Still having many episodes of light-headed, dizziness. This is what many sites describe as die-off symptoms. I also read that it can be a result of ketosis. Whatever the case... it can be nauseating and sometimes I worry. Mostly as long as I maintain constant food intake, and lots of water, it isn't a very prominent symptom. The thing is I tend to do things without stopping for breaks so I will go without food /water & that's when I get dizzy. Because it really does have to be a constant stream of food/water... veggies, soup, meat, eggs, veggies, green smoothie, meat eggs, etc.
Thursday is Day 28. And I'm anxious to get to that day because that was the magical day my sinus condition cleared in 1999. Of course, I really have no idea whether that magic number matters much in this case with the couple of conditions I'm hoping to clear up. Indeed, now that I'm older I wonder if it will be a longer time period on the diet to help correct things.
However... I plan to end the diet, completely for Friday - Monday morning - only since I'll be cruising with friends and want to enjoy the full menu's available for the cost of the ticket. I had been thinking I would be adding back some carbs at around this time so I can prep for the weekend so as to not shock my body with the sudden intake of sugar and carbs.
I have already cheated with popcorn and a few chips in the last 2 weeks - which was supposed to be a carb-free two weeks. That was back when I was really worried about the keytone counts and the dizziness, after food poisoning (which I'm now not so sure was even food poisoning - since I still have all the same symptoms...but maybe less severe).
Anyway... a part of me would rather not slowly ease back into the carbs because I would rather just hard-core it right to the very last moment when I leave for this trip and all that free - off diet food. It's just that with all this dizziness - I'll be on a cruise, yikes... don't need to add these symptoms to motion sickness. Maybe if I ease onto the carbs now, I can be sure that the dizziness will subside before the trip...
I think, too, when I return from my trip I will want to start back over - an immediate start with no carbs for 2 wks, then ease back on to them. So. If I commit to starting over on Monday... then I shouldn't worry too much about adding carbs back now to prep for the weekend.
I'll start tonight, or tomorrow with oatmeals, quinoas, and brown rices over the next 3 days - maybe only 1/2 cup morn & 1/2 at night... and by Thurs/Fri I'll try to have increased it a bit more.
Monday, February 22, 2016
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Day 19
So, our refrigerater/freezer hasn't been working properly. We had to throw out most of the food in the freezer. I had recently bought a pound of organic ground beef, and Tues night I needed some meat so went to check it to see if it had gone bad. I figured I'd only had it in there about 7-9 days, and while it's not freezing, it's much colder than the fridge... so maybe it's still good. I smelled it. Smelled fine. I cooked up a little with some eggs. Tasted great.
Yesterday, I woke with bad stomach ache and the room spinning. Actually spinning. Even with my eyes shut it felt as if my head was physically being swung around. I immediately sat up in bed and all returned to normal. I found lying right back down was causing it to spin so just stayed upright awhile. I felt extremely nauseous and like I might vomit. My husband and I immediately pegged it as food poisoning. I was hungry but more thirsty, VERY thirsty. So I drank a lot of water. I opted to force a vomit to see if it felt better. It did, temporarily. But lying down produced another spin. So I had to stay upright. I continued to feel very thirsty, drank a lot. And forced (I think) one more vomit. Then decided I needed to keep everything down from here on out. I was still very thirsty, despite drinking a lot of water. I looked up my symptoms and discovered that with my diet, and potential for diabetes, that I could be having a diabetic issue. I'd never been checked for it, but my diet has been so poor, and so high in sugar, and sugar carbs for the last 10 years that I had been wondering for awhile if maybe I should be checked. So now I was thinking, "whoops... maybe should have been sure about my status prior to doing a low carb (and currently NO carb) diet".
Eventually in my googling I found out about a urine keytone test kit over the counter. I managed to drive a little ways over to Walgreens to buy the test. When I got back and tested, it was at the highest level (out of 6) of keytones in the blood (Large). This made me very nervous. All my research, however, pointed at the dangers of high keytones when a person is diabetic. I couldn't find anything about high keytones in a non-diabetic. After much time and consideration, I opted to eat a little bit of carbs. Had some oatmeal last night. This morning I've had a bit of Quinoa. I'm still drinking a lot of water, but today, I do feel better. Less nauseous, only a little nausea left. And my head is only slightly dizzy.
