tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-318430952012-01-29T12:43:08.928ZA collection of recipes, tips, and book & website reviews for people following the anti-candida diet from a UK perspective.Djinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11555397089484604826noreply@blogger.comBlogger2401100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31843095.post-64284285455277726172012-01-07T20:43:00.002Z2012-01-07T20:44:41.038Z

A quick update... Over Christmas I went a little nuts, ate lots of sugar, too much meat, etc, and ended up with a nasty dose of my old 'friend', not to mention absolutely dreadful indigestion. Yuck. So, I'm going back to basics, at least until my system gets back on track. It's back to checking labels and not eating out for me. Boo. This evening I really fancied something noodley and spicy and

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The blog disappeared for a few days when Blogger's automated system decided seemingly arbitrarily that it convened the terms and conditions. After a bit of foot stamping, I got an apology and the blog was reinstated. Phew! My apologies for any inconvenience caused while The Cardboard Diet was offline.

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I've recently come back from a trip to Vienna, with a brief stop-over in Belgium either side. Belgium is not my favourite place on the planet. Don't try to change my mind; I will stick to my guns. But one of its (few) redeeming features is the range and availability of sugar-free (principally aimed at diabetics) confectionery. I managed to to pick up great slabs of two varieties of chocolate,

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Many apologies if you recently left a comment on the blog recently and it's gone unmoderated (until now). Just discovered that Gmail has been sending all notifications to my junk mail filter. Doh! Will do better in the future, promise.

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A Twitter friend thinking about going sugar-free (not for Candida-related reasons) recently asked for some advice on dealing with sugar-cravings. I thought it might be useful to reproduce what I told her here. **** Okay - if you were being really serious about this sugar-free thing you would go cold turkey. After about two weeks you'd stop craving sweet things and start to be able to better

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Wow, no posts for three months, and then two come along at once! ;) Living in Leicester is a privilege. It is one of the most multicultural cities in the UK - indeed, it may now have become Britain's first minority majority city (a title fought over with Birmingham). One of the happy results of this melting pot of cultures is access to a vast and diverse range of food stuffs.A good place to shop

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Wow - doesn't time fly? No updates generally means nothing of any import to report, which is kind of true. Though I am aware that I had promised to give some feedback on the recipes in Rebecca Richardson's Candida Can be Fun!. Overall I am very impressed. As I said in my last post, the simple fact that Rebecca is British makes it so much easier (for me) to source the ingredients and work out

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Just received my copy of a new Candida recipe book, Candida Can be Fun!, written by Rebecca Richardson - a fellow Candida sufferer. I've only managed to have a quick flick through, but the recipes look great and very suited to my tastes, i.e. lots of Asian and one-pot kinds of meals. And best of all, she's a Brit! So, the ingredients are familiar and easy to source. I shall try out some of the

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A quick post about Stewed! The whole range is a little pricey, but entirely sugar-free. Candida diet-friendly ready-meals (delicious ready-meals, I might add), just perfect for emergencies. Hurrah!

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After coughing continuously for the last week and a half (Christmas was a total wash-out), I've given in: I'm taking Pholcodine. Which, of course, is full of sugar and alcohol. Frustrating, especially as I have managed to maintain the Candida diet all through the festive period, with not one slip-up. Not even a tiny piece of Turkish Delight has passed my lips. Still, what can you do in these

Djinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11555397089484604826noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31843095.post-4926812410145599042010-12-20T21:42:00.002Z2010-12-20T21:48:45.633Z

I'm probably a bit late to the party here (the website looks pretty dated), but I've recently come across a list of recipes that make use of xylitol, including some 'candies and confection' (sweeties and cake?). I intend to have a go at the fudge recipe over Christmas, though I suspect it will turn out more 'truffley' than 'fudgey'.

