Table of Contents
Introduction 9
1 Introduction to Candida 11
What Is Candida? 12
Who Gets Candida? 14
How Does Candida Present Itself? 15
How Long Can Candida Last? 17
2 The Missing Link in Health Care 19
Candida's History 20
The Antibiotic Curse 22
Doctors and Candida 25
Is Candida Dangerous? 27
What Makes Candida Worse? 28
3 Diagnosing Candida 31
How Is Candida Diagnosed? 32
Should You Get Tested? 34
Candida Testing 35
Trusting the Tests 41
4 Treating Candida 45
Medications 46
Herbs 49
Probiotics 56
Fatty Acids 59
What Not to Use to Treat Candida 61
5 Blood-Related Issues Associated with Candida 65
Blood Sugar Imbalances 66
Hypoglycemia 66
Hyperglycemia 69
Diabetes 71
Gestational Diabetes 72
6 Digestive Problems Associated with Candida 75
Low Levels of Hydrochloric Acid 76
Acid Reflux 76
Gastritis 77
Ulcers 78
Constipation 84
Obesity 85
What about Gluten Intolerance? 86
7 The Candida Diet 89
The Essentials 90
The Power of Nature 95
Yes Foods 97
How Long Does It Take? 103
8 Cooking on the Diet 105
Preparation, Preparation, Preparation 106
Grocery List 107
Juicing 108
Spread the Word 109
Nature's Gifts 109
Keeping It Simple 110
Dining Out 111
Genetically Modified Organisms in the Kitchen? 112
9 Breakfast Ideas 115
10 Appetizers 121
11 Sauces and Marinades 133
12 Salads 151
13 Lunch 157
14 Soups and Stews 165
15 Sides 180
16 Chicken 217
17 Fish 227
18 Beef and Lamb 243
19 Beverages 265
Appendix A FAQ about Candida 271
Appendix B Superfoods 281
Standard U.S./Metric Measurement Conversions 293
Index 294
