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Old 12-01-2011, 16:26
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Hi, I'm about to embark on a yeast free diet which forbids, amongst other things, anything with sugar in it, including fructose, because this encourages yeast growth.

This means that vegetables are okay, but not fruit. I did this for 3 weeks once a few years ago, but am seriously considering giving it longer this time because 3 weeks is only long enough to get rid of the yeast, but not to expell all the the yeast toxins.

My main concern is that I will be missing out on the vitamins commonly associated with fruit. Will I get enough just by eating common vegetables?
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Old 12-01-2011, 21:48
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I know this is going to sound silly, but have a look into eating seaweed Seaweed contains most of the minerals and vitamins, not to mention being a good source of calcium and protein.

Have a look at the Clearspring range.


If you don't fancy seaweed, you could always take multivitamin pills
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Old 12-01-2011, 21:52
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why oh why? surely a doctor hasn't recommended this? unless it was gillian mckeith the quack..
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Old 12-01-2011, 21:58
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Some people with recurrent candida are unfortunately faced with the choice of a short term sugar free diet or carrying on with the symptoms. Its not intended to be for ever.

I'd take an all round multi-vit, and some of those live bacteria capsules. (can't remember the name) If you're a smoker, an extra dose of vit-c.
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Old 12-01-2011, 22:13
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So cant your doctor advise? instead of random internet people? Its hardly trivial just cutting sugar from a diet.
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Old 13-01-2011, 02:08
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My sister has candida and takes a multivitamin every day, I think she takes Solgar VM75 (check the ingredients just in case I am wrong).

Might be worth going into your local vitamin shop and ask them about what tablet has what you need.
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Old 13-01-2011, 07:46
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I have been fruit free for nearly a year now I find with plenty of vegetables in my diet I am not lacking anything at all. Doctor agrees too I am fine and can carry on as I am for the rest of my life.
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Old 13-01-2011, 19:18
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Thanks you to those of you who replied with a proper answer. I like the idea of seaweed. I had forgotten about that, but I know it's supposed to be very nutritious so I might look out for it.

"whoever", did you actually read my original post? I did NOT ask whether or not I should be doing it, I asked if anyone could think of a good substitute for the vitamins in food.

If you don't have anything helpful to add, why bother replying? You're just spamming up the thread. I'm quite sick of people who come on threads just to bitch about the OP post because they think they know better. Answer the question or don't bother posting really.

As it happens, this has previously been recommended by a medic although not a doctor. I don't like the way the doctor treats this condition.
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Old 14-01-2011, 09:03
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I would say do whatever works for you best Diva, I am allergic and go into anaphalactic shock if I eat anything with a stone or a pip - so would suggest the poster really needs to know more about why a question is asked before making assumptions.
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Old 16-01-2011, 12:02
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"whoever", did you actually read my original post? I did NOT ask whether or not I should be doing it, I asked if anyone could think of a good substitute for the vitamins in food.

If you don't have anything helpful to add, why bother replying? You're just spamming up the thread.
Not really, as he raised an important point. Much of what is written about yeast problems is quackery. Candidiasis hypersensitivity is a curious diagnosis, being neither a proper allergy nor an infection. Many doctors would be reluctant to go there, as presumably you have found with your own.

I would say you are on the right track with giving attention to your diet. These things are often linked with how well you are looking after yourself. Just make sure you do not look after yourself poorly in an attempt to follow this particular diet plan.
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Old 16-01-2011, 18:46
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Spirulina is your answer, a super super food
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Old 16-01-2011, 18:54
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Eat a wide variety of vegetables and you'll be fine.
Don't forget that plenty of veg are actualy fruits ( ie toms, peppers (contain a good amount of vit c), aubergines,..) but they don't contain the amount of sugars like the fruity fruits
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Old 17-01-2011, 10:07
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I agree with La Chatte eat mostly veg and I am sure you will be fine ((I am allergic to most fruits so give them a wide berth, various blood tests have confirmed that I get enough vitamins and minerals).

Eat a variety of colours of veg and as Gmphmac posted - seaweed is great. I eat mine either in a noodle and miso soup or as salad with chinese leaf etc - delicious.
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Old 17-01-2011, 10:11
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Hi, I'm about to embark on a yeast free diet which forbids, amongst other things, anything with sugar in it, including fructose, because this encourages yeast growth.

This means that vegetables are okay, but not fruit. I did this for 3 weeks once a few years ago, but am seriously considering giving it longer this time because 3 weeks is only long enough to get rid of the yeast, but not to expell all the the yeast toxins.

My main concern is that I will be missing out on the vitamins commonly associated with fruit. Will I get enough just by eating common vegetables?
why on earth would you do this - unless under the supervision of a doctor

inuit's are genetically modified to live on a diet of blubber.
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Old 17-01-2011, 10:15
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I think that question has been asked and answered previously, some of us also have given other reasons to do it too.
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Old 17-01-2011, 10:23
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I think that question has been asked and answered previously, some of us also have given other reasons to do it too.
Thank you Molliepops, quite right. It's a shame that some members only see fit to come on threads in order to be destructive. I'm genuinely sure my GP doesn't want to be bothered with my diet, or would probably prescribe some drug for it.

To be honest, I think the protesters on here have only limited ideas about nutrition.

Since I am now 52, I am not only quite good at self-diagnosis, but also quite happy to take full responsibility for what I am doing with my own body - and able to do it sensibly. I cannot take responsibility for those who are not.
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Old 17-01-2011, 10:26
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why on earth would you do this - unless under the supervision of a doctor

inuit's are genetically modified to live on a diet of blubber.
To get rid of excess yeast in the body, without bothering my GP!

Inuits have nothing to do with it. You're off-topic.
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Old 17-01-2011, 10:52
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Vegetables are just as good as fruits for vitamins.

Brussel sprouts contain a huge amount of vitamin C.
Carrots, vitamin A.

No fruit is ok, if you eat vegetables - preferably raw.
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Old 17-01-2011, 22:47
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To get rid of excess yeast in the body, without bothering my GP!

Inuits have nothing to do with it. You're off-topic.
granted i was off-topic with inuit's - the point is that certain digestions have evolved to cope with a strategy that doesn't offer a full range of normal nutrients.

eg i know some african tribes can't tolerate milk.


good luck to you, but i still struggle to see the benefit of deliberately abstaining from fruit. of course you could take vitamin pills. just can't see the point.
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Old 17-01-2011, 23:04
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Maybe avocado would be a good idea too even tho its a fruit. I am sure a variety of veg will cover all vitamins you need.
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Old 20-01-2011, 17:11
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Try spirulina. I eat it. It is meant to be a wonderfood and astronughts live on it. It is an algae. Honestly it contains everything needed for life. Read about it on the web.
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