Practical Tips for Surviving a Candida Detox

If you are currently under Dr. Jana’s care for Candida Overgrowth (Candidiasis), she may have recommended avoiding certain foods based on your individual needs due to food allergies, food sensitivities or other health factors. Please follow her recommendations and modify any of these suggestions accordingly. These are general tips to help you get started. Don’t be afraid to get creative! If you come up with a great recipe, we would love to share it on the Recipe Blog!

*Don't forget to pray. Our Heavenly Father is the Great Physician, Master Chef & most creative One of all!
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BREAKFAST -
PHASE 1
        EGGS (any style)
        OMELETTE WITH VEGGIES
        BACON (nitrate/nitrite and sugar free)
        SAUSAGE (nitrate/nitrite and sugar free)
        VEGGIES
        EASY PROTEIN BARS
        MUFFINS (SEARCH “BREADS” IN THE SEARCH BOX)
        ALMOND MEAL PANCAKES with BUTTER, COCONUT OIL OR ALMOND BUTTER (Can use stevia or
              swerve to sweeten) - NO FRUIT
        SMOOTHIES (SEARCH “SMOOTHIES” IN THE SEARCH BOX)     
            - NO FRUIT
        UNSWEETENED YOGURT  (dairy-free if Dr. Jana said no dairy) + NUTS, UNSWEETENED COCONUT                FLAKES + LOVE & PEAS sugar-free PROTEIN POWDER (note: dairy-free yogurt has no protein in
             it: you NEED protein w each meal).        
        BEANS: YOU CAN HAVE BEANS IN PHASE 1 IF NO SYMPTOMS RETURN WHEN EATING THEM
             (bloating, constipation, fatigue, joint pain, brain fog, feeling "hungover", hard to wake up, itching, 
             acne, etc). Start with lentils, mung or adzuki beans.
         THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX: EAT "LUNCH" OR "DINNER"...FOR BREAKFAST!!
                                                     THINK PROTEIN + FAT + VEGGIES
          SEARCH “BREAKFAST” IN THE SEARCH BOX

PHASE 2+
THESE CAN BE ADDED ONCE DR. JANA HAS TESTED OR CONSULTED WITH YOU & CAN SEE THAT YOUR BODY CAN TOLERATE A   SLIGHTLY HIGHER GLYCEMIC LOAD (aka: slightly more sugars... we need to go SLOWWW!).                 
         SMOOTHIES WITH BERRIES - NO HIGH SUGAR FRUITS
         ADD GRAPEFRUIT OR BERRIES AS SIDES/DESSERTS
         UNSWEETENED YOGURT PARFAIT (dairy-free if Dr. Jana said no dairy) + BERRIES, NUTS, 
                    UNSWEETENED COCONUT FLAKES +
          LOVE & PEAS sugar-free PROTEIN POWDER (note: dairy-free yogurt has no protein in it: you NEED
                   protein w each meal).  
         SWEET POTATOES, ANY STYLE (no brown sugar): CINNAMON, BUTTER, RAW COCONUT OIL,
                  STEVIA OR SWERVE OR SEA SALT
         PALEO OR ALMOND MEAL PANCAKES WITH BERRIES + COCONUT WHIPPED CREAM

LUNCH - KEEP IT SIMPLE!

PHASE 1
        MEATS: GRILLED, BAKED, SAUTEED (coconut oil, avocado oil, grass-fed butter)  or LUNCH MEAT
                   - MAKE A DOUBLE BATCH FOR EASY “GRAB & GO” LUNCHES
        WILD CAUGHT FISH, SARDINES, SMOKED SALMON          
        VEGGIES
        SALADS - LOAD IT UP WITH EXTRA:
                   VEGGIES, MEAT, CHICKEN, TUNA, SALMON, HARD BOILED EGGS, OTHER WILD CAUGHT
                   FISH, SMOKED SALMON...
        (SEARCH “SALAD DRESSINGS” IN THE SEARCH BOX)
        WRAPS: PALEO WRAPS OR NORI WRAPS
         SMOOTHIES: SEE BREAKFAST IDEAS (no berries/fruit)
         BEANS: YOU CAN HAVE BEANS IN PHASE 1 IF NO SYMPTOMS RETURN WHEN EATING THEM
                (bloating, constipation, fatigue, joint pain, brain fog, feeling "hungover", hard to wake
                up, itching, acne, etc). Start with lentils, mung or adzuki beans.