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So.... the doctor prescribed me Canestan cream and a tablet. Like a good girl I took/used them. I dunno what happened, but they must have released all the dormant yeasty-beasties in my system from their slumber; I have ended up with probably the worst thrushy flare-up in years. Scuse me while I screeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaammmmmmmmmmmmm in frustration!Anyway, back at the doctor's today, during

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Long time, no hear (from me). I thought I had kicked thrushy butt, but recent events have conspired to reveal that, oh no, the Candida is still there wreaking its evil, yeasty ways in my nether regions. So, while I'm waiting to find out what my surgery/local hospital indeed to do about it, I've returned to Angela Kilmartin's advice:avoid 'sweaty' clothing - though this does mean that I might have

Djinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11555397089484604826noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31843095.post-90463946017507204112010-06-13T18:57:00.003+01:002010-06-13T19:18:54.533+01:00

Happy Yoghurt by lamazoneI have a confession to make. I HATE yoghurt. Nasty sour stuff - YUCK! I eat it because it's good for me, not because I enjoy it. Even after all these years of the anti-Candida diet, I still loathe it with a passion. I have always preferred those little pre/pro-biotic yoghurt drinks that come in dinky cartons. Convenient and infinitely yummier. But, more often than not,

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A delicious, light, nutrient-packed side dish found here (replace the sugar with agave):Gujerati-style Cabbage with Carrots1/2 lb cabbage1/2 lb carrotsfresh green chilli to taste3 tbsp oil1 pinch asafeotida (hing)1 tbsp black mustard seed1 dried red chilli1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp sugar3 tbsp chopped coriander1 tsp lemon juice1. Core the cabbage and cut into long shreds; grate the carrots; thinly slice

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I've finally located an agave-sweetened fairy cake recipe that works!* The resulting cakes are a little greasy, but fairly light and delicately flavoured. Just remember that using agave does result in a darker colour.*I haven't yet attempted to candida diet-ise the icing.

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Just popping in to say that I am still maintaining, though I'm able to tolerate the odd bit of refined sugar now and then (so, I no longer have to miss out on birthday cake, etc). My digestive system seems to be considerably more robust: I managed to survive two hefty courses of antibiotics between December and March without ill-effect. Brilliant news.My thesis is also finished - I should

Djinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11555397089484604826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31843095.post-7056857998315022832009-09-17T21:47:00.002+01:002009-09-17T21:54:34.735+01:00

Potatoes from Avignon by miladusDelicious and entirely Candida diet-friendly potato recipe shared by The Cottage Smallholder (providing you use yeast/sugar-free stock powder). Great as a side-dish, or on its own. Economical, frugal, simple and very comforting.

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Kirin recently asked how I was getting on with the Oil Cleansing Method. Well, at the moment, I'm not. You see, it was all going very well. I got a bit cocky. Bought myself some v expensive Bare Escentuals mineral make-up. Initially skin was wonderful, then two weeks in I broke out in whiteheads all over my neck, the sides of my face into my hairline and across my forehead. Being pretty certain

Djinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11555397089484604826noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31843095.post-33952576417002181182009-06-27T17:44:00.002+01:002009-06-27T17:46:32.223+01:00

Calling all candida diet bloggers!Am I'm linking to you yet (see the right-hand sidebar)? If not, drop a note in the comments and let me know your URL. No commercial sites please.

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I've recently been experimenting with the oil-cleansing method; I have pretty bad skin for a thirty-three year old. Regularly spotty, blemished, greasy combination skin. On my face, back and recently my chest. I have not been spot free since I was eleven. Rather depressing. I've tried every acne product on the market (most are too harsh), as well as topical antibiotics (which probably didn't

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Just come across a great little candida (amongst other medical complaints) blog, Rabbit Hole Wonderland. Some delicious-sounding recipes with an East Asian twist. Really keen to try some of them out. Not sure where I'll get me some minced bison in Leicester though. ;)

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...aka Jaggery. Does anyone know if it's Candida diet a-okay? I've read conflicting reports online. I ask because Innocent, best known for their smoothies, have recently launched a range of delicious looking and sounding 'veg pots', some of which contain a little of the afore-mentioned coconut sugar.Leave a comment if you have an answer!

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Whole Earth produce a cola drink* sweetened with agave syrup.  Oh happy day!  I purchased my can in Holland & Barrett and, as far as I can remember (it's been at least four years since I last had the 'real thing'), its taste was comparable with Coca-Cola and Pepsi.  I enjoyed every slurp.  It is very calorifc though (and quite expensive).  So, its just for treats in the future.*A note about the

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Made this recipe for dinner tonight.  Sounds a little odd, but is really very tasty.  And, as far as I can tell, perfectly anti-Candida diet A-OK (you could always leave out the chilli).

