The Candida Diet Recipes

In December of 2021, I was diagnosed with Candida overgrowth, also known as thrush, that was causing massive amounts of pain and inflammation in my gut. I underwent the Candida Diet in January 2022. It wasn't something I necessarily wanted to do, but something I was forced into because of my lifestyle choices and choosing the Candida Diet best decision I have ever made. Candida has the opportunity to sit within your gut for years and years and if not taken care of will cause your body an unnecessary amount of stress. Throughout this article I give you Candida overgrowth cleansing recipes that your body will thank you for in the long run.

What is Candida & What are its symptoms?

Candida is a natural bacteria that grows in your mouth, digestive tract, vagina, and skin. I will be focusing on Candida Albicans or thrush, a specific Candida that grows and coexists with the microbiome of your gut. Not usually an issue until it causes overgrowth. Candida Albicans overgrowth can link to many different symptoms that you would never thought correlated with one another. For example, brain fog, anxiety, depression, bloating, gut inflammation, diarrhea, constipation, yeast infections, fatigue, and candida overgrowth can even go as far as affecting major organs in your body. This happens more often than not with people, and most don't realize it that Candida Albicans or thrush overgrowth is the underlying issue.

How do you get rid of Candida?

I'll keep it simple and to the point by saying, a drastic change in your diet is one of the best ways to get rid of Candida overgrowth, but specifically the Candida Diet. Cutting out all gluten products from recipes, most dairy's, very low all-natural sugar intake, cutting out caffeine, and absolutely no processed foods. People underestimate the power of food and what we ingest daily. There are antibiotics that can quicken the process of Candida die off that you can get recommended by a doctor but for now, I'll walk you through the all-natural way.

* Live probiotics play a huge role in Candida die-off, so make sure to pick up a bottle. *

Candida Clean Foods To Add To Recipes

Non-Starchy Vegetables

• Artichoke

• Asparagus

• Baby corn

• Bamboo shoots

• Bean sprouts

• Beets

• Brussels sprouts

• Broccoli

• Carrots

• Cauliflower

• Celery

• Chayote

• Cucumber

• Daikon

• Eggplant

• Greens (collard, kale, mustard, turnip)

• Green Beans

• Hearts of palm

• Jicama

• Kohlrabi

• Leeks

• Mushrooms

• Okra

• Onions

• Peppers

• Radishes

• Rutabaga

• Salad greens (chicory, lettuce, romaine, spinach, arugula, radicchio, watercress)

• Sprouts

• Squash (cushaw, summer, crookneck, spaghetti, zucchini)

• Tomato

• Turnips

• Water chestnuts

Proteins

• Eggs

• Wild fish (Salmon, Herring, Anchovies)

• Grass-fed beef

• Pasture-raised poultry, including chicken

• Bone Broth

*Avoid Tuna & Swordfish as they are high in mercury*

Dairy Products

• Keifer

• Yogurt

• Ghee

• Butter

Nuts & Seeds

• Pecans

• Brazil Nuts

• Almonds

Baking Flours

• Coconut Flour

• Almond flour

Non- Gluentous Grains

• Amaranth

• Buckwheat

• Flax

• Millet

• Quinoa

• Rice, including wild rice

• Sorghum

• Soy

• Tapioca (cassava root)

Herbs & Spices

• Black Pepper

• Dill

• Cinnamon

• Coconut Aminos

• Garlic

• Ginger

• Paprika

• Oregano

• Rosemary

• Thyme

• Tumeric

• Salt

Oils

• Coconut oil

• Olive Oil

• Ghee

Sweeteners

• Monk Fruit

• Stevia

• Erythritol

• Xylitol

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Candida Recipes

Now, onto the good stuff. These clean recipes are going to have you and your gut glowing!

Breakfast Recipes:

- Keto Pancakes with Greek Yogurt Chia Pudding:

* There are some really great pre-made Keto pancake brands out there if you're feeling lazy *

Pancake Mix Recipe:

• I cup Almond Flour

• ¼ Cup Coconut Flour

• 4 Large Eggs

• 2 tbsp Monk Fruit Sugar

• 1 tsp Baking Powder

• 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk

• ¼ cup Avocado Oil

Chia Pudding:

• 1 cup all-natural unsweetened Greek Yogurt

• 1 tsp monk fruit sugar

• 1 tbsp of Chia seeds

• Topped with a handful of blueberries and blackberries

- Veggie Scramble Recipe:

