Candida - yeast infection - is known as the disease that makes you feel "sick all over".

Candida - yeast infection - is known as the disease that makes you feel "sick all over". It can also be confused with other food intolerance like dairy and gluten intolerance.

How common is Candida?
Yeast infection is extremely common. Up to one in three or 35% of people have yeast infections at any time. Could this be you?

What are the symptoms of Candida?
Yeast infection carries the widest spectrum of symptoms of any food sensitivity: skin problems like ringworm, gastro-intestinal problems, lethargy, headache, breathing difficulties, mood swings.

Candida - yeast infection - is known as the disease that makes you feel "sick all over". It can also be confused with other food intolerance like dairy and gluten intolerance.

How is Candida identified?
Although clinical testing is available it is generally inconclusive. The most useful indicator is the patient's history of yeast infections: vaginal, ear or throat infections, jock itch etc.
Yeast infection can appear with hormonal change like pregnancy, hormone therapy or the contraceptive pill.
Yeast infection carries the widest spectrum of symptoms of any food sensitivity: skin problems like ringworm, gastro-intestinal problems, lethargy, headache, breathing difficulties, mood swings.

How did I get Candida?
The appearance of Candida can indicate stress or a compromised immune system.
Anything that weakens the immune system can trigger a yeast infection: the Pill, stress, poor diet, repeated courses of antibiotics, hormonal changes.
A yeast infection can often be a real indicator of stress in a person otherwise unwilling to acknowledge such a situation.

How is Candida treated?
For Yeast infections a combination of yeast-free diet

When will I be cured from Candida?
For most people a yeast-free diet is a temporary measure until the body recovers. Once the Candida overgrowth is under control you can resume a normal diet.
The hardest thing about a yeast-free diet is knowing about 'hidden' yeast in foodstuffs, beverages and medications.

Yeast Infection
The Candida yeast organism is normally kept in check by the human immune system. But sometimes, particularly when the immune system is compromised it will multiply rapidly and overwhelm our systems leading to a variety of unpleasant symptoms – collectively known as Candidiasis or yeast infection.
Candida is opportunistic. That is, it takes over when mechanisms that usually keep it in check are temporarily weakened.
Hormonal changes in the body, as with hormone therapy, pregnancy and the contraceptive pill can trigger a yeast infection in people whose immune systems are under challenge, stress. Repeated courses of anti-biotics can also be a trigger.

Beating Candida
If you are sure you have a Yeast sensitivity problem, a Yeast-free diet is central to your recovery.
You must be vigilant about avoiding yeasts in foods, drinks and medications

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Turkey & Vegetables Skillet

Turkey & Vegetables Skillet

A quick, easy and low calorie dinner.

Ingredients
1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
3 medium whole tomatoes, chopped
3 tbsps tomato paste
2 tsps dried basil
2 tsps dried oregano
2 tsps garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
2 medium zucchini, sliced
12 oz lean ground turkey

Directions
Spray non-stick cooking spray in a large skillet.
Brown turkey and onion over medium heat until turkey is cooked through and onion is soft, about 10 minutes.
Add tomatoes, tomato paste and seasonings. Simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes.
Add zucchini and cook for 5 minutes more. Serve while hot.

A great substitute for mashed potatoes

Classic Mashed Cauliflower
A great substitute for mashed potatoes.

Ingredients
1 head medium cauliflower
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 fl oz water
1 dash sea salt

Directions
Chop cauliflower into flourettes, boil until very tender (about 10 minutes).
Drain and place in a blender or food processor.
Add olive oil and water, one tablespoon at a time until a smooth consistency, similar to mashed potatoes, is reached.
Season with sea salt and pepper and/or chives to taste. Serve immediately.

A low calorie and high fiber alternative to pasta.