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You lucky, lucky people.  Two posts in as many days.  ;)  Anyway, I thought I should blog an outstanding find this lunchtime, Co-op 'truly irresistible' Karahi cook in sauce.  I read the ingredients once.  I read the ingredients twice.  My eyes did not deceive me.  There was no sugar!  Just onion, tomatoes, yoghurt and a host of authentic spices.  Sounds absolutely delicious.  Bought some

Djinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11555397089484604826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31843095.post-41377769488823053702009-04-16T19:10:00.002+01:002009-04-16T19:13:59.782+01:00

Just taking a quick break from the thesis-writing to link to Joi's recent experiments in sweet (candy) making.  The Lemon Ginger Chews sound lovely.  Does anyone know from where one can purchase erythritol in the UK?  

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Just a quick post to explain my continued absence.  I'm writing up my thesis at the moment (when I'm not wallowing in the depths of hell wondering why I ever bothered - chapter just got a mauling from my supervisor), which leaves little time for anything else.  I will probably only blog intermittently over the next couple of months, but don't let that stop you from commenting.  I read all my mail

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A question for you, dear readers.  Have you tried Lactofree products?  Presumably, if the lactose has been removed, they should be Candida diet a-ok, eh?

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This evening I've been doing a spot of experimental bakery. (I'd run out of butter and milk!)  I came up with a cake batter that tastes exactly like Chocolate Instant Whip!!!!  I used this basic recipe as my guide.These cakes have a very light texture, not too sweet, just chocolatey enough.  Enjoy!Djinn's AMAZING Instant Whip Fairy CakesMakes six small cakes25g gluten-free self-raising flour25g

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...so. to cut a long story short I shall declare just these following missives.I got through Christmas well.  I allowed myself some treats, but didn't get carried away.Since then I have come to the conclusion that yeast is not a big problem for me.  I mean eating it. So, I've started to eat slow-risen breads like ciabatta, which have no added sugar (which remains the devil).   The BBC Good Food

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I have a cold. The second in a month. Conventional, over-the-counter cold cures tend to be packed with sugar and sweeteners. I've been attempting to self-medicate with chillies, garlic and onion and lemon and honey. And, of course, plenty of rest. I've also been trying hot baths and inhaling steam to alleviate the sinus pressure. Apparently raising your temperature helps your body to fight

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Joi over at Just Saying No!!! has blogged about Vosges Sugar Free Red Fire Bars. They also make a milk chocolate Barcelona bar sweetened with maltitol. I want to try them!!! Does anywhere in Britain stock Vosges products?

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Freshly harvested parsnips, by Marj JolyFeeling chilly in this wintry weather? Then try the Parsnip and Ginger Soup recipe over on the River Nene website. Instead of butter, I substituted half olive oil spread and olive oil, yeast-free stock powder and a splash of soy sauce, instead of Worcester sauce. Delicious!

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Fungi (and yeast and thrush) gets a bad wrap on this blog. Thought it was time to redress the balance. ;)BBC NEWS Magazine 10 things fungi have done for us

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Very flat bread! By BasheemPerfect for breakfast emergencies!Serves many, best freshly cooked and serve warm.Super quick and easy flat bread3 cups of rye flour1 - 1 1/2 cups of warm watersaltvegetable oilPut flour and a good pinch of salt in mixing bowl. Make a well. Add a small amount of water and mix together. Continue to add the water to the flour until a soft dough forms.Pull off a small

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Hungarian paprika by vi4kin A delicious and comforting - and, most likely, completely inauthentic - casserole for a chilly autumn day:Beef GoulashServes 2400g quality stewing steak trimmed and cut into pieces4 medium tomatoes1 onion, peeled and chopped1 clove garlic, crushed1tbs plain flour1 tbs tomato puree1 tbs paprika1 yellow, red or green peppersalt and peppervegetable oilatural yogurt (

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Rude veg by SilverspriteA delicious, quick and easy recipe:Carrot & Potato RostiMakes one large rosti, which will serve two as a side dish, or one as a main course.3 medium carrots, washed and peeled3 medium potatoes, washed and peeledbutter or olive oil spreadsalt and peppergrated goats cheese (optional)Grate the carrots and potatoes. Place in a bowl. Season to taste and mix well with hands.

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Carrot Love by Chris CampbellI've just eaten a delicious dinner based upon two recipes recently uploaded by Maki to her excellent Just Bento blog:Easy Sugarfree Carrot Kinpara (try not to inhale the chilli fumes, like I did!)Sesame Flavoured Beef (I omitted the mirin and substituted the brown sugar for xylitol)I served the beef and carrots with boiled broccoli and King Soba (would provide a link,

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Look what I've found! Of course, there's no guarantee that all the contents would be anti-Candida friendly, but it's a start.

