Does anyone have any idea's for good foods to eat while on a Candida/Yeast Diet.
Doing better!
Posted by sizzled (Member # 1357) on :
Yoghurt cheese with eggs or organic sausage.
Omelets...
Check out Dr. Atkins diet....good recipes for low carb. meals.
Posted by sometimesdilly (Member # 9982) on :
which part of the diet?
during the first month total elimination phase I lived on two things for breakfast: eggs with a huge amt of fresh cut up veggies scrambled in, and sometimes sliced up leftover turkey or chicken; and every other day I ate a huge sweet potato with butter for variety. Not too bad.
Two months down the road, a couple days a week I'm comfortable having plain yogurt mixed with banana or fresh pineapple and a large handful of flaxseed (groundup) meal. Very filling and pretty darn tast too..
Glad you're doing better!
Dilly
Posted by karatelady (Member # 7854) on :
At some point you might be able to add Ezekiel Bread.
It has been sprouted first so it isn't actually bread. They make a raisin bread that is really good in the morning. That is the only "bread" I eat.
Ezekiel bread also makes buns - I cut them in half as they are so thick and use Vegenaise for mayo. You can make a good sandwich with chicken or whatever meat you like.
Last night I was hungry around 9:00 and had to scrambled eggs with real butter.
Sandy
Posted by Marnie (Member # 773) on :
Eating a protein FIRST will not trigger insulin...and Bb loves it when insulin is triggered.
Eggs...oh, yea!
And the bread above is WONDERFUL. It is usually in the refrigerated section of supermarkets.
Peanut butter on top is an alternative.
If you want to add a "little" jam...make it blackberry. Don't think sugar, think tannins...very powerful.
Tea...green or black.
Of course...take a load of probiotics one hour BEFORE breakfast with a full glass of a good water such as Nestle, "Pure Life". Walmart carries it as well as some grocery stores. Read what it contains.
Posted by Lisianthus (Member # 6631) on :
My favorite breakfast.....
Mexican ommlet----
One egg Taco seasoned hamburger (make sure no MSGS) Chedder cheese Fried Green pepers Fried Onions Sour Cream Salsa
Mmmmmmm tasty!
Usually I'll make extra meat when I make tacos and refrigerate it for breakfast the next morning.
Or if I'm not that hungry, I'll eat a plain rice cake with natural peanut butter and sliced bananas on top.
Lisi
Posted by Penn92 (Member # 9207) on :
Help me out here, folks. I read that peanut butter is a big no-no on the yeast diet - peanuts are prone to mold. True or not? I've been substituting raw unsalted almond butter which is also quite tasty.
Posted by Jellybelly (Member # 7142) on :
Isn't the question about what to eat while on the YEAST DIET?
I have a hard time with breakfast too. I am just in the learning process but cheese is a BIG no-no, as are dairy products. Peanuts also on the no-no list.
Sweet potatoes, I love them, but they shouldn't be eaten in the first month. They are on the occasional list, but only after a term on the very short ok list. Jams, even blackberry, a no-no, and blackeberries are my favorite, UNLESS possibly it is sugar free, but the berrries themselves contain sugar.
Eggs, shoud be organic.
Doesn't leave much, Shouldn't even eat tomatoes???? Does that vegonaise have vinegar in it?
Posted by smiles132002 (Member # 7949) on :
I am having such a hard time with breakfast as well. I don't have a yeast problem, but I can't eat eggs (my body doesn't absorb them), dairy makes me really sick, and of course breads are a big NO NO!
What do you eat? I tried baccon for a while, oatmeal, yogurt-but I want something NEW, something that tickles my tongue.
Thanks Lindsay
Posted by MarsyNY (Member # 7766) on :
what about Soy breakfasts? I see everything made out of soy - links, bacon, patties, eggs, houses.. Soy cereal no sugar. (Avoid too much if thyroid is a concern)
If you think out of the breakfast box there are alot of other things that you can eat in the am, tempeh, lox, sliced steak, cottage cheese.
Huevos Ranceros with black beans (if you have the time) Eating beans produces a slow rise in blood sugar, which means you produce less insulin which triggers hunger and are less likey to eat more later in the day. I do like the beans for this reason.
If you are in a hurry there are some great protein shakes, soy, egg or whey based that besides building muscle and body tissues, also supply naturally occurring immunoglobulins and antioxidants.
My favorite, the old vegetable cheese omlette. Hold the toast, jelly, orange juice..