My morning test was still "large". But I thought it might be because I was sleeping for at least 4 hours straight (I continually awoke during the night due to the large quantity of water I had been drinking), and maybe it was just the overnight readings showing up. But my next test later in the morning also showed large quantities. I'm figuring this is something that takes a few days to reduce. I've read up on large keytones and have worried about the acidity overwhelming my body. I'm now officially OFF the zero-carb /nut portion of the diet. I will still keep the carbs/nuts to a minimum, but will be consuming small amounts each day, as I test the keytones. I've also read that fat adds to the keytones, yet other sources recommended coconut oil. I'm guessing it's meat fat that is problematic, but not sure. Indeed, I was enjoying two pieces of organic bacon each day... sort of my treat. I knew it was not recommended, and now I think I know why. Too much fat. The fat in coconut oil, however, is supposed to regulate keytones. Will do more reading.
Yesterday, I woke with bad stomach ache and the room spinning. Actually spinning. Even with my eyes shut it felt as if my head was physically being swung around. I immediately sat up in bed and all returned to normal. I found lying right back down was causing it to spin so just stayed upright awhile. I felt extremely nauseous and like I might vomit. My husband and I immediately pegged it as food poisoning. I was hungry but more thirsty, VERY thirsty. So I drank a lot of water. I opted to force a vomit to see if it felt better. It did, temporarily. But lying down produced another spin. So I had to stay upright. I continued to feel very thirsty, drank a lot. And forced (I think) one more vomit. Then decided I needed to keep everything down from here on out. I was still very thirsty, despite drinking a lot of water. I looked up my symptoms and discovered that with my diet, and potential for diabetes, that I could be having a diabetic issue. I'd never been checked for it, but my diet has been so poor, and so high in sugar, and sugar carbs for the last 10 years that I had been wondering for awhile if maybe I should be checked. So now I was thinking, "whoops... maybe should have been sure about my status prior to doing a low carb (and currently NO carb) diet".
Eventually in my googling I found out about a urine keytone test kit over the counter. I managed to drive a little ways over to Walgreens to buy the test. When I got back and tested, it was at the highest level (out of 6) of keytones in the blood (Large). This made me very nervous. All my research, however, pointed at the dangers of high keytones when a person is diabetic. I couldn't find anything about high keytones in a non-diabetic. After much time and consideration, I opted to eat a little bit of carbs. Had some oatmeal last night. This morning I've had a bit of Quinoa. I'm still drinking a lot of water, but today, I do feel better. Less nauseous, only a little nausea left. And my head is only slightly dizzy.
My morning test was still "large". But I thought it might be because I was sleeping for at least 4 hours straight (I continually awoke during the night due to the large quantity of water I had been drinking), and maybe it was just the overnight readings showing up. But my next test later in the morning also showed large quantities. I'm figuring this is something that takes a few days to reduce. I've read up on large keytones and have worried about the acidity overwhelming my body. I'm now officially OFF the zero-carb /nut portion of the diet. I will still keep the carbs/nuts to a minimum, but will be consuming small amounts each day, as I test the keytones. I've also read that fat adds to the keytones, yet other sources recommended coconut oil. I'm guessing it's meat fat that is problematic, but not sure. Indeed, I was enjoying two pieces of organic bacon each day... sort of my treat. I knew it was not recommended, and now I think I know why. Too much fat. The fat in coconut oil, however, is supposed to regulate keytones. Will do more reading.
Sunday, February 14, 2016
Day 16
Jumping ahead several days. I just don't get on the computer as much while on this diet. I'm in the kitchen a lot more. Plus, I had a phase of low low energy and found myself just lying around the house a lot. I feel like my energy is back, but that period was tough. I think it was ketosis. I have been trying to eat all the time now, whereas last week it seemed time would pass and suddenly I'd realize I was starving. Now I just try to nibble on a raw veggie at all times. I'm having radishes, right now. Maybe I've also added a tad more meat than I was.
The raw veggie wrap lost it's charm by the third wrap. Lucky because that's just how many come in a package. Now I would just prefer to grab a handful of raw veggies and snack on them. I also realize that wrapping in a leafy green actually sounds more appealing. I haven't done it yet but it's an option I may get to.