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I spent last weekend at home in sunny Suffolk. My favourite chocolate shop in Woodbridge - Les Chocolats Belges (OMG! They do mail order!!!) - stocks a really good range of diabetic confectionery, most of which is sweetened with maltitol. Since I was last at home in July they've started to sell even more Candida diet-friendly treats. This weekend I picked up Cavalier White Chocolate (contains

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If you're looking for some delicious and easily adaptable recipes, look no further than River Nene and Abel & Cole. Both companies deliver organic veg boxes in the UK (I get mine from River Nene), and both host a multitude of brilliant vegetable-based (but not necessarily vegetarian) recipes on their websites. I've been inspired by and made some really lovely dishes based on their recipes. A

Djinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11555397089484604826noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31843095.post-10282325548493534482008-10-07T19:42:00.001+01:002008-10-07T19:43:51.077+01:00

Yes, it is true! Somerfield have started to sell their own 'best ever' sourdough boule. I'll be trying it out later. Yum. :)

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FLARE-UP ALERT! I've been just too naughty and lax about my diet recently. So, it's back to basics for me. I guess that means I'll be posting here more frequently. And eating lots of yogurt. Yuck!

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Since starting the Candida diet I've really missed bagels with smoked turkey, gherkins and mustard. Mmmmmmm...mustard *drool*. So imagine how delighted I was to discover they can be made and are, in fact, more authentic, with sourdough starter. I used the recipe I found at Sourdough Home. This is, IMHO, the best site for naturally leavened bread recipes and tips; lots of sensible, down-to-earth

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Djinn is eating wedding cake. Djinn doesn't care. ;)

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Photo by poluzJust a quick post (mired in a case study at the moment - ugh) to let you all know how yum this recipe -courtesy of Maki - is.N.B. Instead of butter I used Olivio, or Bertolli Spread, or whatever it's called now.Tip: Kikkoman's soy sauce doesn't contain any added sugar. I buy it in big litre bottles from the Chinese supermarket and decant it into one of their pretty glass containers

Djinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11555397089484604826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31843095.post-63018271658994163792008-08-04T21:21:00.003+01:002008-08-04T21:34:08.663+01:00

By alasam Anna has asked me to post the recipe for Lemon Polenta Cake. I don't normally reproduce recipes published elsewhere, but as this is an adaptation, I'll make an exception (suggested substitutes in brackets).Lemon Polenta CakeServes 8175 g butter (olivio)175 g caster sugar (xylitol)2 large eggs, beaten150 g ground almonds85 g polenta1/2 tsp gluten-free baking powderzest of 2 large lemons2

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'Cool Drink On a Hot Summer's Day' by garyfgarciaJust a quick heads-up about my new favourite summer time tipple. Tropicana Spirit is nothing but sparkling mineral water and fruit juice and is absolutely delicious. My favourite variety is Lemon & Grapefruit; refreshingly tart. In fact I like it SO much I'm a Tropicana Spirit fan on Facebook. :)Oh, and that old non-alcoholic stalwart, Appletizer,

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It's sweltering hot here at the moment (about time too!) and I really didn't feel like cooking (or writing) this evening. I fancied something light and fresh, and came up with this recipe, which made use of the lovely tomatoes and onions I received in my weekly veg box.Photo by Zed.CatRoasted Vine Tomato and Basil SoupServes 14 medium vine tomatoes1 medium onion1 large clove garlichalf a handful

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I'm making candida diet friendly muffins for a party tomorrow. I found this great recipe for the blueberry variety on the BBC Food website. Just substitute sugar for xylitol. The muffins don't rise very high (perhaps I should have left the batter over night as the recipe recommends), but taste LUSCIOUS! And I love the way the blueberries pop as the muffins cook and leech purple juice

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I've taken the plunge. After months of weighing up the pros and cons (mostly pros - smaller carbon footprint, seasonal veg, supporting local farmers), earlier this week I ordered an organic mini veg box from River Nene. And it arrived this morning...I was so excited!! In my box this week I got new potatoes, mushrooms, cabbage, onions, carrots and wet garlic, all covered with dirt and clearly

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I've just made this delicious Lesley Water's recipe for Pea and Bacon Chowder, aka Witches' Brew. Quick and easy to make with just a few ingredients and very comforting. I will definitely make this one again!