Cabbage Noodles

A low calorie and high fiber alternative to pasta.
Ingredients 4 cups shredded cabbage
1 tsp sea salt

Directions:
Boil a quart of water in a pot, add sea salt.
Shred cabbage and add to boiling water.
Cook until tender-soft.
Drain in a colander.
Add your favorite pasta sauce.
Try different sauces, but tomato-based sauces taste best with cabbage.

Gluten Free Pan Fried Chicken

Gluten Free Pan Fried Chicken
1/2 teaspoon(s) ground red pepper (cayenne)
3/4 teaspoon(s) sea salt
1 (3-pound) cut-up chicken
5 or 6 tablespoons of coconut oil (I use LouAna Coconut Oil)

Frying chicken is a quick and simple way of cooking chicken where the cooking can be accomplished by the use of two different methods, pan-frying and deep-fat frying. Both methods work on the principle of using hot oil to cook the chicken, producing chicken with a crispy brown outside and juicy, flavorful meat inside. The chicken is generally coated with a thin layer of brown rice flour. Chicken pieces are generally used for frying, rather than a whole chicken.

Pan-Frying: When pan-frying, a heavy skillet with deep sides is generally used. The chicken pieces are coated with flour that has been seasoned with salt, pepper and at times, paprika. It can also be seasoned with other spices, such as chili or curry powder, marjoram, oregano, basil, thyme, and rosemary to create a desired flavor.
To fry, heat 5 or 6 tablespoons of oil in a heavy skillet over a medium-high burner until the oil is very hot. Place the chicken pieces in the hot oil, skin side down, one piece at a time. Leave enough space between pieces so that they are not crowded. This allows the pieces to cook and brown more evenly.
Continue to cook over a medium heat, turning until all sides are golden brown and the meat is cooked thoroughly.
As the pieces finish cooking, they should be removed from the pan and placed on a paper towel to allow grease to drain.
Bob's Red Mill Organic Brown Rice Flour
• Made from pure organic brown rice
• An excellent source of protein, fiber, and minerals such as magnesium and selenium
• A mild, nutty flour ideal for gluten-free baking
• California-grown and packaged in Milwaukie, Oregon


Coconut Oil: Ideal for baking, sauteing, and stir-frying, due to its excellent flavor and aroma. Coconut oil contains no trans fat and no cholesterol.

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Foods That Burn Fat

To burn fat quicker you must try eating more foods that burn fat which are usually found on your fridge. By eating these foods that burn fat you maintain a healthy diet as they have low fat and calorie content and are a good energy source Because you consume less calories your body is forced to use up its fat reserves for energy to uphold its basic physiological functions. A healthy weight loss diet would include eating 4-6 small meals daily containing fat burning foods.

Here are several examples of foods that burn fat:

Vegetables: Most vegetables consist of a lot of bulk and very little calories. Vegetables such as celery, lettuce, broccoli are high in fiber and low in calories and thus fall into the foods that burn fat class. Due to the benefits of low calories and fat, in order to lose fat you should eat vegetables as much as you can.

Chicken Breasts: Another effective fat burning food is chicken breasts (when served skinless). Relative to the rest of the chicken , chicken breasts are the lowest in fat and calories. It is important to cook chicken breasts with healthy cooking methods such as boiling, broiling, or baking and remove all the skin.

Egg Whites: Another wonderful food that burns fat is egg whites which contain 0% fat and are the purest source of protein. Egg whites are a great no fat food as the egg’s yolk holds 100% of the fat. To separate the egg white from the yolk is rather easy . Break the egg shell into two halves, pour the contents back and forth from one half to the other leaking the egg white into a bowl beneath until only the yolk remains in the shells. You could also visit your local grocery store and purchase ready-made egg whites. They normally come in carton containers like milk and cream.

Fish: Fish is an amazing source of Omega 3 and other healthy fats, and by cooking it correctly you can decrease its calories. Never fry fish if you are attempting to lose weight, instead boil, bake, broil, or steam it. By avoiding oil you consume less calories. Adding sauces to the fish will also skyrocket the calories you consume, so avoid this at all costs .

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