I also was having doubts about eating grains and nuts. So I chatted with a friend on Friday and asked what she gave up and she said in her 2-week cleanse she had no grains... I forgot to ask her about nuts. So since Friday, just veggies and meat/eggs. I plan to finish this up on this no-grain/nuts plan until Feb 26 at which time we will be traveling and I guess I will be off the diet. So that will mean the first 2 weeks of this diet was strict, but allowed non-gluten grains/nuts. The last 2 weeks will be stricter with no grains or nuts. I'm just thinking I want to hit this body hard and if there's any negative effect by adding grains I don't want it.
I feel good. Not fantastic, but good. I'm not sure if it's hitting the hard spots of my health issues, yet. But I have to remember that when I did this as a younger, stronger woman, it took all the way to day 28 to actually conquer a major health issue.
I've also taken to adding sea salt to my water to make sure I restore lost electrolytes. I haven't researched whether this is proven scientifically but it seemed harmless. Plus I recall reading about adding sea salt to water for people having migraine issues... And water has been really big lately because I've been so, so so so thirsty and difficult to quench my thirst. I was putting lemon into the water but decided to steer away from it and started putting ginger root into it, instead.
And I've added supplements to my probiotic/enzymes. Well, I should explain I started probiotics /enzymes supplements in first week of the diet. I picked up a Bentonite Clay supplement that first week, as well, but didn't add it into my habits, yet. Last week I picked up a charcoal capsule supplement which I started yesterday, but didn't get any today. It's hard to remember it because it says to take one hour before eating and, well, I'm always eating. Finally I added psyllium flakes for fiber. I plan to just have it once in the mornings.
I have noticed my stomach is less bloated. It isn't a miraculous change but certainly noticeable.
Later today I had hints of a headache but it hasn't really come on strong. It feels migraine -ish. I will hit bed a bit early to see if I can knock this out as it is already waning a bit. No migraines or headaches since this diet started.
The raw veggie wrap lost it's charm by the third wrap. Lucky because that's just how many come in a package. Now I would just prefer to grab a handful of raw veggies and snack on them. I also realize that wrapping in a leafy green actually sounds more appealing. I haven't done it yet but it's an option I may get to.
I also was having doubts about eating grains and nuts. So I chatted with a friend on Friday and asked what she gave up and she said in her 2-week cleanse she had no grains... I forgot to ask her about nuts. So since Friday, just veggies and meat/eggs. I plan to finish this up on this no-grain/nuts plan until Feb 26 at which time we will be traveling and I guess I will be off the diet. So that will mean the first 2 weeks of this diet was strict, but allowed non-gluten grains/nuts. The last 2 weeks will be stricter with no grains or nuts. I'm just thinking I want to hit this body hard and if there's any negative effect by adding grains I don't want it.
I feel good. Not fantastic, but good. I'm not sure if it's hitting the hard spots of my health issues, yet. But I have to remember that when I did this as a younger, stronger woman, it took all the way to day 28 to actually conquer a major health issue.
I've also taken to adding sea salt to my water to make sure I restore lost electrolytes. I haven't researched whether this is proven scientifically but it seemed harmless. Plus I recall reading about adding sea salt to water for people having migraine issues... And water has been really big lately because I've been so, so so so thirsty and difficult to quench my thirst. I was putting lemon into the water but decided to steer away from it and started putting ginger root into it, instead.
And I've added supplements to my probiotic/enzymes. Well, I should explain I started probiotics /enzymes supplements in first week of the diet. I picked up a Bentonite Clay supplement that first week, as well, but didn't add it into my habits, yet. Last week I picked up a charcoal capsule supplement which I started yesterday, but didn't get any today. It's hard to remember it because it says to take one hour before eating and, well, I'm always eating. Finally I added psyllium flakes for fiber. I plan to just have it once in the mornings.
I have noticed my stomach is less bloated. It isn't a miraculous change but certainly noticeable.
Later today I had hints of a headache but it hasn't really come on strong. It feels migraine -ish. I will hit bed a bit early to see if I can knock this out as it is already waning a bit. No migraines or headaches since this diet started.
Monday, February 8, 2016
Day 10
I have realized that food and drink temperature can be helpful when I need change, or something to help quell any cravings. I still have cravings, yes. I had hoped they'd subside by now. I do think they are more mental now than physical.
