Here is a fantastic ‘bread’ roll recipe suitable for those who want to keep their carbohydrate intake low, and perfect for those on the ‘anti-Candida’ programme who need to avoid yeast. Ground Sunflower Seed There are a number of variations of this roll recipe on the internet, but most use almond flour. Although this […]
Many clients on the anti-Candida diet need recipes that are very quick. Recipes that are simple enough not to drain them of energy, or easy enough to fit in around a busy work or home schedule are essential. Combined with this is the necessity for food to be nutritious, providing valuable calories, fibre, vitamins and […]
Happy New Year! May 2019 be a year of increased understanding in how to best support your health nutritionally! A question I am frequently asked by clients is, “What can I eat as a suitable ‘anti-Candida’ snack when I am out and about?” The following recipe for Gingernut Cookies fits the bill perfectly. […]
Grain-Free and Sugar-Free Lemon Bun Recipe Here is a recipe for lemon buns that contain no grain and no sugar! It is quick and simple to make for a day-to-day snack. Adding a creamy, sugar-free, lemon curd topping however, makes these buns more special, providing a wonderful Christmas cake alternative. You do need to have […]
Ape Crunchy Coconut Bites If you haven’t already come across the Ape crunchy Coconut Bites, now would be a good time to check your supermarket or whole-food shop shelves. I found these in the ‘Free From’ aisle of a local supermarket. When everyone around is snacking on sweet-treats it is nice to have something to […]
This delicious recipe is adapted from Erica White’s Beat Candida Cookbook. Swapping the butter for coconut oil means this lemon curd can be enjoyed by those on a dairy-free diet. The coconut oil provides healthy fats, to help keep you feeling full, while the egg content provides valuable protein. If you need to keep oxalates […]
Here is a fantastic recipe for those who struggle to tolerate grains. Sunflower Seed Pancakes can be used as a breakfast dish, topped with Sugar-Free lemon curd (page 126 in Erica White’s Beat Candida Cookbook), or drizzled with coconut milk and sprinkled with desiccated coconut. Try it as a wrap for an easy lunch, stuffed […]
I regularly use cauliflower to replace rice for savoury dishes. This is a great way to increase over-all veggie intake, while also reducing the amount of carbohydrate in the diet. Many clients may need to keep up their carbs to prevent weight loss. However, many others, although following a strict ‘anti-Candida’ programme still need to […]
With Butternut Squash being such a valuable addition to any diet (see my last blog post here), and a particularly helpful food for the anti-Candida diet, I find ways to include it in a variety of meals. This recipe for a meat-free curry gains both flavour and texture from chunks of butternut squash simmered in […]
Butternut History Butternut Squash is a relative newcomer to our greengrocers and supermarkets. First farmed in the USA in the 1950’s, Charles Leggett developed butternut as a result of combining the Hubbard squash and the gooseneck squash. Leggett came up with the name, saying it was “smooth as butter and sweet as nut”. Butternut […]