help with foods for yeast/mold allergy

[Guest guest]

I have always been allergic to molds, but until recently, never thought too

much about the effects of mold and yeast-related foods on my overall health

and not just on respiratory symptoms. (I don't know why it didn't occur to

me earlier.) A conversation with my son's alternative health practitioner

started my investigation of the subject of yeast overgrowth and mold

allergies and so many symptoms match what I have been experiencing,

especially during the last 10 years.

 

Here's where I need help. Most of the yeast and mold elimination diets

include lean meat and exclude SO many other staples: breads, pastas, nuts,

tofu, mushrooms, vinegar, tempeh, fruits...between the two diets there

isn't much left! There's especially not much left to eat for a vegetarian.

I really would like to try the elimination diets for a month and see if my

health improves, but I don't know how to prepare a menu that gives me

adequate nutrition and protein without all the foods I usually rely on for

protein (like nuts, rice cheese and tempeh).

 

Has anyone any recommendations for books to read on this topic or websites

with diet helps? Or personal experience or advice to relate?

 

Thanks, in advance,

Olivia

[Guest guest]

Dear Olivia,

 

Fermented foods should be avoided because they make everything else ferment as

well and that helps creating the condition you want to get rid of. Fruit is

brought to a minimum because these organism thrive on sugars. That might be a

reason why other starches should also be decreased, but not totally eliminated,

like I don't see why you cannot have pumpernickel bread and soy pasta.

 

I'll do some research and get back to you on this. Forgive me, but I don't

remember if you are lacto-ovo-vegetarian or vegan.

 

Hugs,

 

" My darling girl, when are you going to understand

that being normal isn't necessarily a virtue.

It rather denotes a lack of courage! "

 

Aunt Frances in Practical Magic