Posted by nomoremuscles (Member # 9560) on :
8 oz. flank steak 1+ lbs. steamed or sauted vegetables
salmon omelet 1+ lbs. steamed or sauted vegetables
Etc.
Posted by Lisianthus (Member # 6631) on :
I think everyone is different and some people can tolerate certain things while others cannot. You have to find out what your body can tolerate.
I can eat peanut butter and have no effects from it, but wheat is a NO-NO for me.
I can eat a certain amount of fruit without it bothering me. I also know when I have too much, then I cut back. Fruits are very good for you, I don't believe in cutting them out totally.
I love sweet potatoes, I eat them too. All vegetables are carbs!
I cannot tolerate any amount of soy, it bothers my stomach.
Lisi
Posted by hopeful123 (Member # 3244) on :
on top of trying to maintain a yeast free diet or at best, a limited yeast diet, try having to watch cholestoral at the SAME time.
yikes.
I've ended up with a bran muffin with very little sugar or fat and coffee with a lot of skimmed milk. keeps me filled up until lunch. not perfect, but maintainable.
really can only have eggs a couple times a week, max. forget bacon. ground meat is not possible early in the a.m. even if it's turkey and lean enough. sometimes i add some almonds.
most of the time it works. when i CHEAT at lunch and or dinner and snacks i find out pretty quickly.
Posted by Jellybelly (Member # 7142) on :
Some people are talking a YEAST diet and others aren't.
On yeast diet to start there are certain things that you should NOT do. Peanut butter is ALWAYS a no-no. Peanuts get moldy very easily.
Bacon is out, as is all processed meats. Eggs, are in, but I can't eat many because I have very elevated D levels and I get leg cramps from them, same with smoked salmon, which I love, but it's on the no-no list anyways. Can't tolerate much soy, because the thyroid swells.
IF you are on the candida diet for SERIOUS yeast issues, then sticking to the diet for about the first 3 months is recommended. THEN if you are doing better, you can move to some additional foods, that are only to be consumed in moderation.
Dealing with yeast sucks, and so does the diet. But for some there is no other option.
Fruit juice, peanuts, peanut butter, all processed meats, wheat, caffeine, including chocolate, black pepper, coffee, black tea, pickeld vegies EVERYTHING YUMMY is out.
One of the simplest pleasures in life, and so many of us are robbed of that. For some it will be a permenant change, for others they may be able to use some of the absolute no-nos in moderation.
BUT when you are on ABX, sticking with the yeast diet ALL the way is VERY important. I learned this the hard way, and I was only on a tiny dose of ABX and ate pretty good. Very few carbs, lots of greens, no wheat, occasional margarita, lots of salsa, and the occasional candy bar for the occasional sugar craving. Did fine for years and then one day while on about 4 weeks of ABX it hit me, like steam roller. Took some time to figure out what was wrong, but now I am feeling better. I think one of the things that caused me many problems was the balsamic vinegar on my greens.
So back to breakfast. There are omelets, with vegies, and what else Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Since becoming gluten intolerant, I've realized that soy is also a problem for me, as is dairy.
I eat eggs for breakfast.
Posted by hatsnscarfs (Member # 6562) on :
Hi Rob, As you know I had to be super strict (absolutely no grain, sugar, fruit, or sweet vegetables) on the anti yeast diet for a full year before being able to ease up a little. Now I am able to add some things back in.
There was an adjustment period but I got to like the diet. I feel much better having vegetables for breakfast & no coffee. When I travel I bring vegetables & boiled eggs to make sure I can have a healthy breakfast. Almost everything in a typical American brekfast is off limits on the anti yeast diet.
My breakfast most days is a large salad consisting of lots of chopped organic vegetables and then various toppings to add protein and make it more filling. I vary the toppings from day to day to keep it interesting. Dressing is organic olive oil and vinegar (I was OK with vinegar, some people prefer lemon juice but groovy says to avoid citrus.
Toppings for salad: chopped up boiled or fried egg avocado almonds pumpkin seeds chicken or meat (Cook extra the night before) Chicken salad, tuna salad, egg salad etc. shrimp sardines beans hummus tuna (not too often because of mercury) Occaisional feta cheese or goat cheese
Some days I have green salad with leafy things like lettuce, arugula, parsley, spinach etc.
Other days it is more like a Greek or Israeli salad with chopped cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, celery (I'm OK with them) scallions etc.
