Oh the dreaded Candida diet!If you’re in it, you may have a lot of questions, doubts, fears, etc… Let’s help get you through this!
For those of you who are new to our site, the three of us sisterssuffered from candida for quite a few years and when we learned what it was and how to heal it, it led us down the path to natural sweeteners and ultimately, this blog. While we don’t follow the strict candida diet anymore, we do strive to live a healthy, balanced lifestyle.Whether candida is a problem for you or not, eating foods that are candida friendly is a great way to maintain a healthy, alkaline body. If you are following the candida diet, we have a big treat for you today! These candida cookies are a dessert that will keep your body alkaline and in candida-killing mode! While we don’t claim that the diet (or these cookies) will heal all ailments, we have found it to improve our own health. And while on the candida diet, we do claim these cookies to completely help your sanity!
One of the best things that can be done while on a candida cleanse is to increase raw vegetables, eggs and nuts. However, just living off of veggies for several weeks is no fun. For greater chance of success and staying devoted to the cleanse, delicious snacks and treats are in order! Let’s make some candida-friendly cookies!
These candida cookies are a great example of one treat we would eat when we followed the candida diet. You might be surprised that some of the items on the list are acceptable for the diet. You might also be surprised at how easy this recipe is. Don’t let that fool you, these cookies are candida diet perfection.
These cookies contain healthy fats, proteins and sugars that are all acceptable for the diet. The cinnamon enhances flavor, reduces inflammation and promotes good digestion. The xylitol sweetens these cookies while helping to kill the candida! Yes, xylitol is a fabulous lifesaver on this cleanse because it can help speed up your healing by killing off the candida! That’s a pretty sweet deal for a cookie. Please treat yourself, enjoy and get well!
Candida Killing Cinnamon Cookies
Delicious sugar-free cinnamon cookies suitable for the candida diet!
Ingredients
- 3TablespoonsCoconut Oil, softened
- 1 1/2TablespoonsNatural Unsweetened Almond, Cashew or Sunflower Seed Butter
- 3TablespoonsXylitol
- 1Large Eggif your eggs are small, please use 2 eggs
- 1/4teaspoonBaking Soda
- 1/2teaspoonBaking Powder
- 1/4teaspoonSea or Pink Salt
- 1teaspoonPure Vanilla Extract
- 1teaspoonCinnamon
- 3TablespoonsCoconut Flour or 5-7 Tablespoons whole grain flour, like Whole Spelt Flour
Instructions
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, mix together the coconut oil, nut butter and xylitol together until combined. Add the egg and mix well. Add the baking soda, baking powder, salt and vanilla. Add the cinnamon and flour and mix until combined.
Scoop out the dough with a small cookie scoop and roll into smooth spheres. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 7-9 minutes. Allow to cool on the pan for AT LEAST 3 minutes. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
If doing the candida diet, you'll want to verify that the extracts you use have absolutely no sugars added to them! This may be a good idea in general, but it is very important when trying to kill off yeast and sugar overgrowth.
This recipe was originally written with coconut flour. If you would like to use another flour, please make sure it is a whole grain flour (gluten-free flours could work but you will need more of it called for in this recipe). The dough should look almost like a nut butter cookie dough.
These cookies are delicious for up to 2 days, however, sometimes when leftover for several hours, the cookie ingredients undergo a chemical reactionthat will turn the cookies green. It’s a strange reaction due to the coconut flour, baking soda and oils used. Do not be alarmed - it's not mold andthe cookies are completely safe to eat! And for some reason they won't turn green every time, it just depends on the batch. I have read several reasons for this change but am not sure if one reason is the answer for all batches/ingredients. Hope you enjoy nonetheless! :D
PS: Try a chocolate version of these candida cookies here!
FAQs
The strongest candida killers are generally recognized to be antifungal drugs, such as fluconazole (brand name Diflucan), nystatin, and clotrimazole.
Is cinnamon ok for Candida diet? ›
A little cinnamon can be an excellent addition to an anti-Candida diet. It's best when taken with foods or mixed into a beverage. Try a cinnamon tea with xylitol or stevia. Look for 'real' cinnamon if you can – this is often known as Ceylon Cinnamon.