Anyway the point is that I keep doing things like, freezing little balls of my beloved almond milk, or heating up things (like my yummy broth) and both of those more extreme temperatures help to satisfy my need for "something different". Of course, using various spices does that, too. I was just surprised by the temp being so helpful.
I added cold pressed virgin coconut oil - a heaping full - to my recent batch of 2-cup Almond milk. It was good - the coconut was subtle in the background. I have been trying to add more plain coconut oil (other than just using it for cooking) so this seemed like a great way to do it.
I made macaroons last night with dd. Oh, dear. That was truly a challenge for this diet. It smelled so good. And each time we would take turns with mixing, whatnot, I found I would (really rather accidentally) lick my fingers, or take a swipe and taste. I'd get so caught up in it I just forgot that I was eliminating all sugar. I figure it was day 9 and at least I went 9 days before getting a taste. And it was really - just a taste, nothing more. But some online sources say that means I have to start all over. I say that's extreme and I trust that my body can beat this candida, despite that momentary lapse. I drank a lot of water after we baked though so I could wash it out faster.
Once per day I take a small piece of meat. I have gotten in the habit of using high heat to sear the little piece to add even more flavor. Cooked with onions and garlic which fairly quickly carmelizes in that high heat. I add cumin, salt and my new favorite pepper, cayenne. It's really good.
I can't think of anything more to add. Stay strong. Stay on the anti-candida wagon.
Anyway the point is that I keep doing things like, freezing little balls of my beloved almond milk, or heating up things (like my yummy broth) and both of those more extreme temperatures help to satisfy my need for "something different". Of course, using various spices does that, too. I was just surprised by the temp being so helpful.
I added cold pressed virgin coconut oil - a heaping full - to my recent batch of 2-cup Almond milk. It was good - the coconut was subtle in the background. I have been trying to add more plain coconut oil (other than just using it for cooking) so this seemed like a great way to do it.
I made macaroons last night with dd. Oh, dear. That was truly a challenge for this diet. It smelled so good. And each time we would take turns with mixing, whatnot, I found I would (really rather accidentally) lick my fingers, or take a swipe and taste. I'd get so caught up in it I just forgot that I was eliminating all sugar. I figure it was day 9 and at least I went 9 days before getting a taste. And it was really - just a taste, nothing more. But some online sources say that means I have to start all over. I say that's extreme and I trust that my body can beat this candida, despite that momentary lapse. I drank a lot of water after we baked though so I could wash it out faster.
Once per day I take a small piece of meat. I have gotten in the habit of using high heat to sear the little piece to add even more flavor. Cooked with onions and garlic which fairly quickly carmelizes in that high heat. I add cumin, salt and my new favorite pepper, cayenne. It's really good.
I can't think of anything more to add. Stay strong. Stay on the anti-candida wagon.
Saturday, February 6, 2016
Day 9 - Plus a Knotts Bery Farm Food Pass Map I created (I know it's random)
It's not as hard as the first time. I've come to realize that. I can get through all my cravings and still say no. I've been exposed to temptation after temptation after temptation. Still I have resisted each one. I have been thinking of what Angie said. She did a 2 week cleanse and she did absolutely NO grains. I have been eating gluten free grains, including popcorn, at least once per day most of my 7 days so far. Today I opted out. The problem is that it can be hard to eat only veggies. My hunger feels more strong and I don't want to eat an egg or meat each time that occurs.
Today I went to Knotts Berry Farm to use my free food pass to bring home food for dh and dd, and I was so hungry! I knew there was a well-made veggie wrap in my cooler, (hopefully softened), and ready to go. My blood sugar was low and I felt weak but I was intent on finishing this task. Not only was I delivering food back to John and Nat from our free food passes, but I wanted to visit each food spot on the list and see what the menu offered. So I snapped pictures of each stop and created a little photo map montage for future use.
Today I went to Knotts Berry Farm to use my free food pass to bring home food for dh and dd, and I was so hungry! I knew there was a well-made veggie wrap in my cooler, (hopefully softened), and ready to go. My blood sugar was low and I felt weak but I was intent on finishing this task. Not only was I delivering food back to John and Nat from our free food passes, but I wanted to visit each food spot on the list and see what the menu offered. So I snapped pictures of each stop and created a little photo map montage for future use.