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This is a great vegan recipe originally posted by LindyLoo, and adapted par moi!Sweet Chilli Lime Tofu with Steamed Spinach and QuinoaServes 2-41 block tofu sliced length-wise and cut into trianglesFor the sauce:3 tsp granulated xylitol3 tsp soy sauce1 3/4 tsp fresh lime juice1/2 zest of the lime1/2 tsp red chilli flakes1 clove garlic, minced1/4 tsp salt4 mint leaves, chiffonadedFor the quinoa:3/

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At last! The first of those recipes I promised...Adapted from Healthy Dairy-Free Eating, by Mini C and Tanya Carr (p. 99).Massaman CurryServes 41 tbsp vegetable oil4 tbsp Thai red curry paste (I used Geo Organics Red Curry Paste - which apart from a spot of white wine vinegar and orange juice is Candida diet-friendly)310g firm tofu, cut into chunks200ml coconut milk2 large potatoes, peeled and

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Apologies for the lack of promised recipes; have been mega-busy recently (conferences, writing, etc) and now I've got a filthy cold and hacking cough - oh joy! Just taking a few mins out to see if I can garner any thoughts from you, dear readers, about Candida and Marmite. When I was little, the fail-save cure for all that ails you in the Djinn household was Marmite on toast, with a nice cup of

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Before I post the recipes I mentioned in my last post, I'd like to mention a few health & beauty products I've recently come across which I've found really good and helpful for keeping my external symptoms at bay.At the moment I'm very into natural toiletries; I was really interested to read on Katie's blog, a few weeks ago, that parabens are thought to overload the immune system, thus triggering

Djinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11555397089484604826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31843095.post-92124363179077032742008-06-12T21:53:00.002+01:002008-06-12T22:02:10.107+01:00

So, I've been a bit quiet recently. That's mostly because I've been working very hard on my thesis. It's also because I've be contemplating my future on the anti-Candida diet. My candida symptoms are mangeable and my overall health is MUCH improved. But, after three years of following it fairly religiously, I've got rather sick of all the restrictions (if I'm working hard in the Library I

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Sainsbury's Tikka Chicken Breast Chunks are anti-Candida diet okay. The only thing wrong with them, as far as I can see, if that they're not made from happy chickens, which is rather sad. :(

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I am pleased to say that Jamie Oliver's Fiery Tomato & Chilli Pasta Sauce (available in Tescos) is entirely Candida diet a-okay, and jolly tasty too. Kudos to Jamie!

Djinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11555397089484604826noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31843095.post-89722324848602287832008-04-15T23:19:00.003+01:002008-04-15T23:28:06.148+01:00

My own recipe, this simple soup has no added fat (someone is trying to lose a few pounds so she can fit back into her skinny jeans!) and is suitable for vegans, as it has no added dairy.Luscious Leek & Potato SoupMakes 3-4 servings5-6 medium potatoes1 large leek1 shallot or small onion1 tbsp Marigold Vegan and Yeast-free stock powderfreshly ground black pepperfreshly ground nutmegPeel and chop

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I had high hopes for this one...ready-made tomato soup with no added sugar and available in small, one person/portion-sized cartons (300 g). Here's a pic, so you know what to look out for.It contains:tomatoes (59%)tomato puree (30%)onionvegetable oilcornflourbasil (0.6%)garlic pureesaltoregano - N.B. a powerful anti-fungal!black pepperNothing that should antagonise (encourage?) any lingering

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It's a happy day indeed when a girl discovers that she can eat Hula Hoops (albeit only the 'Original' variety). KP have removed all artificial colourings, flavourings and MSG from the recipe,* which makes them a-okay for the anti-Candida diet. Woohoo!* though I'm trying not to think about the fact that one of the ingredients - potassium chloride - is the constituent of lethal injections (for

Djinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11555397089484604826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31843095.post-68123362629061133982008-04-02T20:04:00.003+01:002008-04-02T20:17:32.916+01:00

Found a great recipe for Channa Masala (a kind of Indian chickpea 'stew') on the Wandsworth NHS website. Have inadvertently lost the URL, so I've reproduced it below (with a few minor adjustments). Not only is it Candida diet friendly, it is suitable for vegetarians/vegans and has no added fat. It's spicy, but fragrant (thanks to the coriander) and very, very tasty.Tip: To easily peel

Djinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11555397089484604826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31843095.post-9301779982250918562008-04-02T19:42:00.002+01:002008-04-02T19:53:25.725+01:00

In response to Spence's recent comment, here's my current supplement regime (N.B. Not all of these have been prescribed for Candida-related conditions):1 x Adult Multivit - breakfast & lunch1 x P5P - breakfast & dinner (to help combat anxiety and raise mood)1 x Mycopryl 400 - breakast & dinner1 x MegaGLA - breakfast & dinner ('good' oils)1 x Nutricell Caratenoid - breakfast, lunch & dinner (

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...with Joseph's Sugar-free Pecan and Walnut Brownie bites! I think, when I'm old and grey, I'll define my life by the time before and after I discovered them in my local independent health food shop.* They are GREAT, and VERY more-ish; I managed to polish off a 312g packet in 24 hours ALL BY MYSELF!!! The brownies are sweetened with maltitol, but a special formulation which (according to the

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Dhal is an economical and nutritious lentil-based 'stew'. I've adapted this recipe from the DK book Yoga: Mind and Body.DhalServes 4Dried green lentils1 medium onion, finely chopped3 medium tomatoes, quartered1 piece of ginger, peeled and grated1 or 2 cloves of garlic, grated1 or 2 green birdseye chillis, chopped1/2 tsp black mustard seeds1 tsp cumin seeds1 tsp turmeric4 clovessunflower

Djinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11555397089484604826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31843095.post-64304080668789522472008-03-07T20:49:00.003Z2008-03-07T21:11:03.746Z

This is a recipe I have adapted from Fuschia Dunlop's Revolutionary Chinese Cookbook* (p. 228). The original calls for pak choy, but it works equally well with winter greens (I used a mixed bag of green cabbage, spinach, curly kale and swiss chard from ASDA).Braised Winter Greens with ChestnutsMixed winter greens, chopped (not too finely)Cooked chestnutsVegetable stock (I used Marigold Vegan (and

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I thought quite seriously about whether or not to post this, but I decided to go ahead, not least because I feel it encapsulates a real problem with the kind of products offered by supermarkets for shoppers following special diets.I had high hopes for Asda's Organic Nut Roast. The description sounded promising:Roasted peanuts, carrots, onions, parsnips, red lentils and chick peas, topped with

Djinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11555397089484604826noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31843095.post-58891777895169015512008-03-06T16:46:00.002Z2008-03-06T16:48:33.549Z

Hurrah! Twinings Ginger and Lemon Infusions/tea-bags no longer contain nasty citric acid! That makes me very happy indeed.I made this discovery during my trip to Asda yesterday evening, where I also picked up lots of other anti-Candida-diet-okay stuff. Lots of blog posts to come. :)

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Slightly strange-sounding combo, but really very tasty. May not be suitable for people just starting out on the diet because smoked bacon is often prohibited, at least to begin with.Bacon and Sweetcorn Risotto(Serves 1)Brown risotto (arborio) rice2 rashers of good quality smoked back bacon (make sure that the meat hasn't been coated in sugar!)1 shallotA cup of sweetcorn kernels (I used frozen)

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Dear Readers,Has anyone come across a candida diet friendly hot chocolate/cocoa powder/recipe? It's freezing cold here at the moment, and I'm in desperate need. Green tea just doesn't cut it when you want a lovely, comforting and warming mug of cocoa!Yours hopefully,Djinn x***UPDATE***Take half a teaspoon of Cadbury's Bournville Cocoa, and mix into a mug of warm goats milk. Add a teaspoon of

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I've been trying out Rice & Rice dessert from my local health food store. I was hoping for something akin to chocolate mousse. I was sorely disappointed. It's rather like eating brown starch (which is all it is really), with a really strange texture somewhere between blancmange and Instant Whip (either of which would be infinitely preferable).I shan't be repeating the experience.

Djinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11555397089484604826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31843095.post-90537629810968064972008-02-09T21:38:00.000Z2008-02-09T21:48:19.332Z

This recipe includes a dash of tabasco sauce. Now, while its main ingredient is vinegar, I'm going to go out on a limb and suggest it's okay in moderation...besides, you're hardly going to add more than a couple of drops to the sauce, unless you have an iron-cast tongue!Lemon Prawn LinguineServes 1 hungry person!frozen prawns, defrostedjuice of one lemonhalf a small onion, or one shallot, finely

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I've discovered a new range of soups recently by Sierra Rica and available from Tescos (and quite possibly other retailers). They don't list the ingredients of their organic vegetable stock on the jars, but I'm trusting that they're yeast-free. I tried Chestnut and Carrot with Ginger and Tomato and Basil. Both very tasty.

