Candida Diet Fact Sheet

From: Lisa Erikson 

Subject: Nutritional advice made simple.

This is a short version of the nutritional advice I

have been given by my surgeon Dr C. Dubin. I would

like to clearly state that I share this information

without any valuation. I do not agree or disagree with

it. I do not know if any of it is scientifically

proven. I do not wish to upset or provoke anyone with

this information. The information is founded on an

article by Dr Charles F. Dubin, MD and Stephen M.

Lieb, MD. It has been cleared with Dr Dubin that it is

OK for me to share this information. 

1. Consume a diet that enhances the immune system:

2. Add vitamins and/or dietary supplements that

enhance immune system. Calcium (1200-1500 mg/day),

B-complex vitamins and Folic Acid (400 mcg/day) may

help the liver metabolize and thus lower estrogen

levels. Magnesium (400mg/day) may decrease cramps.

Vitamin E (400IU/day), C vitamin (1000 mg/day),

Vitamin A (attention: A vitamin may be toxic in too

high doses), Selenium, Zinc. Avoid: iron supplements

(it may promote candida).    

3. Avoid foods that may increase estrogen production

or contain exogenous sources of estrogen. Foods that

alter our natural hormonal environment are  called

"endocrine disruptors". Example of this would be red

meats, whole fat dairy products and foods high in

animal fats.

4. Avoid foods that are likely to be a source of

dioxins. Dioxins are "immune modulartors", that is,

they cause the immune system to both under and

over-react. Dioxins are also endocrine disruptors.

Examples of this would be freshwater fish (274

picograms per 4 oz.) Marine shellfish (95 picograms

per 4 oz.) Marine fish (70 picograms per 4 oz.).

(Compare these levels with vegetable oil: 1 picogram

per 4 oz.) Lower fat versions of fish contain less

dioxins, always remove the dark parts of fish, this is

where a higher concentration of dioxins exist. Farm

raised fish is not part of this study. 

5. Avoid foods high in pesticides since pesticides are

endocrine disruptors. For example: Conventionally

grown strawberries are very likely to contain high

levels of pesticides. Buy Organic instead! (FDA,

research) However, conventionally grown bananas, kiwis

and plums and blueberries are least likely to have

pesticides. 

6. Maintain a normal body weight.

7.  Avoid foods that promote candida infection. Yeast

(anything baked with yeast for example: bread, bagels,

pastries, pretzels, pizza, rolls, alcohol, pickled or

fermented foods).

8. Avoid sugar: including honey, molasses, syrup,

dextrose and corn syrup.

9. Add natural antifungals to the diet: garlic,

grapefruit seed extract and taheebo tea.

10. Reestablish intestinal health: eat acidophilus and

bifidobacteria. This exists in non-fat yogurt, but may

be obtained from supplements. (Note, however, that the

supplements may not contain live bacteria). 

11. Anti-inflammatory approaches: Increase consumption

of essential fatty acid linolenic acid (LNA). Fish

oils, salmon, cod, seed and nut oils: flaxseed,

linseed, sunflower, safflower, corn soy & walnut oils.

12. Decrease consumption of Linoleic acid (LA). For

example: meats, dairy products, margarine and

processed oils.

13. Increase dietary fiber since it aids estrogen

balance: fruits, vegetables, grains, beans.

14. Cruciferous vegetables may help lower estrogen

levels. 

15. Soy products contain both estrogenic and

anti-estrogenic properties. One could cautiously

recommend consumption of moderate amounts of soy. 

There is no proof that any of these dietary changes

will prevent or cure endometriosis, or alleviate pain.

Nevertheless, most recommendations certainly would not

be harmful, and seem to be logical given our current,

although admittedly incomplete knowledge of the

pathophysiology of endometriosis. In addition, taking

charge of at least a healthier diet can give back a

sense of control and empowerment to the endometriosis

patient. 

If you have any further questions about this feel free

to contact Dr Charles Dubin, (Endometriosis

specialist) on tel: 310-899 9799

here is a list of alkaline and acid forming foods.  

REMEMBER:  80% alkaline foods and 20% acid forming foods is the

way the body stays disease free.

ACID-ASH FOODS

Foods to be careful not to eat much of:

