again.

If you’re not sure whether you have cured your Candida overgrowth, first go back to our

Testing for Candida and Candida Questionnaire pages. You should be getting markedly

different results now on these tests than when you started your treatment.

Of course the most important thing is really how you feel. You should have more energy

and symptoms like brain fog and dizziness should have disappeared. If not, be prepared to

stay on the Stage Two Strict Diet for a little longer.

How quickly should you reintroduce foods?

You’ve done the hard work of defeating your Candida infestation, so don’t blow it by

reintroducing foods too quickly! Start slowly and add back one food at a time. This has the

added benefit that you will easily be able to pick out any food allergies as you go.

You can start by adding back some fruits, particularly those with lower sugar content like

green apples and berries.

Fruits that are high in sugar like oranges, grapes and bananas should still be avoided.

Some complex carbohydrates can also be added back into your diet, in small portions.

These include sweet potatoes and beans.

Although these will be broken down by your body into sugars that can promote Candida

growth, they are whole foods that are broken down much more slowly.

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In Stage Three, small portions of these complex carbs are OK.

FOODS TO REINTRODUCE

CATEGORY FOODS TO REINTRODUCE

WHY?

BEANS AND OTHER PULSES

Azuki Beans

Black Beans

Carob Powder

Chickpeas

Mung Beans

Lentils

Lima Beans

Pinto Beans

Navy Beans

Split Peas

Beans are banned from Stage 2 because they contain lots of

carbs.

They can be reintroduced in Stage 3 because they also contain

fiber and have antifungal properties.

Beans do cause abdominal discomfort for some people with

Candida so keep portions to a minimum

(e.g. half a cup, 3 times a week).

Canned beans are fine, but soaking can help make them more

digestible.

VEGETABLES Potatoes

Carrots

Sweet Potatoes

Yams

Beets

Peas

Parsnips

Red Peppers

Tomatoes

Yucca

Winter Squash

These vegetables are banned in Stage 2 because of their high

carb content.

However, they are nutrient dense and can be reintroduced in

Stage 3.

Try adding 2-3 small portions each week.

Use them sparingly unless your Candida symptoms are

completely reduced.

Carrots are OK raw, but if you cook them the Glycemic Index

increases dramatically.

FRUIT Green Apples

Pears

Grapefruit

Blueberries

Raspberries

Cranberries

Huckleberries

Blackberries

Fruit is banned from Stage 2 because it contains sugar that feeds

Candida.

This is a list of low sugar fruits that may be OK to reintroduce in

Stage 3.

Some Candida sufferers can tolerate reintroducing some fruit, but

it can cause a reaction in others.

Try eating a small portion, 2-3 times a week.

Use only fresh or frozen cranberries.

How long does Stage Three last?

There is no fixed duration for Stage Three. Some Candida sufferers find that any return to

their old diet will quickly result in another infestation, so they stick to the diet in Stage

Three indefinitely.

Others find that with time they can reintroduce almost all of their favourite foods, even

sugary fruits and alcoholic drinks. It really depends on who you are and how bad your

infestation was, but you should certainly be prepared to make long term changes to your

eating habits.

Should you continue with the probiotics and antifungal Supplements?

Now that you’ve got this far and you’re starting to return to a more normal diet, you’re

probably wondering whether you need to continue taking the probiotics and antifungals.

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Well, if you’ve beaten your Candida overgrowth you can certainly quit the antifungals, but

we would recommend taking probiotics for a longer period.

The probiotics have a much greater impact on your health than just beating Candida.

Firstly, they help support your digestive system.

Secondly, they help your immune system work more efficiently.

A 2009 study at the University of Pennsylvania found that a healthy balance of

bacteria in your gut will actually boost your immune system. They showed that

normal levels of bacteria increase the effectiveness of the immune system and

help your body to fight off pathogens.

Supplements Facts

Manna Candida Support

This supplement contains highly effective natural and organic ingredients which works in

synergy to eliminate the symptoms of Candida.

Prosopis Mixture (Manna®)

Keeping insulin levels normal by stabilizing one’s blood sugar levels is very

important to suppress the cravings of sugary foods.

Eucalyptus Extract (Flavonoids and Polyphenols)

The Anti-Oxidant properties (ORAC Value)in the Flavonoids and Polyphenols from

this natural Eucalyptus extract is even higher than grape seed extract.

The Anti-Viral and Anti-Inflammatory properties are also very high, assisting in the

relief and fighting of bacterial and yeast overgrowth like Candida.

Warburgia salutaris (Pepper Bark Tree)

Warbugia, an antifungal herb, is the most valuable of the natural antimicrobials,

and the bark and leaves have been used to treat yeast, fungal, bacterial and

protozoal infections for centuries. This makes Warburgia not only excellent for

helping treat bacterial infections such as chest infections (especially bronchitis) but

also kills off the pesky candida albicans fungi.

Action

Helps to Balance Blood Sugar

Restricts Fungal Growth

Anti-oxidant Effect attacks fungus

Direct Antifungal effect

Rationale

The different ingredients work holistic to attack fungal growth.

Contra Indications

Allergy to the ingredients

A serious heart condition

Pregnancy

Disclaimer

Manna Candida Support is a nutritional supplement and not a medicine

Dosage & Directions for Use

2 Caplets 3 times per day, with food

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Manna GUT Support

Product Description

Product contains: Probiotic blend, Digestive Enzyme Blend and Glutamine.

Action

Helps to reinstate gut flora & digestive enzymes.

Helps to improve gut health and immune system.

Suitable for weight loss, PCOS, IBS, Insulin Resistance, Diabetes,

Candida, Infertility, Psoriasis, High Blood Pressure and High

Cholesterol.

The different ingredients work in a synergistic manner to balance the

microorganisms in the gut.

Digestive Enzymes assist in the break-down of food, Probiotics provide

‘friendly’ intestinal flora that protect the intestines against harmful bacteria,

and L-Glutamine assists with the renewal of the lining of the digestive tract.

Contra Indications

Only if allergic to ingredients

Pregnancy and lactation

Disclaimer

Manna GUT Support is a nutritional supplement and not a medicine

Dosage & Directions for Use

2 capsules with breakfast

Works best with the Manna Diet.

Pack Size – 60 Capsules