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I made it - and it was good! Very good, in fact. Even though I managed to stick too much polenta and not enough lemon juice into the batter! A great gluten-free recipe.I'm doing this Thing-A-Day project in February. My lemon polenta cake is my Day 1 contribution. See the link for a photo and a bit more information about the cake.N.B. I replaced the caster sugar in the recipe with granulated

Djinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11555397089484604826noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31843095.post-11381581092944427512008-01-31T19:30:00.000Z2008-01-31T19:37:43.159Z

In the last few days both Maki @ Just Hungry and Profgrrl have mentioned the peculiar-sounding Japanese delicacy, bacon-wrapped tofu. It felt like someone was trying to tell me something. So, tonight, I gave it a go. And jolly tasty it was too. I used unsmoked back bacon (perhaps streaky would be even better?), a firm tofu ,and left the soy on the side as a dipping sauce. The overall '

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This is absolutely fascinating. Wouldn't it be wonderful if the world could become a better place just through encouraging good nutrition? And how many young lives could be turned around? Oh, I'm coming over all hippy-like. ;)

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On the look out for another recipe book full of healthy, easily adaptable recipes, I bought the Readers' Digest Food For Your Body at a second hand bookshop last week. It's full of lovely, simple recipes, most of which are candida diet okay (with the odd substitute). What most attracted me was the section on mood food and, last night, I made one of the recipes suggested to restore a sense of

Djinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11555397089484604826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31843095.post-85643322974351134572008-01-25T11:29:00.000Z2008-01-25T11:32:03.395Z

Just a quick note about Marigold Swiss Vegetable Bouillon (Reduced Salt). It's completely Candida diet friendly, suitable for vegans, and has less salt than the Kallo Yeast-free stock cubes. And a much more pleasant taste - very herby, and curry-powder free! Look for the purple tub!

Djinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11555397089484604826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31843095.post-3547409074361776442008-01-15T17:36:00.000Z2008-01-15T17:40:52.622Z

Of course, I'd forgotten all about the link between candida overgrowth and mental well being. So, while I said the other day that I'd managed to go 'off-diet' for a couple of weeks without any major problems, the increased levels of anxiety and general miserable-ness which coincided with me eating masses of sugar and cheese and crap are likely to be connected. Especially as I've noticed that

Djinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11555397089484604826noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31843095.post-63588967760666395532008-01-14T12:37:00.000Z2008-01-14T12:38:57.688Z

My local Tescos (and, hopefully, those nationally) have started to stock their own freshly baked sourdough bread. They have three different varieties, including a baguette. Oh, happy day!

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Just a quick one. If like me you're concerned about the environmental impact of palm oil, you'll be pleased to hear that Paterson's use olive oil in their oatcakes and market them as orangutan friendly. Three cheers for them!

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I haven't posted anything here for a long time for several reasons.i) my candida symptoms continue to improve steadily;ii) it's been Christmas (obviously) and my nutritional therapist gave me the festive season off (which was great AND didn't provoke too nasty a reaction); andiii) some of the emotional difficulties I had been dealing with over the summer have resurfaced, and have preoccupied my

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After picking up some granulated xylitol at Holland & Barrett the other day, I thought I'd experiment with a bit of baking. And, as I had several very ripe bananas hanging about the house, I decided to try making banana cake. And, even if I do say so I myself, it was a bit of a triumph!!!Banana CakesMakes 24 small fairy cakes3 large overripe bananas2 large beaten eggs6 oz granulated xylitol (

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Oh, blessed day! Marks & Spencer has begun manufacturing its own version of Pringles (aka 'Stackers'). And, guess what? The Lightly Sea Salted variety are anti-Candida diet okay!

