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Raw Diet for Adrenal Fatigue & Candida

Adrenal fatigue is mainly recognized by the alternative health field as a condition where the glands do not produce enough hormones. Candida is a fungus present in the body; however, an overgrowth causes numerous problems. Both conditions share many of the same symptoms like fatigue, muscle weakness and digestive problems. Diet and nutrition play important roles when treating these conditions. Find out what raw food diet is best for curing adrenal fatigue and candida.

  1. Causes of Adrenal Fatigue and Candida

    • A poor diet can exacerbate or cause the problems that provoke candida and adrenal fatigue. Candida is a yeast fungus that thrives in sugary environments. Foods like mushrooms, refined sugar, processed foods, baked goods, dairy products, pickled foods and vinegar allow candida to overpopulate the digestion and rectal tract. Sugar, high-fat foods, dairy products and stress also suppress the immune system. Stress is one of the most important components in adrenal fatigue. The adrenal glands produce hormones that help the body deal with stress. If the person undergoes long-term stress, the production rate of these hormones decreases. A person may be eating a poor diet to cope with stress and wind up having adrenal fatigue and encouraging the growth of candida. Raw foods are void of many of the foods that decrease the immune system's health. Many people on the diet deal with both the growth of candida and the stress that food places on their bodies.

    Raw Foods Diet

    • A raw foods diet is void of dairy and animal protein. The belief behind the diet is that heating food beyond 116 F destroys the nutritious enzymes in fruit, vegetables and nuts. Enzymes are important for the body, because they aid in digestion. By preventing the enzymes from being destroyed, foods have a higher nutritional value. The diet consists of sprouts, fruits, vegetables, grains, sea vegetables and nuts. Those with an overgrowth of candida find this diet helpful, because it is free of most of the foods that help yeast grow. Adrenal fatigue patients adopt this diet, because it doesn't include the foods that suppress the immune system and cause more stress.

    What to Eat

    • Start your morning with a nut smoothie. Soak a cup of almonds in water overnight in the refrigerator, so that they will sprout. Sprouting allows the almond to partially germinate, which is thought to increase its nutritional value. Blend together almond milk, sprouted almonds, vanilla from a vanilla bean and ice. In addition, make a vegetable drink with tomatoes, carrots, celery, a dash of Tabasco and celery salt. For lunch meal, make your own veggie burgers ahead of time. To cook your burger, set a dehydrator for 105 degrees. Follow the link for the recipe found in references. Flip your burgers after four hours and take out after five hours. Make a quick lunch by making a salad of nuts, seeds, lettuce, vegetables and cold-pressed olive oil with Bragg's Amino Acids. Other entree ideas include mixing strips of zucchini with pesto or stuffing jalapenos with guacamole. Experiment with these recipes to find some that meet your needs for reducing candida and boosting your adrenal glands.

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