The Questions I Get Asked Most Often About Yeast, Diet and Weight Loss 

Could you send me a list of foods to eat?
Please see the table at the bottom of this page.

I am a vegetarian and the diet outlined in the book is largely composed of animal proteins. Are animal proteins the only kinds of proteins that can be used to starve the yeast beast, or would beans, nuts , and seeds be ok?
One of the reasons protein without any high glycemic (starchy) carbohydrates is so successful is the chemistry of the body, which I don't claim to understand scientifically, but several doctors (Atkins, Schwartzbein, etc.) have explained well in their books. Somehow, when there are not many carbs around, even large quantities of protein do not cause weight gain and, in fact, spurs on weight loss. If I didn't eat enough protein the weight loss slowed - I used to eat 1/4 pound of cheese and 2 or 3 eggs for breakfast, and a quarter pound of cheese and a half pound of protein for lunch, and a large protein portion with salad for dinner, and snack on turkey, cheese, leftover meats, etc. during the day, consuming very large amounts of food and losing like crazy. (If I ate anywhere near that amount now, as my diet is not carb restricted anywhere nearly as much, I would be in weight trouble!)

I am confident that you can do this as a vegetarian. Find a good source for nutritional information on line (there are many) and check the carbohydrates in the beans, tofu, nuts, etc. that you are eating and determine the glycemic index (GI). (The GI of a food is calculated by multiplying the glycemic index by the amount of carbohydrate in grams provided by a food and dividing the total by 100.) Choose the lowest GI foods and make these your staples. A wonderful resource is available from Low-Carb Diet Tools. It lets you looks up foods specifically or in categories, and allows you several options to customize your search.

Remember, the most important thing is to avoid sugar, flour, and starch (high GI veggies like potatoes and all grains) and take the antifungals. My lab has been doing ongoing research on this and we have just developed a very effective antifungal, Candidacidin, which is now available on line. The proprietory formula we use does not require rotation as yeast does not build up a tolerance to it.

The book says to use more than one type of probiotic; does that mean at the same time or alternately? Should I use 3 different probiotics every day, or should I use one brand one day or one week, and use another brand another day or week?
Probiotics don't kill yeast; they do populate your digestive system with bacteria helpful to the digestive process. There are many probiotic blends available on line and in health food stores. Choose one from a reputable company that offers a multi-specied probiotic with high numbers of live bacteria.

What is the best bread, that is yeast and wheat free, you have ever had?
Yeast likes all grains - and corn is actually a grain. Eat NO bread (crackers, pasta, etc.). Be creative - there are some ideas in another FAQ, right above the chart of what to eat/avoid.

The book says to alternate the antifungals, and I was wondering how often should I alternate? Should I use candidate one day and grape fruit seed extract another day, or should I alternate weekly, monthly?
I lost weight only using grapefruit seed extract, but added the Candidate to the program when my research showed that after a while (two or three months) the yeast were less effected by the grapefruit seed extract, though it was still working. While I am not battling the Beast physically any longer, as an obesity counselor I always have to keep seeking new ways to improve the program for those who follow my diet and weight loss program.

Remember, it only takes 90-120 days to get your yeast under control, depending on your level of commitment to the yeast control diet and your level of activity; hard work exercise makes your digestive system move faster and yeast has less time to grow; yeast is also expelled when you sweat (from exercise, not Vegas temperature). If you are committed to doing it in 90 days one antifungal will do it. If you know you are not being 100% vigilant, appropriately plan on longer, and plan on a second antifungal at the halfway point. If you are using Candidacidin, you do not have to rotate formulas.

What do I ask my Dr. to check for? I get yeast infections all the time when on antibiotics or just after my monthly period, and I just can't seem to lose the weight. (and another) My Doctor doesn't believe in this theory. I'm on a fixed income and can't afford to have test run on my own, or to purchase the expensive at home test.Could you tell me what the blood test was? I am uncertain which is a better way to detect yeast overgrowth, saliva or blood testing?
Many doctors do not believe in the yeast problem. There's an old but wonderful book called The Yeast Connection you might want to read. Chances are if you have the symptoms you have yeast. We offer a test kit good for saliva, blood, etc.; others order stool tests, which only report on Candida albicans - BUT SAVE YOUR MONEY - DON'T TEST! If you have the symptoms form the list below (more comprehensive list available on my website, BeautyAndTheYeastBeast.com) and start the program. If you feel better in one week, you have yeast; keep up the good work!

What about Stevia?
Stevia is a wonderful natural sweetener available in drops and powder, with and without added fiber; it is fine to use this.

I'm surprised there are no recipes. Can you send me some?
There are no recipes because the diet is so straight protein and green veg based. Any recipe not using flour, starch or sugar is fine. There are some tricks though: romaine lettuce leaves make good sandwich bookends, as do cheese slices. You can roll up your protein in the lettuce or cheese like a wrap, too. Mayo and butter are allowed - make use of this. EAT OFTEN - the worst thing you can do on any diet is go hungry. You can eat large amounts of protein without weight gain if you are not adding carbs.

I have discovered that I have a yeast infection in the folds of my skin. (and yes, I am 60-65 lb. overweight). I am interested in your supplement cure, but don't know if I could make it two weeks with no sugar, flour or starch. What can I eat?????? I am trying to stay away from red meat now, as well. Please tell me more about your supplements and ideas for daily menus.
You might want to get my Candidaderm; it's especially formulated to treat skin fold rashes. It is a mixture of Candidacidin, to fight the yeast, and allantoin, the best thing for your skin, in a lotion with an aloe vera base, for healing without or with reduced scarring.

You can read above about what to eat. Red meat is actually a very high acid food, and also leaves rotting debris in your intestines if you don't get enough fiber and exercise to move it through. (I love red meat - I just eat Good to Go or POA every day to make sure my digestive system keeps mvoing things along.)

The sugar kick takes about three days. If you can be sure to get ZERO sugar (watch the hidden stuff - anything that ends in -ose is a no-no) you will find after 3 days you have no cravings for sugar/flour. The longer you go without them the less they even tempt you and, believe it or not, you will reach a place where you do give in and take a bite and find it's sickeningly sweet!

I think the advice you give is better than any doctor I know so I want to ask you if you have a solution for this problem. My son (and myself too) now has terrible canker sores under his tongue and on both sides of his tongue. He went to the doctor Monday and was told to gargle with a mixture of Maalox and Benadryl elixir. His throat is so sore that he can hardly drink water. I called the doctor office back today as I am concerned about him losing weight and being dehydrated. They still have not called me back. Do you know of anything prescription or over-the-counter that would kick this in the butt for now and anything to take for preventitive.
I am not a doctor and can't give medial advice. However, I can tell you that from what I know the recommended gargle mixture will help with the symptoms and he will get better, but it won't address the cause, which is likely yeast. He can use the nasal solution Candidacidin NSR as a gargle (the stuff is sfe enough to drink: it's deionized water and Candidacidin, which is just a proprietary blend of household spices.) Pedialyte makes a children's frozen ice stick that has al the important electrolytes in it for children who are sick and in danger of dehydrating. The cold should e soothing to his throat. Cheap version: get any powdered drink with electrolytes (emergen-c, etc.) or a bottle of one of the Gatorade drinks and freeze it in ice cube trays; he can hold them in a towel and suck on them. I hope he's better soon!