| Whether it is after a workout, for a | | | | diet. |
| middle-of-the-day boredom buster, or as a way | | | | Below are a few candida snack ideas to help you |
| to tide you over to the next meal, healthy snacks | | | | as you put together that list: |
| are an important part of a healthy diet. Of course, | | | | Creamy Coffee Shake |
| when you think of snacks, it is likely that cookies, | | | | Ingredients: |
| chips and other vending machine goodies come to | | | | 2 T. Heavy Whipping Cream |
| mind, but these simply do not work for someone | | | | 2 Whole Eggs, Raw (or powdered whole eggs) |
| following a candida diet. | | | | 4 oz. Strong Coffee, cooled |
| Do not fret! There is a way to enjoy snack time | | | | 2 T. Sugar-Free Syrup (vanilla or caramel are |
| while continuing to keep your body in its prime | | | | great flavors) |
| state for eliminating candida overgrowth with | | | | Cinnamon (optional) |
| candida snack ideas. | | | | 3 Ice Cubes + additional ice to pour the shake |
| As someone with a candida condition, it's very | | | | over |
| important to remove all yeast-increasing foods | | | | Combine all ingredients in a blender and serve |
| from your diet. Foods to avoid include overly | | | | over ice. Try different flavors and combinations |
| processed foods as well as foods containing sugar | | | | to suit your tastes. Another great option is to |
| and white flour. These foods feed the yeast | | | | replace the coffee with 1.5 teaspoons sugar-free |
| problem and result in more severe symptoms. | | | | Jello mix dissolved in 4 oz. boiling water. It makes |
| Instead, focus on whole, natural foods and seek | | | | a refreshing, fruity shake. |
| out candida recipes. Protein is a great way to | | | | Trail Mix |
| build-up the body through nutrition. Also, | | | | Ingredients: |
| vegetables and low-glycemic fruit contribute much | | | | Almonds |
| to the candida diet in the way of important | | | | Pecans |
| vitamins and minerals, which strengthen the | | | | Pumpkin seeds |
| system and are important weapons to have as | | | | Sunflower Seeds |
| you fight candida. | | | | Unsweetened carob chips |
| Some power-hitters to keep in your arsenal as | | | | Unsweetened, shaved coconut |
| you consider healthy, candida-friendly snacks | | | | Mix all together, toss in a baggy and you have a |
| include plain, no-sugar yogurt-which supports | | | | great energy-boosting snack for the car, after a |
| healthy bacteria in your body, as well as garlic and | | | | workout or at your desk in the office. |
| cayenne pepper to give your immune system a | | | | Cheese Crackers and Veggies |
| boost. | | | | Ingredients: |
| One important aspect to sticking to a candida | | | | Any Shredded Cheese (cheddar is a great choice) |
| diet-all snacks and meals included-is to always be | | | | Sliced Veggies (celery, peppers, cucumbers, |
| prepared for when hunger strikes. When you are | | | | cauliflower, etc.) |
| so hungry you could eat anything in sight, you | | | | Place small mounds of shredded cheese in a hot |
| probably will. But if you have healthy, | | | | skillet and fry until browned and crisp. Remove |
| candida-friendly foods at your fingertips, you are | | | | the cheese and place on a paper towel lined plate |
| less likely to binge on whatever sugar-laden treat | | | | to absorb excess oil. Allow to cool and the cheese |
| may be hanging around the pantry or office | | | | will become crisp and an ideal substitute for |
| break room. | | | | traditional crackers or chips. |
| For ultimate success, consider making a potential | | | | Don't think just because you are on a diet you |
| candida snack list and purchase all of the items | | | | can't enjoy your food. With candida snacks, you |
| needed for a week-full of snacks. Then, you | | | | can stay right on track with your diet without |
| know when you have the urge to snack, you will | | | | feeling deprived. |
| have appealing options that fit into your candida | | | | |