Chemical Makeup of Diet Foods

The diet can be organized into steps. Some candida experts argue that these steps are most effective when carried out chronologically, and others consider it more effective when all the steps are taking place at once.


1. Eliminating Candida from the Body
The chemical makeup of foods exempt from the diet while eliminating candida is more implemental than that of those included. The main focus of the Candida Diet is eliminating 'bad' carbohydrates, and foods with a high glycemic index, as this feeds the yeast in the bloodstream.

(Fig. 2) Glycemic Index Rating of Common Sweeteners

Evidently, the best sweetener to use is Stevia because it has a lower glycemic index, meaning that the yeast ing the bloodstream is not fed and able to multiply. High Fructose Corn Syrup is the worst, and should be avoided at all costs.

2. Probiotics
Probiotics are an important step in the Candida Diet because they replenish the good bacteria in the digestive tract that the extensive use of antibiotics have killed off. This in turn establishes the natural balance of candida and good bacteria. Good bacteria are important to have because they aid in digestion and control excess Candida.

3. Supplements

One of the steps involved in the Candida Diet is taking nutritional supplements. These vitamins and minerals are used to strengthen the previously deteriorated immune system.
     
Fatty Acids in the Candida Diet
 Essential Fatty Acids (EFA's) are the main supplement suggested for consumption. This is because they compose the membranes surrounding each cell and have diverse functions within the cell, but can only be obtained through one's diet.

Fig 1. Effects of EFA's on cell membrane

As seen above in figure 1, the healthy cell membrane composed of EFA's allows blood sugar to enter the cell through facilitated diffusion. This sugar can then be broken down through cellular respiration to be converted to ATP and transported to be used for the cell's energy needs. However, the resilient cell membrane composed of 'bad fats' does not allow sugar from the bloodstream to diffuse as easily into the  cell, meaning that the sugar levels in the bloodstream increase to feed the yeast growth.

The Western diet has been found to be lacking in EFA's, specifically Omega 3. Flax seed oil is the most abundant in Omega 3 fatty acids, although fish oil and other monounsaturated oils is also widely used source. Those on the Candida Diet are encouraged to incorporate EFA's into their daily diet.

Other Supplements
Vitamin A                                             Vitamin E

Beta-carotene                                        Vitamin B12

Folic Acid                                             Niacin
Vitamin C                                             Biotin
Calcium                                                Vitamin D
Citrus Bioflavanoids                             Magnesium
PABA                                                   Zinc
Copper

Anti-fungals

Anti-fungals can be taken in a capsule form to kill off the excess of candida fungus in the bloodstream. This is also important to regain the natural balance of candida and good bacteria in the bloodstream. Common effective anti-fungals are:

-Aloe vera

-Black walnut

-Caprylic acid

-Cloves

-Garlic

-Grapefruit seed extract

-Olive Leaf

-Oil of Oregano

Bibliography

Richards, L. (2006-2013). The candida diet. Retrieved from http://www.thecandidadiet.com/candida-diet.htm

Crook, W. G. (2000). The yeast connection handbook. (Canadian Ed. ed.). Burnaby: Alive Books.

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