It's messy, I know, but it serves it's purpose for me. I have it on my phone so I can get in close to see the numbers on the map, and correspond with the menus. Maybe someone else can use it too.
I ended up getting our meals from Cantina, and delivered home the yummy-looking Burrito and 2-Taco meals - on an empty stomach! It was hard, but I did it.
Ok, so this picture was snapped AFTER I cut the burrito in half, and removed one taco for dd. The rest was for dh. Rice and beans along with them both. I think that is a fine way to eat junk take-out when we may be in a hurry or something. It really did look yummy when I was starving. The picture isn't that great. But then I turned to my veggie wrap / with homemade Guac and all was well.
The great thing about this wrap is that it is filling. I can only eat about half, or less and have to put it away. Then - sometime later - it's another great snack. That really is a good thing because the wraps were expensive. I found them at Whole Foods and they are made of dehydrated veggies. I've also realized it's best to NOT eat them immediately after making a sandwich because they're too hard to bite into. You have to let them sit in the fridge to soften the "dough". That's really a great thing, though, because I can hold a LOT of stuff inside without anything breaking.
When finished making a wrap, I keep it in that tupperware with all the veggies around it so I can munch something with it. Even though I had smeared the inner wrap with Guac it still is a bit dry so I need to dip while eating. The wraps were about $8, and their were 3 in a bag. I guess that's about 2.65 per wrap. But since I get two meals from them... it's more like $1.30 per meal for each wrap. There are other brands I think but this one is RawP, and the flavor is "spicy", (though I can't tell). Inside the above pictured wrap is green pepper, cucumber, spinach, onion, watercress, cilantro and parsley. I also have a layer of guac and a seaweed layer. On prev wraps I didn't have seaweed and only a little bit of guac. All were great but I think I will stick with the seaweed.
I've not had any major health issues except sore muscles. Nothing a massage and an epson bath can't help with so I did just that, (thanks dh).
I wrapped (hahah) the night up with a piece of steak, very small. I used our mini iron skillet and but a couple dabs of coconut oil and ghee in it, with diced onions and garlic. Then threw the thin, frozen, organic beef fillet onto the pile and browned both sides, about 3-4 min. Then I cranked the heat up and let it really darken the meat. I had to remove the semi-burnt/carmelized onions and garlic and the smoke turned on our smoke alarm. But it was worth it. The whole thing was delictious, meat, onions, garlic and all. I had seasoned it in the beginning with a bit of cayanne. And when it ws almost done added sea salt and more cayanne. I was too hungry to take a picture.
I'd say I'm thirty a lot since starting this diet. Seems it's hard to stay hidrated. I'm almost out of my yummy almond milk (2nd batch) so it's about time to make my third batch. This is really a helpful treat for me when I feel anxious for sweets. Plus, I would like to try freezing it as a popsicle, but I think our freezer won't work for it as it's not working like it should.
Oh I also made some bone marrow beef stock for sipping on when I want something to sip that's hot. It's really good. I tried to follow the recipe from Nourishing Traditions but couldn't get ahold of all the meat bones...so I used a small marrow bone with less amounts of water, etc. It took a long time to make - about 17 hours - and it's well worth the wait. I got about 3 cups out of it in the end. Plus the marrow in the bone was great with my guac on one of my wraps. I gave the bone to a friend's pooch.
Sunday, January 31, 2016
Day 3
Ok... well, regarding sugar cravings I've been doing pretty well. I think since I was sick all week (PRIOR to this diet) and have been stuffing down healthy veggie foods I still have not had major sugar cravings until about an hour ago. I quickly ran into the kitchen to find my 'go to' food, guac/chips. But couldn't find my chips and opened all sorts of cabinets and saw horrible things - OREOS. And more. Wow I was really jones-ing for my sugars but I continued until I found my chips and immediately relaxed as I enjoyed my treat.
That led me to look into making my own tomato-free guac and just in case someone had a perfect recipe I am going to use this one. Only I will remember to KEEP the pit in the quac to keep it from browning.
