Beating yeast.

Okay. New start.

Thanks for letting me vent yesterday.

Everything is just okay.

On the positive side, I am SO happy I know and understand my body more.

It makes a lot of puzzle pieces fall in to place.

Right now, I am on week four of eating yeast-free.

I have four more weeks to go.

Hopefully, after that, I can stop the Candida diet and just be gluten-free.

Readers, cross your fingers for me!

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This post is dedicated to YEASTY YEAST.

First, you must understand what yeast overgrowth is.

All of us have Candida but the overgrowth is what causes problems.

Candidiasis (yeast overgrowth) is commonly misdiagnosed. It can be caused from several things but most commonly antibiotics, the Pill, stress, and a diet rich in carbs and sugars.

Here are the symptoms taken straight from www.thecandidadiet.com

 THE WAY YOU FEEL

Inability to focus, Poor memory, Brain fog, Irritability, Anger, Dizziness, Depression, Crying spells, Panic attacks, Low libido, Persistent extreme fatigue, Hyperactivity, Cravings for sweets and alcohol, Insomnia, Poor coordination.

YOUR DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Acid reflux, Bloating, Flatulence, Nausea, Diarrhea, Constipation, Stomach cramps, Indigestion, Burping after meals, Mucus in stool, Hemorrhoids, Itching anus.

YOUR SKIN

Acne, Cysts, Hives, Night sweats, Psoriasis, Eczema, Dermatitis, Fungal infections of the nails & skin, Athlete's foot, Body odor.

YOUR MOUTH

Thrush (white coating on tongue), Swollen lower lip, Halitosis, Metallic taste in mouth, Bad breath, Canker sores, Bleeding gums, Cracked tongue.

YOUR RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Persistent cough, Mucus in throat, Sore throat, Sinus congestion, Chronic post-nasal drip, Flu-like symptoms, Hay fever symptoms, Sinusitis, Asthma.

YOUR EYES AND EARS

Eye pain, Itchy eyes, Sensitivity to light, Blurred vision, Bags under eyes, Ringing in the ears, Ear infections.

YOUR GENITO-URINARY SYSTEM

Recurring yeast infections, Recurring UTI’s (urinary tract infections), Cystitis (inflammation of the bladder), PMS & menstrual irregularities, Fungal rash.

YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM

Frequent colds and flu, Allergies, Sensitivities to food, fragrances and chemicals.

YOUR WEIGHT

Inability to lose weight, Water retention, Weight loss.

OTHER SYMPTOMS

Headaches, Heart palpitations, Chronic body pain and/or joint pains, Muscle aches and stiffness.

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Like most conditions, Candidiasis represents itself differently for everyone.

It's serious though, and can be seriously uncomfortable!

My doc has instructed me to go on a yeast-free diet for 8 weeks.

It is feeling like a long time...

However, I'm feeling much better!

Here is a brief idea of what my Candida diet consists of:

Unlimited non-starchy veggies

A small serving of starchy veggies

A small portion of grains, breads, pasta, cereals (not served with starchy veggie)

Olive oil, or coconut oil (preferred)

1 small serving a beans or legumes a day

unlimited amounts of nuts (no peanuts or pistachios) 

1 small serving of low-glycemic fruit

2-3 servings of meat, fish, poultry, or eggs

Yogurt, almond milk, small serving of hard non-moldy cheese

Water, one cup of coffee or tea, and 1 glass of wine twice a week.

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 This is not a weight-loss diet, this is a get healthy and balanced diet.

However, my clothes do feel a little looser and I feel much less bloated.

Yeast overgrowth can prevent you from losing weight so MOST people lose weight once they beat the yeast.

Planning and preparation is KEY for any diet, especially this one.

In a separate post I will give you some pictures and must have items to be successful!

If you're feeling off, LISTEN TO YOUR BODY.

Please post questions or comments!!

<3 kates

PS: HAPPY FRIDAY!