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A new health food shop has opened just down the road from me, and I was delighted to find that they stock LOADS of Candida diet suitable products, including a few I haven't come across before:Brilliantly they had at least three varieties of yeast-free (naturally leavened), wholewheat bread produced by The Village Bakery. I've been trying out the Organic Campagne. Dense in texture, but makes

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This evening, craving something sweet, I decided to make Miriam Polunin's Apricot Almond Fool, minus the almonds, but plus chopped brazil nuts. It was delicious!! So good, in fact, that rather than just direct you to the page in the book (p. 130, btw), I'm going to reproduce it here. A great recipe for the candida diet repertoire.Apricot Almond FoolServes 4 (I made half the quantity and got

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Well, I say 'new', but I have been on it for a couple of weeks now. I'm back on the anti-fungals in a big way...Bioacidophilus - 2 per day (breakfast and evening meal)PT208 - 2 per day (breakfast and evening meal)Echinacea - 1 per day (breakfast)Mycopryl 400 - 2 per day (breakfast and evening meal)Mag 2:1 Cal - 3 per day (breakfast, lunch and evening meal)Multivit - 1 per day (breakfast)Milk

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I recently read somewhere (a link I sadly lost) that the Candida Society now recommends that sufferers just avoid sugar where possible, as the prohibitions of the hardcore anti-Candida diet make it too difficult to stick too - there could be some wisdom there! Anyway, while I was at home over the summer, I ate a great deal of sourdough bread (leavened with 'natural' yeasts) with no significant '

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Actually, not 'juice', but cordial, or - if you prefer - squash. I discovered Suma Organic Apple, Raspberry and Cranberry Juice pure fruit concentrate in my local independent health food store this afternoon. It's refreshing, contains just concentrated fruit juice and a very little goes a long way (dilute with water). Which is good, cos it's really quite expensive (the RRP is a whopping £3.59!).

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Whittards make a delicious refreshing and just-spicy-enough Ginger and Lemon Tea - crucially without added citric acid. It's even better than the Marks & Sparks version.

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Was delighted to find a couple of new (well, new to me) brands of fruit-based bars at my local independent health food store. Larabar Cherry Pie (very tasty) made entirely of cherries, dates and almonds and Go Natural Fruit Medley, which comprises dried peach, apricot, apple, pear, mango and pineapple with some rice flour and non-scary preservatives. American and Australian manufacturers lead in

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The Green Tea Prawns with Cucumber Salsa recipe available from Times Online (last recipe on the page, scroll to the bottom) is really delicious. The prawns with green tea have a wonderful, delicate flavour which makes a change from soy/miso based sauces. And the radish and cucumber salad that accompanies the prawns is also very good. I didn't use Sushi vinegar as advised - for a start, I

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In my local health store the other day, I was delighted to come across a packet of Sanchi Organic Ramen (wholewheat) with Seawood minus all the usual crap you find in other brands of instant noodles. And jolly nice they were too. I chopped up a couple of spring onions to add to the broth, just to give a 'home made' veneer to my lunch (makes me feel less guilty for using convenience foods!).

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Courtesy of Maki at Just Hungry, I've just made her Courgette and Chickpea Pancake for dinner. The recipe worked out pretty well. I grated the courgettes, cos I don't have a food processor and added a bit of water to the chickpea (gram) flour and courgette mix to make a batter. Halfway through eating (with tzatziki and a green salad), I decided that what it really needed was a squeeze of lemon.

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Lunapads are lovely. Because I mentioned them on The Cardboard Diet they sent me some freebies all the way from Canada! A pad, two types of liner and an organic cotton hanky. And the pad fabric is so beautiful - really 'me'. I've got to get me some more!! I can feel a collection coming on... ;)

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Okay, so two months ago I was on top of the world (yeasty-beastie wise). I was experiencing my first few candida-free weeks for flipping ages! Sadly, that didn't last. But, while the thrush is most definitely back, it's manageable. Plenty of water seems to prevent the soreness I've always experienced and the (occasional) itching is bearable. So, I feel like I'm still moving forward in my candida

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I don't know about you, but sometimes I get a little sick of drinking endless water (sparkling, with ice and a slice on 'special' occasions). I yearn for Coca-Cola. One sip, and I know I would relapse into addiction. What can I say? Once a Coke fiend, always a Coke fiend. So, the other day, I was delighted to spot a juice drink in my local newsagents that contains no sugar, no sweeteners and

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Okay, so as promised, here's a quick run down of what I think about lunapads, having tried them out for a couple of days. At first, I was a little apprehensive. But, having given the pads a wash as recommended by the manufacturers, I decide to bite the bullet and give 'em a go on a day I was expecting to be at home. I bought a couple of maxipads with liners, and with the liner, I found the

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