The most difficult part of any
Anti-Fungal diet is finding a nutritious, healthy diet plan that will keep you satisfied without feeding your Fungus overgrowth.
That’s why we have developed an extensive list of all the wonderful foods that you can still eat on the Anti-Fungal Diet.
Once you see all of the foods that you still can still eat, you will really begin to realize that this diet isn’t as restrictive as you might have previously thought. That said, the vast majority of convenience and ‘processed’ foods will never appear here. If you follow this plan you won’t be eating McDonald’s, sugary snacks, or any of the typical supermarket processed foods any time soon.
If you stick to the foods on this list, you can be sure that you are not feeding your fungal infestation, and that you making progress towards your goal of getting your body back to a healthy, balanced state. Here are some general rules that you need to be aware of when you are planning your meals during your Fungus treatment:
Eat lots of non-starchy vegetables and whole unprocessed foods.
Buy organic if you can. Failing that, buy local and seasonal produce. The key here is to get the most nutritional value from the food that you can.
Eat eggs fresh cuts of meat. and non-toxic fish.
Eggs are a fantastic, nutritious source of protein. White meats like chicken are also good options. Don’t eat too much red meat like beef or lamb. For fish, stick to small fish like herring and sardines, along with wild salmon.
Drink lots of water.
Filtered water should be your main drink. However, herbal teas and chicory coffee are also OK. Small amounts of coffee, tea, green tea, decaf coffee, and vegetable juice are allowed.
Eat fermented foods.
Foods like sauerkraut, kefir, yogurt, and kimchi are really nutritious and great for your gut health too.
Flavor your food with lots of herbs and spices.
Almost all herbs and spices are permitted at this stage. Just be a little careful with chilies or anything that may aggravate a damaged intestinal lining.
Avoid foods with a high Glycemic Load.
Foods with lots of natural or added sugars will feed your Fungus overgrowth. This includes most fruits, white rice, white pasta, starchy vegetables, and processed meats. The best starchy vegetables that are allowed are rutabaga and turnip, due to their antifungal properties. Other starchy vegetables should be kept to a minimum.
Avoid foods containing mold.
Moldy foods have the potential to trigger a reaction in those who are particularly sensitive to yeast. Examples are nuts and leftover foods. If you do choose to eat nuts, choose the ones with low mold content and follow our tips regarding their preparation before consumption.
Avoid processed foods or foods with added sugar.
You might be surprised what your processed food contains. Typical ingredients in processed meats might include sulfates, nitrates and lots of added sugar, for instance. Ketchup is typically loaded with high fructose corn syrup and many mayonnaises are full of various forms of sugar as well. As always, read the list of ingredients carefully.
Avoid pesticides, antibiotics or mercury
Give your immune system a break and stay away from foods that are heavily treated with pesticides or antibiotics. Buying organic is the safest route, but if you can’t afford organic food there are some good alternatives. For example, kosher food has many of the same standards as certified organic food but maybe less pricey. Fish with high mercury levels are another item to watch out for, so make sure to familiarize yourself with the ‘safe’ fish vs. those high in mercury.
Minimize your caffeine intake.
The caffeine in coffee and tea can stress your adrenal glands and HPA axis, ultimately deregulating them and undermining your immune system and overall recovery. If you find giving them up is impossible, then you can try cutting down to small amounts instead, or switching to green tea or decaffeinated coffee instead. This is a much less restrictive diet than the one you have been following during the detox. Using herbs, spices, and trying new flavorings can really help to make it even more interesting and tasty. Investigating and trying out new recipe ideas, while getting really creative with your cooking, will help make this phase more enjoyable and feel like less of a chore!