Does cutting out sugar help Candida? ›
Sugar "feeds" yeast cells, allowing them to multiply much faster. Alternative practitioners contend that the same principles can be applied in medicine, wherein the excess sugar intake fosters Candida growth, and the restriction of sugar suppresses it.
What drink kills Candida? ›
Apple cider vinegar is the only vinegar that provides an alkalizing benefit for the body and actually causes candida to die.
What kills Candida in the gut fast? ›
Foods That Fight Candida:
- Coconut oil. This oil is high in caprylic acid, which works to break down the cell walls of yeast. ...
- Garlic. ...
- Cruciferous Vegetables & Greens. ...
- Ginger. ...
- Apple Cider Vinegar & Lemon Juice. ...
- Wild Caught Salmon. ...
- Probiotics, of course!
The best way to treat Candida is with a three-step approach:
- Starve the yeast. The first key is to eliminate foods that have yeast in them and foods that yeast likes to eat. ...
- Overpower the yeast. Some patients need a prescription anti-fungal (like Diflucan or Nystatin). ...
- Replenish good bacteria.
Here are the most important steps in your Candida cleanse:
- Follow a low-sugar, anti-inflammatory diet to boost your immunity and starve the Candida yeast.
- Take a detox supplement to support your liver and reduce your Candida symptoms.
- Use a high-quality probiotic supplement to restore your gut flora.
The key flavour component in cinnamon, cinnamaldehyde, has antifungal properties and as yeast is a fungal organism, its growth is slowed hugely by cinnamon (and even by artificial cinnamon, not just the real stuff).
Is cinnamon actually antifungal? ›
Numerous studies have shown that Cinnamon has powerful antibacterial and antifungal properties. It's been found to help stop Candida albicans in its tracks and prevent it from spreading. It's also an effective circulatory booster, which can be highly beneficial to a Candida recovery plan.
How long does it take to starve off Candida? ›
One way is to follow a candida diet plan, which is a low-sugar, yeast-free diet that helps “starve” candida fungus. A candida diet can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months to be effective.
Symptoms of candidiasis include:
- Red patch of skin (rash) with small, raised bumps (pustules).
- Itching.
- Burning sensation.
- vagin*l discharge (white or yellow).
- White patches or sores in your mouth that cause loss of taste or pain when eating or swallowing.
- Swelling (inflammation).
Eating yeast free, gluten free bread will help you minimize the effects of Celiac, and will also reduce the side effects from Candida due to reduced sugar and yeast production in your body. Right now, you can get great tasting yeast free, gluten free brown rice bread and yeast free, gluten free multi-seed rice bread.
How do you know if your Candida is dying off? ›
Candida die-off symptoms may include fever, headaches, and muscle pain. Candida die-off may cause symptoms of a yeast infection to temporarily worsen, or it may even cause new symptoms, such as a fever or stomach pain. Various types of Candida fungus can cause these infections.
Does apple cider vinegar get rid of Candida? ›
In summary, there is not enough evidence to claim that ACV will treat or prevent Candida infections in humans. Nonetheless, consuming ACV or using ACV topically could make the body a less friendly environment for Candida to survive.
Does lemon water cure Candida? ›
While lemons carry some anti-fungal properties, they primarily work by detoxing the liver as it fights off Candida [19].
What medicine kills Candida fast? ›
The standard recommended dose for most Candida infections is fluconazole at 800 mg as the loading dose, followed by fluconazole at a dose of 400 mg/d either intravenously or orally for at least 2 weeks of therapy after a demonstrated negative blood culture result or clinical signs of improvement.
What is the one time pill for Candida? ›
Fluconazole (Diflucan) is a popular yeast infection medication that only requires one dose.
How do you treat heavy Candida? ›
Since Candida is a fungus, an antifungal medicine treats the infection to stop overgrowth. Antifungal medications come in two forms: Oral: Medicine taken by mouth (tablet, liquid or lozenge). Topical: Medicine applied directly to the affected area (creams or ointments).
What is the new antifungal for Candida? ›
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved rezafungin for injection, (REZZAYOTM), a treatment for patients with candidemia and invasive candidiasis.
