Candida Diet Breakfast

The candida diet ensures that the levels of systemic candida are significantly reduced in the body. This can only be done by controlling the intake of the foods that are rich in carbohydrates, fats and sugar. By following this diet, the patient will not only limit candida levels in the body but will also increase his energy levels. This is because the body's immune system functions properly and allows the body to heal itself. In fact, the patient will observe lots of changes in his body: his eyes will sparkle, lose weight, clear skin, etc. Candida diet helps in removing joints and back pain, controls cholesterol, balances blood pressure and sugar levels in the blood, and also helps relieve symptoms of depression without any medication.

Candida diet mainly comprises of foods that will starve the fungus and gradually cause its death. Initially, the patient will feel flu-like symptoms due to the toxins released by the fungi in the body. Hence, it is advisable to have plenty of raw and fresh vegetables during the diet course, as these vegetables absorb fungal toxins and help in carrying them out of the body. While following this diet, the patient should make sure that his blood sugar is at an acceptable level. If he feels dizzy or gets frequent headaches, he can add a mid-morning and mid-afternoon snack in his diet. All these symptoms are normal and part of the detoxification process.

Candida Diet Breakfast
The candida diet breakfast comprises of eggs cooked with bacon, ham, steak or chicken. Grapefruit, fresh carrot juice with a clove of garlic and vegetable juices are good for the patient. Chicken salad, raw nuts or yogurt can also be considered. Sometimes for a change, a bowel of all bran cereal with almond milk can also be consumed by the patient. Following are some more ideas that can be considered during candida diet breakfast.

• Hot Cereals: Quinoa, millet, buckwheat or brown rice flakes mixed with hot water are beneficial for people on the candida diet. These foods digest well and are easy to make. You can add flavor and nutrition to it by adding stevia with a little bit of Himalayan sea salt.
• Green Apples/Lemons/Grapefruit: During the initial stages of the diet, the patient may not be able to consume these fruits, but green apples, lemons, grapefruit and limes can be a great way to start the day.
• Soup: Chicken soups, pea soups and lentil soups can be a good option for a candida diet breakfast. They are nutritional, easy to prepare and digest easily.
• Quinoa Pancakes: Buckwheat flour, quinoa flour, millet flour and pea flour can be used to make pancakes and waffles. Eggs can be replaced by organic eggs and coconut oil can also be used. For flavor you can sprinkle stevia, inulin, xylitol and sea salt.

Below are some candida breakfast recipes that will help you get started on a menu that fits your tastes and health:

Breakfast Rice Pudding
Ingredients: Cooked brown rice, milk or sugar-free soy milk and cinnamon powder to taste.
Procedure: Mix the rice and milk and heat on stove top or in a microwave. Add cinnamon powder to it.

Berry Yogurt Parfait
Ingredients: Plain yogurt (without sugar), fresh or frozen strawberries, blueberries and blackberries.
Procedure: Alternately layer yogurt and berries in a bowl.

Sprouted Grain Bread with Nut Butter
1-2 slices of sprouted grain, no-yeast/sugar bread, toasted with sugar free, natural butter such as cashew, peanut, almond or macadamia butter.

Foods Allowed on Candida Diet : chicken, fish, meat (roasted/grilled or steamed), rye vita and bread (without yeast), rice cakes, rice, potato or rye flour, sunflower/olive oil, walnuts, cashews, hazel, all vegetables (fresh or frozen), low-fat cottage cheese (no sugar), herbal tea, pecan, coconut and macadamia.

Foods Not Allowed on Candida Diet : pickled, smoked or processed meat, fish (including cold meats, & vacuum packed foods), breads, white wheat flour or pastry flour, vinegar and its products, alcohol, cheese (fermented or processed), melons, grapes or any fruit/vegetable that shows signs of bruising and mold, honey, mushrooms, peanuts, peanut butter and fruit juices.

The health implications of candida diet are highly beneficial, as it helps to absorb the nutrients in food, enhances overall health and at the same time eradicates the yeast infection from the body. Candida diet breakfast not only adds fuel to the body but if experimented with different foods, it will surely be palatable to the taste buds.