Other vegetables I use include shredded cabbage, cooked beets (occasional)celery root, corn (occasional)cauliflower, broccoli...
On non salad days I have sauteed or stir fried vegetables with a little meat or an egg scrambled in. Sprinkle with nuts or seeds. You could put a fried egg on top.
Now that I don't need to be as strict I sometimes add rice to the stirfry (white works better for me than brown) I sometimes add rice noodles to my salad. (Cellophane noodles you soak in boiling water).
Vegetables & Nuts are the basis of my diet at every meal.
A quick breakfast could be hummus scooped up with celery sticks and other vegetables.
It takes a lot of time to prepare so many vegetables but it is worth the effort. I'll pm you about a great way to get organic vegetables in the Boston area. hats
Posted by ashleygait (Member # 10398) on :
For a bunch of really good candida-diet recipes go to www.wholeapproachforums.com and click on the recipe section--it's great.
Try doing a flax seed shake--it's incredibly filling and full of fiber, low in carbs.
4 heaping Tbs. ground flax meal
1 heaping Tbs, vanilla flavored rice protein
2 tsp. almond extract
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp. stevia (more if needed)
16 oz water
Throw in a blender for at least a full minute and drink relatively quickly--it's delicious!
You can use hemp seeds as well (but you'll need to soak them at least 16 hours before trying this).
Good luck all!
Ashley Posted by bettex99 (Member # 8109) on :
When I get tired of eggs I like buckwheat or amaranth pancakes with cinnamon and roasted pumpkin seeds, nummy.
Posted by groovy2 (Member # 6304) on :
Hi All
When I first was eating No carb diet I was to sick to worry about what tasted good -
My stomic was trashed --
Really the only thing I could eat was steamed chicken-brocclli and califlower-garlic Everyday-every meal for about 3 yrs--mmmmmm
Then I was able to add nuts- eggs-green veggies and cheese ect--
The most important thing I learned is if you cheat on- No Card diet- you will pay- everytime- Not worth it-
Now after thousands of No-Low carb meals I can perty much eat what I want - - I still am perty careful tho --
But I did eat 2 Whole apple pies last week in 2 days to treat myself- Was Good--Jay--
Posted by BostonLyme2005 (Member # 7680) on :
Thanks to all the beautiful people who are walking this lonely road along side of me!
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Ashley....is the rice protein a powder??
Posted by ashleygait (Member # 10398) on :
Hi Lymetutu--I love it!!
The rice protein I use is the vegan Nutribiotic vanilla version. I've heard there's a chocolate version too but I generally stay away from cocoa (but not always!).
I"ve found it to be a real help because it's actually filling and in seed and nut shakes it adds the flavor to a sweet treat without adding any extra carbs. It's also free of soy or dairy (two big nonos for me).
I also wanted to mention that I ate what would be considered lunch or dinner meals at breakfast for two years as well because I only had one very small carb portion a day.
Good luck to everyone out there doing this. It's not an easy change to make, but diet is everything!!! I say give your body every bit of ammo it needs to beat this thing!
Take care,
Ashley Posted by WildCondor (Member # 434) on :
I eat egg white and spinach omlettes and many times salmon or organic beef..and yogurt too. I make my own yogurt. Posted by cantgiveupyet (Member # 8165) on :
I usually have a veggie stir fry...with some chicken left over from the night before...or a turkey burger.
i just started eating eggs again, so once a week i have 3 scrambled eggs.
a few times a month i make almond flour pancakes too...no sugar.
prior to lyme i used to always say, i could only eat breakfast type foods for breakfast......so if i can make the change anyone can.
Posted by BostonLyme2005 (Member # 7680) on :
Hi Guys,
So many wonderful idea's...Thanks!
Posted by BostonLyme2005 (Member # 7680) on :
Hi,
I am trying new idea's for breakfast and other meals. Thanks for the help! Some of these things are too much $$$$, so I go without and use something else, or nothing....
I am going to do a plain, strict diet for 6-8 weeks...No exceptions! Mark my progress too.
Posted by DeniseS (Member # 7276) on :
A couple helpful ideas I found on an anti-yeast website (link below) are:
French "Toast" Dip thin slices of eggplant in egg, stevia, cinnamon and fry in a pan. It sounds strange but it really helped with my breakfast food cravings.
Flax Cereal Grind flax seed in a clean coffee grinder. Add hot water. Let sit for 5 minutes. Stir and add stevia and cinnamon. Yummy.
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