• 2 Large Eggs

• 1 Chopped Tomato

• ¼ Chopped Onion

• ½ Cup Asparagus

• Handful of Spinach

• Pinch Salt and Pepper

- Breakfast Smoothie Recipe:

• 1 Whole Avocado

• 1 tbsp Spirulina

• ¼ Cup of Blueberries

• ¼ Cup of Blackberries

• Handful of Spinach

• Half a Handful of Cilantro

• 1 Whole Green Apple

• 1 ½ Cup Almond Milk/ Cocomilk

- Chia Pudding Recipe:

• ½ cup Chia Seeds

• 2 Tbsp Carob Powder

• 1 pinch Himalayan Pink Salt

• 2 cup Almond Milk

• ¼ tsp Monk Fruit Sugar

• Topped with Blueberries and Blackberries

Lunch & Dinner Recipes

- Veggie Quinoa Salad Recipe (with or without grilled chicken) :

• Romaine Lettuce, however much you desire

• 1 cup Quinoa, however much you desire in the salad, save the rest for another meal!

• ½ of a Tomato

• ¼ of an Onion

• ½ Carrot

• ½ Bell Pepper

• Chopped fresh garlic

• Top with Olive Oil, Lemon, Salt, and Pepper

- Coconut Chicken Curry Recipe * I meal prep this because I’m obsessed with it *

• 1 ½ whole cans of Coconut Milk

• 2 Cups Diced Chicken

• 1 whole Carrot

• 2 Diced Tomato’s

• 2 tbsp Fresh Ginger

• 4 Chopped Garlic Cloves

• ¼ head of Cauliflower

• 1 Cup Green Beans

• 2 Handfuls of Spinach

• 1 cup Chopped Asparagus

• 2 tbsp Turmeric

• 3 tbsp Olive Oil

• 2 tsp Paprika

• 2 tsp Cayenne

• 1 tsp Salt

• 1 tsp Black Pepper

• Topped with ¼ cup fresh Cilantro

*Prepared with either rice or rice noodles*

I’ll give a bit of instruction on this one because it took me a bit to perfect.

I start with prepping and grilling the cauliflower, carrots, and ginger in Olive oil for about 5-7 mins and then add in the full amount of coconut milk and spices and let it simmer the whole time I’m prepping and adding the rest of the ingredients to absorb the flavors. I put on the rice or rice noodles when all ingredients have been added to the dish. Allowing the ingredients to simmer and absorb all the flavors for about 15-20 minutes while the rice or noodles cook.

- Grilled Salmon w/ Sautéed Veggies Recipe

• 8 oz Salmon

• 2 Chopped Garlic Cloves

• 2 Handful Spinach

• Handful Whole Asparagus

• 1 Whole Lemon

• Salt

• Pepper

• Paprika

- Zoodle Pasta w/ Tomato Sauce Recipe (with or without ground beef)

• 2 Cup Zoodles noodle

• Low- Sugar Organic Tomato Sauce ( if time is of the essence)

• 1 1/2 Cup Ground beef

Home-made Tomato Sauce

• 10 tomatoes

• 1 tsp salt

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp tomato paste

• 4 garlic cloves

• 2 basil sprig

• 1 bay leaf

* Grate tomato skins off, and grate the remaining tomato into the pot. Add the rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil. Once brought to a boil reduce to a simmer and let it sit for 10-15 mins. *

-Chicken Satay w/ Almond Sauce Recipe

Chicken Marinade

• 1 package Organic Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs

• ½ cup canned light coconut milk

• ½ of a lime, juiced

• 1 tablespoon Monk Sugar

• 2 teaspoons coconut aminos

• ½ teaspoon Sriracha

• 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger

• 2 cloves of chopped garlic

• 1 tsp Paprika

• ¼ teaspoon ground coriander

• Cilantro and chopped almonds for garnish

Almond Butter Dipping Sauce

• ¼ cup almond butter

• ¼ cup warm water

• 2 tablespoons canned light coconut milk

• 1 tablespoon monk sugar

• ½ of a lime

• 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger

• ½ teaspoon coconut aminos

• ½ teaspoon Sriracha

After a 4-6 weeks of these Candida Diet Cleanse recipes, you will notice an immense change in your gut. I personally noticed higher changes in my energy, significantly less bloating, brighter skin, and the loss of sugar cravings along the way. My experience with thrush, or Candida, might be a bit different from others, but overall helped me so much I now incorporate these recipes into my daily life outside of just the Candida Cleanse.