Yeast Overgrowth

The health benefits of cinnamon are well documented and its wide availability and powerful health benefits make this spice a super food for the Candida Diet! Cinnamon is obtained from the bark of the Cinnamomum tree. Though Cinnamomum cassia is what is commonly referred to as “cinnamon”, Cinnamomum verum or Cinnamomum zeylanicum is the “real …

Olive oil has been used for centuries by ancient civilizations and even Hippocrates, the great Greek physician, extolled the benefits of olive oil for its therapeutic properties. Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) has been scientifically proven to prevent heart disease in numerous ways that include reducing levels of the bad LDL cholesterol, lowering total cholesterol, …

Processed foods are foods that have been modified from their natural state by chemical processes or the addition of artificial substances like preservatives, colorants, flavors and textures. Packaged teas, flour and other foods that are simply cleaned and graded are examples of primary processed foods. Tomato puree is an example of a secondary processed food. …

Chia seeds, whose botanical name is Salvia hispanica, are also known as Spanish sage. These seeds which are obtained from a flowering plant of the mint or Lamiaceae family, have been used since the time of the Aztecs as a medicinal food. Chia seeds reduce levels of the bad LDL cholesterol and boost those of …

Arugula, chard, collards, dandelion, kale, lettuce, mustard greens, spinach, Swiss chard and watercress are some of the leafy greens that are associated with numerous health benefits like lowering blood pressure, preventing heart disease and keeping cancer at bay. The variety of health benefits of leafy greens on the Candida Diet make a solid case for …

Ginger is an absolutely amazing superfood and many benefits of ginger for use on the Candida Diet make it one of our favorite ways to combat Candida overgrowth. Ginger root is actually the underground stem of a plant whose botanical name is Zingiber officinale. It has been used for centuries as a spice and medicine …

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 …

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 …

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 …