Candida Diet-- anyone out there trying it?

My fiance and I have made the decision to start trying the Candida diet because we both suffer from having too much Candida in our bodies. I was just wondering if anyone else on MFP has tried this diet and if they had suggestions, recipes etc. We aren't cutting out ALL the bad candida foods, but trying to drastically reduce it. I will still have my coffee in the morning and such-- can't go without it. Basically you are cutting out sugars because candida feeds off sugars, also fungi like mushrooms. Here is a list of good foods and bad foods for this diet.

Good foods: http://www.thecandidadiet.com/foodstoeat.htm

Bad foods: http://www.thecandidadiet.com/foodstoavoid.htm

Let me know your thoughts and if you have tried it and found an improvement in your health at all!

You both suffer from what? Could you please elaborate?

"A yeastlike, parasitic fungus (genus Candida, phylum Ascomycota) that can cause an infection" :sick:

Maybe go to the doctor and get some antibiotics?

I totally read that as "too much Canada in our bodies."

My fiance and I have made the decision to start trying the Candida diet because we both suffer from having too much Candida in our bodies. I was just wondering if anyone else on MFP has tried this diet and if they had suggestions, recipes etc. We aren't cutting out ALL the bad candida foods, but trying to drastically reduce it. I will still have my coffee in the morning and such-- can't go without it. Basically you are cutting out sugars because candida feeds off sugars, also fungi like mushrooms. Here is a list of good foods and bad foods for this diet.

Good foods: http://www.thecandidadiet.com/foodstoeat.htm

Bad foods: http://www.thecandidadiet.com/foodstoavoid.htm

Let me know your thoughts and if you have tried it and found an improvement in your health at all!

You both suffer from what? Could you please elaborate?

"A yeastlike, parasitic fungus (genus Candida, phylum Ascomycota) that can cause an infection" :sick:

Maybe go to the doctor and get some antibiotics?

Anti-fungal might work better.

My fiance and I have made the decision to start trying the Candida diet because we both suffer from having too much Candida in our bodies. I was just wondering if anyone else on MFP has tried this diet and if they had suggestions, recipes etc. We aren't cutting out ALL the bad candida foods, but trying to drastically reduce it. I will still have my coffee in the morning and such-- can't go without it. Basically you are cutting out sugars because candida feeds off sugars, also fungi like mushrooms. Here is a list of good foods and bad foods for this diet.

Good foods: http://www.thecandidadiet.com/foodstoeat.htm

Bad foods: http://www.thecandidadiet.com/foodstoavoid.htm

Let me know your thoughts and if you have tried it and found an improvement in your health at all!

You both suffer from what? Could you please elaborate?

"A yeastlike, parasitic fungus (genus Candida, phylum Ascomycota) that can cause an infection" :sick:

Maybe go to the doctor and get some antibiotics?

and maybe a bath.

I totally read that as "too much Canada in our bodies."

I, personally, am 100% Canadian content. "Too much Canada" is just another way to say AWESOME!

I'm confused by some of the banned foods. Like "all squash (except zucchini)". Not really sure why veggies are on the list (I guess because most everything can form mold?), but what makes zucchini the magical, unafflicted squash?!

Congrats on going on a diet to help your fiance, but I could never do it. I didn't make it past the "no beer". :laugh:

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Eat lots of garlic. Raw, if possible.

Interesting article on it......

http://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/dont-waste-your-time-why-the-candida-diet-doesnt-work/

I've been on a Canadian diet before. Labatt and Molson

You forgot the maple syrup, back bacon, poutine and beaver tails.

Also even if you don't have signs and symptoms of an infection you can still have issues and it does cause off gasing which can be a cause of bloating so I think it's wonderful that you are going to try this diet I hope it works out. Well for you.

For my fiance it is a chronic thing. He's been on meds before and they do get rid of it, but it often returns and our DOCTOR (for those of you hating) lol suggested that he change his diet a little. I am all for it because getting my man to eat healthy is like asking a child not to pick their nose. They're gonna do it. But he very enthusiastic about this because it was doctor reccommended and he's done feeling so ****ty. As for myself, having problems with yeast runs in my family. I have very sensitive skin and even the mildest soaps can irritate it enough to bring on a mild yeast infection. I have learned how to deal with it with anti fungals etc, but if this diet will HELP in anyway, why the hell not? Its not that much of a change in the way I am trying to eat now anyway. Thanks to those who had positive feedback for me.

Diet and candida is an iffy thing. Ok, I'll take you a little more serious - you just need to understand that there are a lot of fad diets around this. And a lot of people that think they somehow have a systemic infection which they likely do not. .

First, if your boyfriend has been dealing with a real infection for a long time I would be concerned about his immune system and floral balance (microflora not just the flowers on his desk) has he been on long term use of antibiotics? That can upset normal floral and create a terrain for a fungal invasion. It is usually a bad idea to treat fungals with antibiotics or steroids because either can create a terrain for blooms. Discuss any current treatment with your doc.

Second, any food with anti fungal properties (garlic, oregano, etc...) has minute quantities - if you are treating a true infection the best care is provided by "zole" class of cytochrome p450 inhibitors - again talk to your doctor.

Fourth, get out, exercise, spend time in the sun, eat a variety of foods including yogurts etc that can help create a strong normal intestinal flora and normal immune system.

Fifth, if your bf is believed to have leaky gut syndrome you can actually request a test to evaluate true permeability. Often it is a diagnosis of quacks. Very few true LGS are true when tested.

Sixth, no alcohol or anal sex.