There is a lot of conflicting information on fermented foods and a candida diet.  Fermented foods are good for the gut if the gut is already in a healthy, balanced place. But when there is a candida overgrowth, the bad bacteria have outnumbered the good and the yeast and sugars in things like kombucha and kefir can actually fuel the problem. So in the beginning months it’s best to stay away from fermented foods and wait until your gut is more balanced, then you can start slowly adding them back in.

It’s recommended to avoid coffee and black tea during the first 90 days. But herbal and green teas are just fine. If you crave coffee try substituting with Yerba Mate or Matcha. 

Erythritol is typically made from corn, which is why it should be avoided while on a candida diet. Xylitol (Brands like Xyla or Health Garden) are derived from Birch Wood and therefore are a better option.

It’s recommended to do a candida cleanse for at least 3 solid months, but depending on how severe your symptoms are it could take longer to see improvement. For me, I started to feel better after the first month of a strict diet with specific supplements recommended by my naturopath, but didn’t feel back to myself until about 1 year. After that you’ll want to monitor your sugar/alcohol/processed food intake for life, otherwise you’re likely to find yourself back in the same place.

It's recommended to avoid store-bought salad dressing because it's typically filled with poor quality oils, vinegars and sugar. Homemade is best. You can find some great salad dressing recipes HERE.

It’s suggested to avoid pork because it contains a retrovirus which can withstand extreme heat and cooking. This can get in the way of the cleansing process.

It's suggested to wait about 2 months (60 days) before introducing oats on a candida diet. Keep in mind that oats are gluten-free, but are typically processed with other gluten based grains. So when you do reintroduce oats, be sure to get "Certified Gluten-Free".

chickpeas and hummus are ok during a candida diet. They are on the starchy side so it’s recommended to limit beans to 1 – 2 times per week, or avoid them completely for the first 30 days.

Often times the two go hand-in-hand. Taking L-glutamine in addition to following a candida diet is great for this.

Corn is one of the most heavily genetically modified foods on the planet and therefore corn and popcorn should be avoided while on the candida diet.

Tofu is made from soybeans, and it’s recommended to avoid soy for a couple reasons. One being that the soybean (like corn) is one of the most heavily genetically modified foods on the planet. Also, it can potentially interfere with your hormones, mainly estrogen.

Alcohol should be avoided while on a candida diet. That being said, if on a special occasion you're going to have a drink anyway, your best option would be seltzer water with good quality vodka and lime juice.