Cheese is such a huge part of the American diet. We eat paneer in everything, like sandwiches, burgers, salads, eggs and chili etc. Our Paneer Thali boasts of elegance and sophistication at your special events. Cheese helps us make scrumptious casseroles and can you imagine many of your Italian favorites without cheese. There are many different types of cheese. I found that a very popular website that discusses cheese actually lists 670 types of cheeses in its database. That’s a lot of cheese and surely not all of them are banned for the candida diet?
The candida diet is a diet used to treat a condition called candidiasis. Candidiasis is an overgrowth of yeast (Candida) in the intestinal system that releases toxins and causes poor health. Candida actually puts a strain on the intestinal system causing an imbalance in its functioning. The Candida Diet attempts to correct this imbalance by cutting off the food supply that enables Candida to thrive. Sugar and quick-acting carbohydrate foods are the biggest sources of food for Candida, but things like cheese can also contribute to feeding Candida.
The primary ingredient in paneer is cow’s milk. Cow’s milk, also prohibited on the diet, is high in sugar and contains lactose. Lactose is difficult for many people to digest and therefore not ideal when battling candidiasis. In addition, many ingredients are added to cheese, such as vinegar and salt. These are also prohibited ingredients and can aggravate the symptoms of candidiasis. Many cheeses also contain mold, and some cheeses are made by a fermentation process, in which yeast is added. All of these factors make eating cheese risky business for a candida dieter. To make matters worse, there is a lot of conflicting information on the internet about cheese and the candida diet.
Many sources say it’s okay to eat some types of cheese, but don’t warn dieters that they’ll be consuming additives banned on the diet. Cheese is not good for a candida diet in my opinion. Whenever I consume it my symptoms come back. However it affects me that way and may not for others. If you are new to this diet you will know that what doesn’t work for some may work for others. If you want to experiment and see if cheese is something you can still enjoy in moderation on a candida diet, here are some suggestions.
Stay away from moldy, aged or processed cheese. Some examples of moldy or aged cheeses include Brie, Roquefort, Stilton, and Gorgonzola. Processed cheeses such as cheese slices, cheese dips and cheese whiz are also unhealthy and off limits. Things you should try instead include mozzarella, provolone, and/or Swiss. Try to find these varieties of cheese with as few additives as possible, preferably without vinegar.
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Source by Tennille Jordan
