If you’re dealing with candida, it’s likely you’ve got at least some of the most common symptoms. Foggy thinking, food cravings, or any kind of yeast/fungal infection is considered typical. (If you’re looking for more help, see the Candida Kick-Start). But what about some of the lesser-known symptoms? Sometimes knowing about these can help diagnose […]
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How to Enjoy the Benefits of Collagen–without Bone Broth
It’s all the rage among holistic health professionals: bone broth. Seems bone broth is a panacea for pretty much every gut-related problem, from leaky gut to autoimmune disorders to indigestion. And the reason why? Its gelatin content (and the collagen yield that occurs as a result of gelatin). . But what if you can’t, or won’t, […]
Should You Avoid All Sweet Things on a Sugar-Free Diet?
It seems there are two camps when it comes to cutting sugar entirely out of your diet: those who think it’s prudent to satisfy sweet cravings with sugar-free options (such as stevia or xylitol) and those who think you should cut out sweeteners entirely, since they may end up increasing your sugar cravings even more. […]
Genki Matcha Review and Giveaway!
I first learned about Genki Matcha over a year ago, when the owner of the company contacted me to see if I’d like to write about their brand-new matcha. Of course, I’m always interested in reviewing new products–especially matcha products! But for some reason or another, the review kept getting pushed back until last summer, […]
Anti-Candida Superstar Foods 4: Immune-Boosting Foods
We all know that an anti-candida diet is essential when you’re fighting the beast that is yeast, and there’s a whole list of “do not eat” comestibles. But I think there’s a special category within the anti-candida diet that I refer to as “Anti-Candida Superstar Foods.” Superstar foods are the ones that can actively help […]
Parsnip Fries from Healing the Vegan Way by Mark Reinfeld
[Super easy to make, these savory and cheesy Parsnip Fries are vegan, sugar-free, gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, egg free, soy-free and nut-free. Suitable for Stage 2 and beyond on an anti-candida diet.] I may love my Kindle, but there’s still nothing like a new book in your hands. (Am I right, or am I right?). So I […]
Anti-Candida Superstar Foods 3: Anti-Inflammatory Foods
We all know that an anti-candida diet is essential when you’re fighting the beast that is yeast, and there’s a whole list of “do not eat” comestibles. But I think there’s a special category within the anti-candida diet that I refer to as “Anti-Candida Superstar Foods.” Superstar foods are the ones that can actively help […]
Fermented Foods on an Anti-Candida Diet: Yea or Nay?
Should you eat fermented foods on an anti-candida diet? If you follow the current recommendations for the diet, you’ll see that advice about whether or not to eat fermented foods on an anti-candida diet has changed over the years. When I first began to study the anti-candida diet back in 1999 (!!!), the advice was […]
My Three Favorite Ways to Alkalinize Your Body
Talk about eating to “alkalize” (or, if you’re in the UK or Canada, you might say “alkaLINize”) and you may just find yourself in a heated conversation.
Ricki’s Raves: Detox and Replenish
I’ve decided to start a little series called Ricki’s Raves, in which I share some of my favorite items (both food and non-food alike) that I truly love and use all the time. Today, I rave about the products I’ve discovered that promote or enhance detoxificaton and general well-being. If you’re interested in the earlier […]