Anti-Candida Diet Blueprint
NON-STARCHY VEGETABLES
50% of plate
leafy greens
beet greens
dandelion greens
mustard greens
leaf lettuce
collard greens
microgreens
bok choy
watercress
romaine
spinach
arugula
endive
chard
kale
cruciferous
broccoli
kohlarabi
cabbage
cauliflower
brussels sprouts
nightshades
eggplant
peppers
tomatoes
*potatoes
herbs & spices
especially:
garlic
ginger
oregano
thyme
cinnamon
clove
roots
rutabagas
radishes
parsnips
celeriac
turnips
daikon
jicama
*carrots
*beets
*yams
onion family
scallions
onions
chives
shallots
garlic
leeks
misc
*mushrooms
*winter squash
spaghetti squash
yellow squash
zucchini
water chestnuts
bamboo shoots
hearts of palm
green beans
cucumber
artichokes
asparagus
seaweed
celery
fennel
okra
*some variations of the anti-candida diet minimize or completely remove these foods
3. HEALTHY FAT
coconut oil/milk/cream
olives (and oil)
avocado (and oil)
fat from quality protein
duck fat, lard, & tallow
butter & ghee
4. WHOLE FOOD CARBS
fruit
lime & lemon
blueberries
raspberries
blackberries
cranberries
*apricot
*peach
*grapefruit
*green apple
*some variations of the anti-candida diet minimize or completely remove these foods
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