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Candida and fruit
Posted by: Rawrrr! ()
Date: January 07, 2007 10:02AM

Is there a connection between too much fruit and candida? I know other opinions from other sources, though I'm intrested to know the veiws of the fruit lovers here.

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Re: Candida and fruit
Posted by: Funky Rob ()
Date: January 07, 2007 11:00AM

There was a good discussion in a previous thred here [www.rawfoodsupport.com]

Rob

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My blog: [www.rawrob.com]

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Re: Candida and fruit
Posted by: Rawrrr! ()
Date: January 07, 2007 08:40PM

Here's an intresting article:

[www.fredericpatenaude.com]

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Re: Candida and fruit
Posted by: Bryan ()
Date: January 07, 2007 08:54PM

From Dr Graham's FAQ:
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I have candida or a yeast infection. How can I eat so much fruit?

Excess fat is the culprit in candida, not sugar, per se. When fat levels in the blood rise, so does blood sugar, because excess fat inhibits insulin from performing its function of escorting sugar out of the bloodstream. The excess fat lines the blood vessel walls, the cells, insulin receptor sites, the sugar molecules themselves, and the insulin with a thin coating of fat, thus blocking and inhibiting normal metabolic activity.

Too much sugar in the blood is as life threatening as too little and can result in serious illness or death. Yeast, or candida, is a constant presence in the blood; it serves as a life preservation mechanism, blooming when there is an excess of sugar in the blood stream to bring blood sugar down to a non-threatening level. When the sugar is distributed and used by the cells of the body, the yeast quickly dies off as it is supposed to.

If fat levels stay chronically high due to a poor diet, sugar will remain in the bloodstream and feed the large candida colonies instead of feeding the 18 trillion cells of your body. Starved for fuel, these cells can no longer metabolize energy, and you become tired, and feel rundown. Because all carbohydrate, fat, and protein that we eat is converted to simple sugar (glucose) if it is to be used by the cells for fuel, the way out of this cycle is not to eat less sugar, but to consume less fat. When fat levels drop, the sugar starts to get processed and distributed again, and the yeast levels drop because there is no longer excess sugar available.

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Re: Candida and fruit
Posted by: Rawrrr! ()
Date: January 07, 2007 09:01PM

Tho, I wonder about coconut fats and lauric acid in virgin coconut oil and that it kills lipid-coated bacteria but does not appear to harm the friendly intestinal bacteria. The MCFA (medium chain fatty acids) in coconut oil also have antifungal properties so not only will they kill disease-causing bacteria and leave good bacteria alone, they will also kill candida and other fungi in the intestinal tract, further supporting a healthy intestinal environment.

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Re: Candida and fruit
Posted by: Bryan ()
Date: January 07, 2007 09:50PM

Rawrrr!

There are so few nutrients in coconut oil. Compare 120 calories of coconut oil versus 120 calories of oranges:

1 tbsp coconut oil (~120 calories)
Fat: 14g
Vitamins
  E 0.3%
Mineral
  Iron 0.05%

1.5 cups of orange (~120 calories)
Carb: 32g
Protein: 3g
Fiber: 6g
Vitamins
  A 6%
  E 6%
  K 0.3%
  C 239%
  Thiamin 20%
  Riboflavin 8%
  B-6 12%
  Niacin 5%
  Folate 20%

Minerals
  Iron 3%
  Zinc 1%
  Selenium 2%
  Calcium 11%
  Phosphorus: 5%
  Magnesium: 6%
  Potassium: 489 mg

To me, the coconut oil looks like pretty empty calories!

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Re: Candida and fruit
Posted by: Rawrrr! ()
Date: January 07, 2007 10:16PM

Bryan, I see your point and I love oranges! smiling smiley I was asking about the medicinal value of coconuts, for thyroid health, candida, ect. I'd rather have a little young coconut, not indulging though, rather than the coconut oil, for the reasons you've pointed out above.

While I've cut down on my fats drastically, I still have an avocado each day, which is about 1/3 of what I use to eat.

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Re: Candida and fruit
Posted by: minou33 ()
Date: January 07, 2007 11:48PM

Raw,

You may want to read The Coconut Oil Miracle. I skimmed through it in the book store and it looked VERY interesting. It may be up your alley, you should take a look at it.

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Re: Candida and fruit
Posted by: Anonymous User ()
Date: January 08, 2007 09:43AM

Hello Rawrrr,

I don't understand your question. What are you asking?

The answer to your question is...Yes
but what is the connection?

Mike

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