On
my third day, I can’t really tell if the Candida diet is working. Slightly less
tired getting up, but still looking puffy round the eyes with the usual coating
on the tongue. I feel vaguely nauseous all day, and am off my food. This is surprising,
as I was expecting sugar cravings. Could it be the acidophilus warring with the
Candida in my gut?
Quick
Candida Yogurt Breakfast
Had
Greek style yogurt with desiccated coconut and a little flaxseed mixed
together, like yesterday. As I am not hungry anyway, it satisfied my appetite
in a rudimentary way. Have adapted the Besam flour recipe I used yesterday, as
I found chickpea flour somewhat bitter. It perhaps might suit curries or other
spicy dishes. Here, I added other ingredients that might enhance the flavour.
Garlic
and Herb Besam Flatbread
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| Besam Flatbread can be Flavoured in Various Ways |
Here
I added a garlic and onion granules with herb to the Besam flour to create a
little flavour. Served with garlic butter and a garnish of salad was all I
wanted for lunch.
4.5
g of Besam flour
Salt
and pepper
Dried garlic
Pinch of parsley and chives.
Pinch
of garlic granules
200
floz water
Again,
I gradually mixed the water to the flour to create a battery consistency and
then fried in coconut oil (olive oil will do). Cook on each side for around 3
minutes.
For
tea, I had mixed salad on the side of poached salmon. As can be seen from
today’s menu, I believe I have kept well away from the old refined carbs, wheat
and gluten. On the lead up to Christmas, I have found myself constantly
refusing the offers of chocolates. I don’t really want them. My stomach is really
off, although I am not constipated.
Coconut
Butter for Dry Scalp and Skin
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| Coconut Butter for Dry Skin |
I
used the coconut butter in various ways today. I put a tablespoon of it into my
bath and let it melt into the water. My skin felt silky after a half-hour soak.
I also followed a tip to ease my dry scalp. I massaged a little coconut butter
into my scalp, lightly coating my hair before bed, and slept with a bath cap
on. If the cap is uncomfortable during the night, you can place a towel over the
pillow instead. Next day, after washing the coconut oil off with Alum Atum
shampoo, my hair looked silkier than it has done for months.
I
will practice this tip regularly.
Towards
the evening, I felt a little better. My eyes didn’t have that stinging
sensation that has plagued me most evenings from around 8.30-9pm. Private
itching didn’t come on until later than usual (9pm-ish). But when it did, it
was back to the old scratching ritual.
After
my low carb dinner with acidophilus tablet, I felt horribly tired, dry eyes
came on with the dry mouth. Oh, well! Going to bed, I felt awful. Nauseous and
blurry eyed. Not a new experience. Will keep hoping this diet will show signs
soon.