PHASE 2+
THESE CAN BE ADDED ONCE DR. JANA HAS TESTED OR CONSULTED WITH YOU & CAN SEE THAT YOUR BODY CAN TOLERATE  A SLIGHTLY HIGHER GLYCEMIC LOAD (aka: slightly more sugars... we need to go SLOWWW!).     
        SWEET POTATOES - SWEET POTATER-TOTS or SWEET POTATO STEAK FRIES
        QUINOA
        SPROUTED BROWN RICE
        QUINOA/BROWN RICE PASTA (Trader Joes)
        LENTIL PASTA (Costco)
        QUINOA PASTA (Costco)
        NOTE: These pastas are still fairly starchy; eat in moderation & STOP if any symptoms return; use
                         discernment & self-control)
  
DINNER - KEEP IT SIMPLE OR GET CREATIVE!    

PHASE 1
         MEATS: GRILLED, BAKED, SAUTEED (coconut oil, avocado oil, grass-fed butter)  or LUNCH MEAT
                  - MAKE A DOUBLE BATCH FOR EASY “GRAB & GO” LUNCHES           
         VEGGIES: RAW, GRILLED, STEAMED, BAKED OR SAUTEED.  CRUCIFEROUS VEGGIES ARE IDEAL
                  FOR LIVER HEALTH! - BROCCOLI, BRUSSELS SPROUTS, CAULIFLOWER, ETC…
         SALADS - LOAD IT UP WITH EXTRA:
                 VEGGIES, MEAT, CHICKEN, TUNA, SALMON, HARD BOILED EGGS, OTHER WILD CAUGHT
                 FISH, SMOKED SALMON...
        SALAD DRESSINGS- (SEARCH “SALAD DRESSINGS” IN THE SEARCH BOX)
        SOUPS-  (SEARCH “SOUPS” IN THE SEARCH BOX) - no grain-based noodles or flour thickeners (or 
                    dairy if you are sensitive)
        “MOCK” PASTA - RAW OR COOKED MARINARA SAUCE WITH “ZOODLES” (spiral cut RAW
                  "noddles" from zucchini, sweet potatoes  etc) OR COOKED SPAGHETTI SQUASH "NOODLES"
         TACO SALAD - MEAT, LETTUCE, VEGGIES,  SALSA, GUACAMOLE, RAW SAUERKRAUT (YUMMY!), 
                   BEANS (if your body can tolerate)
         BEANS: YOU CAN HAVE BEANS IN PHASE 1 IF NO SYMPTOMS RETURN WHEN EATING THEM
                 (bloating, constipation, fatigue, joint pain, brain fog, feeling "hungover", hard to wake up, itching,
                 acne, etc). Start with lentils, mung or adzuki beans.

PHASE 2+
THESE CAN BE ADDED ONCE DR. JANA HAS TESTED OR CONSULTED WITH YOU & CAN SEE THAT YOUR BODY CAN TOLERATE A  SLIGHTLY HIGHER GLYCEMIC LOAD (aka: slightly more sugars... we need to go SLOWWW!).  
          SWEET POTATOES -SWEET POTATER-TOTS or SWEET POTATO STEAK FRIES
          QUINOA
          SPROUTED BROWN RICE
          QUINOA/BROWN RICE PASTA (Trader Joes)
          LENTIL PASTA (Costco)
          QUINOA PASTA (Costco)
          NOTE: These pastas are still fairly starchy; eat in moderation & STOP if any symptoms return; use 
                   discernment & self-control)

SNACKS - KEEP SNACKS SIMPLE AND READY TO GRAB… MAKE PLENTY AHEAD OF TIME!

