I need to do a spring detox too and cut down on the sweets! I ate the whole batch and then made a second batch for the rest of the family. Subscribe to Receive FREE GLUTEN-FREE RECIPES Delivered to your Inbox. Eliminate processed foods and packaged foods including white flour, white sugar. Bake for about 25 minutes or until golden brown, turning halfway. No peanuts. Antibiotics destroy the friendly bacteria in the gut. My goal is to help you make healthier choices and show you how healthy eating is easy and delicious. The things I hope to gain from this cleanse are, are elimination of my cravings for sweets, clearer mind, more energy and an overall feeling of heightened well being. Preheat oven 400°F. I share vegan and gluten-free recipes because of past health issues. I never knew it could be a cause of weight gain. Raw unprocessed nuts and seeds including almond, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, chia seeds, walnut, pecans and excluding peanuts and cashews. Please keep checking back daily for the recipes I create and if you would like, you are more than welcome to join me. This overgrowth can cause problems in different areas of the body such as weight gain, fatigue, inability to focus, acne, athlete’s foot, sinusitis, eczema, sugar cravings, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, depression, cancer and many more maladies. Read more. I decided I need to eliminate not only these sweeteners but also brown rice, potato, most fruits from my meals for a month. Thanks Alyssa, I’m so happy you enjoyed it! Hi, I’m Michelle, I’m the voice, content creator and photographer behind Healthier Steps. My goal is to help you make healthier choices and show you how healthy eating is easy and delicious. Basically, if you have taken antibiotics in the past, you are at a great risk in developing candida albicans. Unprocessed oils such as olive, coconut, sesame and flax oil. Grains such as quinoa, teff, amaranth, buckwheat, millet. Eliminate all vinegar, pickled products, condiments, fermented sauces, soy sauce, mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickles, relishes, barbecue sauces, Worchestershire sauce. Eliminate all cheeses, processed or smoked meats, Eliminate caffeinated drinks including green, black, white tea, coffee, chocolate, sodas, fruit juices, all alcohols including wine, rum, vodka, gin, whiskey, beer. As a result of the destruction of friendly bacteria, yeasts gets out of control and overgrows in the body. Fruit juices, dried fruits. Line baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Some of the foods that I will be including are all fresh vegetables. I also like the other tips throughout the recipe on how to yeast cleanse. All Rights Reserved. It’s quickly become my new favorite- the flavors are so intense and well-balanced. Stunning pictures, and what a flavor explosion here! After all it’s spring so I’m doing a modified kind of spring cleanse. :-), Hi, I’m Michelle, I’m the voice, content creator and photographer behind Healthier Steps. Thanks! Ingredients: 8 oz extra-firm tofu (non-gmo) 2 teaspoons olive oil ¼ teaspoon cumin ¼ teaspoon sea salt 1 cucumber, chopped 1 spring onion, thinly sliced 1 avocado, chopped ¼ cup cilantro, chopped Dressing This manifestation of yeast overgrowth can take a few years to many years later to cause problems depending on the individual diet. I’m a little afraid of tofu to be honest (love the way it tastes when I order it at restaurants but haven’t worked with it much myself!) Candida is a form of yeast (candida albicans) that overgrows in the body. Bread, biscuits, muffins, cakes, cookies and all other baked goods. This is a good healthy salad or side dish no matter what diet — I need to make more of these types of dishes and we always have too many avocadoes hanging around! 2 cloves garlic, minced but I’m excited to give this recipe a try and have pinned it for later. Drain and press tofu for 30 minutes. These recipes are also perfect for someone on an anti-candida cleanse. 2 tablespoons … Cut tofu into ½ inch cubes. Thank you. Thanks this is what I was looking for! Yum, I love more ways to use avocado for I love it’s silky texture! To kick off this diet I made an avocado tofu diet, that was very filling and delicious. Eliminate nuts that are roasted, salted and chopped. Toss salad with dressing and serve immediately. Eliminate all sweeteners including sugar, honey, maple syrup, maple sugar, molasses, corn syrup, rice syrup, agave, dextrose, glucose, sucrose, fructose. Consuming too much sugars and starches in the diet, basically increase the overgrowth of yeasts by feeding the yeasts. Thanks for posting! Most processed foods include added sugars and wheat. This overgrowth is usually caused by taking antibiotics. Most fruits and in severe cases all fruits. Meanwhile prepare the vegetables and place in a bowl. Combine dressing in a small bowl. Place cubes in a bowl and toss with olive oil, cumin and sea salt. Friendly bacteria in the gut are helpful in preventing problems by securing the gut balance and keeping yeast under control. I have been craving sweets lately and although I only use maple syrup, coconut palm sugar, and stevia as extra sweeteners. © Copyright 2020 - HealthierSteps. Eliminate all foods that contain wheat, barley, rye, oats and those risen with yeast. I’m going to try it this week. i first tried this recipe a week or so ago and I’ve made it at least 4 times since. I love avocado and the addition of tofu sounds great! Vegetables such as asparagus, artichoke, cabbage, celery, garlic (raw), broccoli, kale, zucchini, summer squash, Brussel sprouts, Bok choy, okra, spinach, onion, herbs and spices. I will be sharing the recipes I make for the next month. Place on a single layer on baking sheet. Absolutely beautiful! It is perfect for anyone wanting to be and feel healthy. They really enjoyed it. Vegetables I’ll be eliminating are mushrooms and starchy vegetables including, parsnip, sweet potato, yams, yucca, corn, winter squash, beets, carrots, peas. What a beautiful and light salad. I baked the tofu and put the salad together in about 30 minutes. This looks vibrant and amazing, perfect for spring :). The idea of a candida diet is to starve the yeast and no longer provide the foods like sugars and starches that feed the yeasts. Drink plenty of water and herbal tea such as ginger, and Pau D’arco. View all posts by Michelle Blackwood, RN →, 2 tablespoons lemon juice½ teaspoon ground cumin. This avacado salad looks great !! Anything with avocado is good in my book! Add tofu to vegetables.