Alcohol, Aspirin, Barley, Black Pepper, Cake, 

Canned or Frozen food, Processed Cereals,

 Chickpeas, Chocolat, Coffee, Corn starch,

Cranberries, Dairy (all), Eggs, 

Grains (except millet & quinoa), Honey,

Legumes, Lentils, Mustard, Niacin, Oatmeal,

 Nuts, Pasta, Popcorn, Plums, Prunes, Rice, Salt,

Seeds, Soda crackers, Soft drinks, Sugar, Black

tea, Tofu & Soy products, Vinegar (distilled),

 Wheat bran, Wheat germ, Fruits (canned),

Wheat products, 

 ALL ANIMAL PRODUCTS

  ALKALINE-ASH FOODS

 Foods that may be eaten freely

 All fresh fruit, All raw vegetables, 

All Sprouts, Apples, Beets & Greens Apricots,

   Broccoli, Avocado, Brussel Sprouts, Bananas,

  Cabbage Blackberries, Cauliflower, Blueberries,

   Celery, Cantaloupe, Collard Greens, Cherries,

   Cucumbers, Corn (fresh), Dulse, Dates, Green

  Beans, Figs (fresh), Green limas, Grapes, Green

  peas, Grapefruit, Green soy beans, Honeydew,

  Kale, Leeche nuts, Kelp, Lemons, Leaf Lettuce,

  Limes, Millet, Mushrooms, Maple syrup, Mustard

    greens, Mangoes, Okra, Molasses, Onions,

     Nectarines, Parsely, Oranges, Parsnips,

   Pineapple, Peppers, Peaches, Potatoes, Pears,

       Quinoa, Radishes, Raisins, Rhubarb,

   Raspberries, Rutabagas, Apple Cider Vinegar,

  Mellons, Spinach (raw), Squash, Turnip greens,

               Watercress, Yams

balance is the key. 

BREAKFAST IDEAS

Sometimes I eat scrambled eggs cooked in olive oil with tomato and

onion, or with cabbage, or with broccoli (it's tasty, really). 

Other times I make a sandwich with whole rye bread, a spread of humus,

some tuna, red peppers and goat cheese. Or with chicken.

When my blender was working I made smoothies.

When I'm in a hurry I eat an apple and a wheat free granola bar.

Or wheat free cereal

Oh! and beans! just boiled, with a little salt and corn tortillas.

Once, I cooked quinoa. The recipe that is in the files. It was really

good, but I haven't bought quinoa again. 

Sometimes I'll make a smoothie. Although I don't make it much in the 

winter b/c it's too cold.

1-2 cups of fruit i.e. raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, black 

berries. 

If I have a really ripe banana, I'll throw it in for some sweetness.  

1 scoop of protein powder-Whey or Soy with greens mixed in.  

3-4 ounces of a Soy Chai Tea Protein drink for sweetness especially if 

I used raspberries and had no bananas. (This soy drink is also good as 

a creamer for coffee--very rich and a little sweet).

2 Tablespoons of Flax Seed Oil 

Ice.

If I get to work early enough I go to the cafeteria to get a couple 

scrambled eggs with a "little" cheese on top. (of course I don't know 

if they are organic eggs or what oil they cooked them in, so that's 

dangerous).

Sometimes I'll bring Soy fruit yogurt and mix some Bare Naked granola 

in--sometimes also fruit.

Oatmeal - Whole foods carries some rolled whole barley oatmeal with 

fruits etc. Comes in a cup that you just add water to.

I found a green drink at Whole Foods that has all sorts of good greens 

in it. Sounded like it might taste gross, but it was REALLY good. And, 

it's thick so it fills you up.

Also, found a carrot drink. I'm not crazy about carrots as a juice, but 

I still try to drink a little with my vitamins/herbs first thing in the 

morning. Some of the herbs make me nauseous so I have to eat something 

with them.  This drink is thick too so it fills you up.

Sprouted spelt flour pancakes with blueberries and maple syrup (the 

real stuff)

Buckwheat pancakes with blueberries and maple syrup

sprouted spelt waffles

poached egg on ezekiel english muffin

easy over egg on ezekiel bread

egg in a hole (ezekiel bread with a hole in it. Pour an egg in the 

hole and fry it)

wheat free granola cereal with almond milk

ezekiel cereal with almond milk

various fruit smoothies (all include coconut milk)

chicken and apple sausage

turkey sausage

grapefruit

ezekiel toast with natural peanut butter

overnight crockpot oatmeal with apples and cinnamon

millet porridge

Millet porridge & Miso Soup

For breakfast I have a slice of rye bread drizzled with  honey and a grapefruit, with a handful of nuts.

or

I boil pearl barley, add apples, raisons walnuts and cinnammon and cook until it is all soft and tasty.

for breakfast I either have 2 eggs cooked in olive oil sometimes with

a vegetable like asparagus red or green pepper, Oatmeal with walnuts

and a fruit, or a smoothie made with yogurt, 2 fresh fruit, 1 frozen

fruit, omega oils, 1 carrot, walnuts or almonds, and a little juice to

make it smoother.

I have a few things I like -- ezekiel sprouted english muffin with flax 

oil, almond butter, flax seeds, sesame seeds and currants, and then I 

will usually have a piece of fruit, turkey bacon or chicken sausage and 

cranberry juice (100% diluted with water, no sweetener).

I also make oatmeal overnight in my crockpot, with dried fruit and a 

little yogurt added. I'll try to add recipe to files tomorrow.

I also sometimes like Van's wheat free flax waffles, but to be honest, 

they aren't super good and aren't full of nutrition, just wheat free. I 

smother them with flax oil and wild blueberries, sunflower and pumpkin 

seeds.

Every weekend, we make sprouted spelt and buckwheat flour pancakes with 

wild blueberries and sunflower seeds.

I also make various muffins and quick breads, I will try to post recipes 

too.

Sometimes I make smoothies (usually mango, cherry, rice milk, flax oil, 

vanilla, and nutritionals) and have manna bread with them.