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Kasha is a very nourishing gluten free breakfast cereal made from buckwheat groats.  Buckwheat is actually not a grain, so it is a great gluten free food that is full of fiber and nutrients! At the grocery store, the groats come in two different forms – raw and already toasted.  Choose the toasted groats if …

Oregano Oregano, whose botanical name is Oreganum vulgare, is a Greek word which means “mountain of joy”. This healing herb has been used in the Mediterranean region for centuries as a natural antibiotic and even Hippocrates is said to have used it to treat abdominal pain. Oregano is a member of the mint family and …

Fish tacos can be a light and healthy way to add some variety and fun to your yeast free diet! Let’s face it – a restricted diet can start to feel boring fast, but having some unique recipes on hand can help keep the Candida Diet fresh and maintain a level of variety that will …

Everyone knows that when you commit to a new diet you often experience severe cravings.  The dread of dieting isn’t the actual food you’re eating, it’s the food you’re missing. At times, your body seriously wants carbohydrates or sugar or caffeine.  Working to reduce Candida from your body by changing your diet can produce withdrawal …

The botanical name for garlic is Allium sativum, and it is a vegetable that belongs to the same class as onions, leeks and chives. It has been used for centuries for flavoring food and as folk medicine by the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans. Garlic is a healing botanical that has been scientifically proven to lower …

Is Coconut Oil Candida Diet Approved? A common question from those on a yeast free Candida Diet is whether coconut oil is okay to eat since fruit should be avoided due to high natural sugar content.  The answer is absolutely yes! Coconut oil is actually sugar free, and it is a very powerful antifungal that …

There is a lot of talk these days about food sensitivities and food allergies.  Yeast is becoming more and more common in these circles of discussion. So how do you know if you have a yeast allergy/sensitivity or if the symptoms you are experiencing are from a yeast infection (Candida Albicans)? This can be confusing …

Most people already know that almonds are a healthy food but many don’t know the extent of the health benefits this superfood can provide. According to health experts, almonds can help reduce the risk of heart disease, lower bad cholesterol, help prevent diabetes and provide protection against cardiovascular disease!  Due to the many vitamins and …

Now is the perfect time of year for a delicious and healthy Minestrone soup. This is a recipe I haven’t even added to the cookbook yet so I would love your feedback! Minestrone Soup Ingredients –  3 tablespoons olive oil –  1 small minced white onion –  ½ cup chopped zucchini –  ½ cup Italian …

When doing a yeast free diet cleanse often people experience a worsening of symptoms commonly referred to as the yeast “die off” in the beginning stages of the diet. As your body is getting used to foods without sugar and the cravings are at their worst, the first few days of the diet can be …