PHASE 1
        (SEARCH “SNACKS” IN THE SEARCH BOX)
        ALMOND BUTTER CHOCOLATE KISS COOKIES (Yes! Therese ARE allowed & so yummy))
        NUTS & SEEDS: TRAIL MIX
        HARD BOILED EGGS
        NICK’S BEEF OR TURKEY STICKS (Organic, grass-fed) VITACOST.COM
        VEGGIES & “CANDIDA FRIENDLY RANCH DIP”
        PLANTAIN CHIPS WITH SALSA OR GUACAMOLE (read Salsa labels- many contain SUGAR)
        HUMMUS or BLACK BEAN DIP: YOU CAN HAVE BEANS IN PHASE 1 IF NO SYMPTOMS RETURN  
                WHEN EATING THEM (bloating,  constipation, fatigue, joint pain, brain fog, feeling "hungover",
                hard to wake up, itching, acne, etc)
        CELERY or CARROTS & UNSWEETENED ALMOND BUTTER
        DRIED CHICK PEAS (Good Beans brand) - see note on BEANS above
        SEARCH “SMOOTHIES” IN THE SEARCH BOX (no berries/fruit)
        EASY PROTEIN BARS
        BULLETPROOF BARS or PALEO BARS

PHASE 2+
THESE CAN BE ADDED ONCE DR. JANA HAS TESTED OR CONSULTED WITH YOU & CAN SEE THAT YOUR BODY CAN TOLERATE A SLIGHTLY HIGHER GLYCEMIC LOAD (aka: slightly more sugars... we need to go SLOWWW!).  
        GRANNY SMITH APPLES & UNSWEETENED ALMOND BUTTER
        100% SWEET POTATO CHIPS (in moderation!)
        GRAPEFRUIT
        FRESH BERRIES (optional: coconut OR chocolate whipped cream)
        CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
        RAW MACRO PULSE (raw, sprouted superfoods mix): eat like cereal w unsweetened almond/coconut
             milk or dry like trail mix -FuelOfTheGods.com
      
DESSERT
LET’S BE HONEST… EVERYONE WANTS THEIR DESSERT, RIGHT?
It is important to understand that sugar is what feeds and grows Candida albicans. By starving the candida of sugar, we are killing it and gaining control of our gut balance which is crucial for healing! This will take some discipline and self-control especially in the 1st Phase as you body (your candida) is demanding its sugar! PRAY, TRUST GOD, ASK HIM TO BIND YOUR FLESH. HE WILL GIVE YOU THE STRENGTH YOU NEED FOR THIS! REMEMBER… The more disciplined you are with avoiding sugars the sooner your body will heal and the sooner you will be allowed low-glycemic foods (sugar) like berries, RAW honey, and dates! Believe me… those will be the sweetest berries you’ve ever tasted! It is so worth it!
 
PHASE 1
        (SEARCH “DESSERT” IN THE SEARCH BOX)    
        Here are some favorites, just remember that if there is honey or dates…substitute with Stevia
               (powdered or liquid), Xylitol, Truvia,  or Swerve (Swerve seems to work best for baking).
        ALMOND BUTTER CHOCOLATE KISS COOKIES
        EASY PROTEIN BARS
        NON-BERRY SMOOTHIES
        CARROT CAKE (can easily sub zucchini for carrots, bake in a bread pan & make "zucchini bread"
                instead of carrot cake)
        LEMON MUFFINS
        SMOOTHIES (no berries)

PHASE 2+
THESE CAN BE ADDED ONCE DR. JANA HAS TESTED OR CONSULTED WITH YOU & CAN SEE THAT YOUR BODY CAN TOLERATE A  SLIGHTLY HIGHER GLYCEMIC LOAD (aka: slightly more sugars... we need to go SLOWWW!).           
        (SEARCH “DESSERT” IN THE SEARCH BOX)
        BERRIES & COCONUT WHIPPED CREAM or CHOCOLATE WHIPPED CREAM
        CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
        APPLE OR BERRY CRUMBLE
        SMOOTHIES w berries