As far as detoxing... I am totally feeling it. I'm lightheaded as I type right now. Plus, last night I could barely sleep because I had the itchy rash I usually get in the heat or at summertime, AND I got it on the arm that never gets it. I actually felt it first last night before bed. I did eventually get an ice pack to tether to my arm and that always helps numb the itch so I can sleep. But that first 10 minutes or so it seemed even the ice pack was not working. By about 30 minutes (and a change of packs) I could finally relax and eventually removed the pack.
I was also hot and cold all night - mostly hot. That's not common in winter either and it actually made sleep hard. Actually I just felt - off - during the night, making sleep hard.
Indeed even now with my light-headedness, I've got the jitters and have had them all day and even last night felt spurts of energy. Friday was an "energetic day" but not jittery. I can't actually recall if I had more energy yesterday, I do know I relaxed a lot. Took a long hot bath with epson, etc. I don't think I was particularly tired or energetic. So I guess these jitters are pretty much a new feeling I've been experiencing today that maybe also had something to do with my lack of sleep last night.
Yesterday I made a bunch of almond milk. I LOVE almond milk so I am considering this a treat to go to when I feel a sugar craving. Surprisingly I'm not gulping it down as fast as I have in the past when I made it, but probably because I've cut down all intake of foods and water is more of my go to drink.
Tomorrow we are going up to a mountain for snowboarding and it's an all day event. Yikes. I have to really get foods prepped. Maybe I will make more of this drink I just created. It tastes pretty good and the flavor is good for satisfying cravings. It's the ginger that cuts cravings most, I suppose. Here's what I did:
Ginger Spice Drink - mix on high for a couple minutes in a vitamix (blender)
about 3-4 slivers ginger root
about 3 slivers tumeric
about 1/4 part almond milk to 1 part cold water
cinnamon
cloves
cardemmon
That led me to look into making my own tomato-free guac and just in case someone had a perfect recipe I am going to use this one. Only I will remember to KEEP the pit in the quac to keep it from browning.
As far as detoxing... I am totally feeling it. I'm lightheaded as I type right now. Plus, last night I could barely sleep because I had the itchy rash I usually get in the heat or at summertime, AND I got it on the arm that never gets it. I actually felt it first last night before bed. I did eventually get an ice pack to tether to my arm and that always helps numb the itch so I can sleep. But that first 10 minutes or so it seemed even the ice pack was not working. By about 30 minutes (and a change of packs) I could finally relax and eventually removed the pack.
I was also hot and cold all night - mostly hot. That's not common in winter either and it actually made sleep hard. Actually I just felt - off - during the night, making sleep hard.
Indeed even now with my light-headedness, I've got the jitters and have had them all day and even last night felt spurts of energy. Friday was an "energetic day" but not jittery. I can't actually recall if I had more energy yesterday, I do know I relaxed a lot. Took a long hot bath with epson, etc. I don't think I was particularly tired or energetic. So I guess these jitters are pretty much a new feeling I've been experiencing today that maybe also had something to do with my lack of sleep last night.
Yesterday I made a bunch of almond milk. I LOVE almond milk so I am considering this a treat to go to when I feel a sugar craving. Surprisingly I'm not gulping it down as fast as I have in the past when I made it, but probably because I've cut down all intake of foods and water is more of my go to drink.
Tomorrow we are going up to a mountain for snowboarding and it's an all day event. Yikes. I have to really get foods prepped. Maybe I will make more of this drink I just created. It tastes pretty good and the flavor is good for satisfying cravings. It's the ginger that cuts cravings most, I suppose. Here's what I did:
Ginger Spice Drink - mix on high for a couple minutes in a vitamix (blender)
about 3-4 slivers ginger root
about 3 slivers tumeric
about 1/4 part almond milk to 1 part cold water
cinnamon
cloves
cardemmon
Friday, January 29, 2016
Day One
I was sick with the flu this entire week! I've never been hit so hard that it took me 4 days to feel good enough to function on a computer. But -- I also forgot to make coffee on the worst day (day number two) of the flu - and of course that meant I was going through sudden coffee withdrawal symptoms alongside my flu.
I had already reduced coffee consumption to about 6 oz per day... I was preparing to get off of it so that I could start a Candida Diet, but it was taking me longer than I thought. So when I forgot - or was too ill- to make coffee on Tuesday and my head pain struck, Tuesday night, I decided to ride it out to the end my coffee addiction alongside this flu and start my Candida Diet immediately.
