For awhile now I have been dealing with Candida. Candida is a over growth of Yeast in the body. Most people that have Candida don't even know that they are dealing with it. It can cause a large rang of issues.
10 signs about Candida:
http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-8376/10-signs-you-have-candida-overgrowth-what-to-do-about-it.html
Its been affecting me in all areas of my life. So the best way to live with out Candida is to diet. YUP that horrible word everyone wants to avoid. Although a healthy life style and diet is really what we all need anyways, right?
So I went on the journey awhile back to clear up my Candida. Unfortunately shortly afterwards I had oral surgery and let the diet fly out the window. I ate whatever I wanted in excuses with my surgery food needs and just allowed myself to go right back off the scale, in more ways then one.
My waist line expanded and my health plummeted.
But now that I am ready (not ready to give up junk, but ready to feel better and look better) I am about to jump back on board tomorrow morning. What better way then to blog about it and see how things go.
I have to leave out: Dairy, Wheat, Molds (like mushrooms) Sweet potatoes,peanut butter, pork, sugar! This even includes honey which is used with clean eating, so sad. I have to think of what else as we go along.
Things to eat: Pretty much any veggie that's GREEN (doesnt that sound yummy.......NO not when your a sugar fast food junkie)
Eggs
butter
Ezekiel Bread (so I can trick my brain into thinking I am able to eat breads)
Pop Corn- is ok for a snack YAY something that looks like what I am used to
Homemade salsa which can go nice with the homemade tortilla chips
nuts (so I am assuming that peanut butter thats made with just peanuts is ok but I am not 100% sure yet and will let you know as soon as I find out)
Fruits
Avocados
Carrots
White potatos
Rice
Chicken, Turkey (turkey bacon is ok as well)
Red meat in moderation
So as you can see their are quiet a lot of things but I think the biggest stumbling block to any diet is knowing what you can and can not eat, and your afraid of losing the flavor. So I am determined to get rid of my Candida and have flavor to boot!
First Breakfast Recipe:
Omelet of the Day:
3 Whole eggs
4 Tbsp: Chopped Broccoli or Spinach
2 Tbsp: Finely chopped onion
2 Tbsp: Finely grated Carrots
1/2 tsp: garlic powder (or you can add real garlic)
Optional Adds (avocado or homemade salsa)
