The first and most effective place to start? Diet. Below is a shopping list that includes candida-fighting foods and excludes foods that encourage its growth. It’s always helpful to have a variety of candida-friendly groceries available to you when you want to prepare a meal for yourself or your family. That way, whether you are in a bind and want to whip up something quickly, or you want to prepare something a little more involved, you have many of the necessary staples on hand to do so, instead of having to resort to takeout dishes that might contain gluten, added sugars, or other candida-inflammatory ingredients. Of course, you don’t have to have every single item at all times. This is meant to be a guide: Pick and choose what you like from our core staples. Note: Be sure to choose organic as much as possible! And when sweet cravings hit, you can make chia seed pudding with your stevia, plus a little cacao and almond milk. Yum! It will be your new jam. There’s so much you can do with seeds and nuts, and it only takes a little bit to fill you up. You can pulverize sunflower seeds or walnuts with spices to make a meat mixture, sprinkle pumpkin seeds on a salad to give it some crunch without croutons, or add chia seeds or flaxseeds and water together to create an egg substitute in a dish you’re making. A small amount of these beauty fats are all you need to give you glowing, supple skin and keep in alignment with your overall candida plan. Some healthy, whole carbs can fit into your plan and are important for all-around balance! Goat cheese can still be somewhat clogging and acidic to the body, so it’s best to have it only in moderation, but it’s still better than regular cheese. Switching to the Beauty Detox lifestyle won’t feel like you’re giving up much at all. There are substitutes for the things you love, and you’ll feel so much better when you get rid of most, if not all, animal products in your diet. Don’t feel like you have to buy all of these at one time, either. For example, buy some of your favorite spices and they’ll last for a long time. Each time you go to the store, pick up one or two more. Decide which produce you’ll need for the next few days and only buy that since it will go bad, then replace those necessities on your next trip (always make sure you’re all stocked up on your leafy greens!). She is also the founder of Solluna®, a holistic lifestyle brand, Practical Enlightenment Meditation,™ Solluna Circle, and the host of the top-rated Feel Good Podcast. She has worked with dozens of top celebrities to feel their best, including Drew Barrymore, Reese Witherspoon, and Channing Tatum, and has been featured by numerous national media outlets, including Good Morning America, The Today Show, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal. Kimberly resides in Los Angeles and Hawaii with her husband and children. To learn more about Kimberly and Solluna, visit: @_kimberlysnyder and www.mysolluna.com.