I feel great today! While sick, whenever I could manage to sit at the computer for 10 minutes at a time I did some research this week to refresh my memory about what foods I can eat on the Candida diet. And I did go out yesterday, despite the lingering withdraw pain, and picked up a small arsenal of foods to get me started on the diet. My plan is to do a full-on cleanse for 25-30 days until my body kicks out the worst of the candida in my system.
I did eat organic guacamole and ancient grain chips this morning. I was starving and couldn't wait to fix food. But it's ok, just moving on.
Research I am saving from today
I really enjoyed this post by Gillianb, who is also a coach. I guess people might want a coach but for me I'd turn to this blog, or a friend, when I really need help. I loved that she listed the ingredients for a homemade tea, or "elixer" as she called it. I just picked up fresh organic ginger root and tumeric root, as I LOVE ginger tea with honey on my normal diet but am not going to be using tea bags so needed to get the real thing. Last night I made it without the honey but really wanted to soften the flavor so tried a tester with coconut oil. The texture bothered me too much for me to tell if I liked the flavor. But now that I see this post and her use of the oil in her drink, I will keep at it. I will not consume stevia during my cleanse.
"elixir: turmeric, lemon, ginger, cinnamon in hot water, blended with a little stevia, sea salt and coconut oil."
http://www.gillianb.com/vegan-candida-diet/
I also stumbled across this website where she blasts the candida diet - but seems she's referring to those who eat it long term. Interesting stuff. I hadn't realized people use the diet as a long term option, for me it is about clearing the system and starting over. I expect it to take 20-30 days, and I would go longer if I thought it might impact my health issues. But definitely am looking forward to adding back some of the foods I will be without. http://empoweredsustenance.com/busted-candida-myths/
Pages visited earlier this week:
I liked this one's list of foods, seems to match closer to what I originally knew about the diet:
http://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/natural-foods-that-support-candida-cleansing-and-what-to-avoid/
I had already reduced coffee consumption to about 6 oz per day... I was preparing to get off of it so that I could start a Candida Diet, but it was taking me longer than I thought. So when I forgot - or was too ill- to make coffee on Tuesday and my head pain struck, Tuesday night, I decided to ride it out to the end my coffee addiction alongside this flu and start my Candida Diet immediately.
I feel great today! While sick, whenever I could manage to sit at the computer for 10 minutes at a time I did some research this week to refresh my memory about what foods I can eat on the Candida diet. And I did go out yesterday, despite the lingering withdraw pain, and picked up a small arsenal of foods to get me started on the diet. My plan is to do a full-on cleanse for 25-30 days until my body kicks out the worst of the candida in my system.
I did eat organic guacamole and ancient grain chips this morning. I was starving and couldn't wait to fix food. But it's ok, just moving on.
Research I am saving from today
I really enjoyed this post by Gillianb, who is also a coach. I guess people might want a coach but for me I'd turn to this blog, or a friend, when I really need help. I loved that she listed the ingredients for a homemade tea, or "elixer" as she called it. I just picked up fresh organic ginger root and tumeric root, as I LOVE ginger tea with honey on my normal diet but am not going to be using tea bags so needed to get the real thing. Last night I made it without the honey but really wanted to soften the flavor so tried a tester with coconut oil. The texture bothered me too much for me to tell if I liked the flavor. But now that I see this post and her use of the oil in her drink, I will keep at it. I will not consume stevia during my cleanse.
"elixir: turmeric, lemon, ginger, cinnamon in hot water, blended with a little stevia, sea salt and coconut oil."
http://www.gillianb.com/vegan-candida-diet/
I also stumbled across this website where she blasts the candida diet - but seems she's referring to those who eat it long term. Interesting stuff. I hadn't realized people use the diet as a long term option, for me it is about clearing the system and starting over. I expect it to take 20-30 days, and I would go longer if I thought it might impact my health issues. But definitely am looking forward to adding back some of the foods I will be without. http://empoweredsustenance.com/busted-candida-myths/
Pages visited earlier this week:
I liked this one's list of foods, seems to match closer to what I originally knew about the diet:
http://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/natural-foods-that-support-candida-cleansing-and-what-to-avoid/
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