Candida enters infants shortly after birth. In a healthy baby, the growth of the yeast is kept under control by the baby’s immune system. But, if the immune system is compromized and weakend, problems such as thrush can happen.
Candida coexists in our bodies with many types of bacteria in a specific balance. Healthy bacteria work to keep candida growth in check in our body ecology. In a healthy body, the immune system keeps candida growth under control; but when immune response is weakened, candida growth can happen too fast. It is an “opportunistic organism,” and will try to colonize all bodily tissues. The uncontrolled growth of candida is known as candida overgrowth.
The first signs of candida overgrowth is nasal congestion, blisters in the mouth, sore throat, abdominal pain, belching, bloating, heartburn, constipation, diarrhea, rectal burning or itching, vaginal itching and discharge, PMS, prostatitis, impotence, frequent urination, burning on urination, and bladder infections. But, if the immune system remains weak long enough, candida can cause fatigue, lack of concentration, mood swings, dizziness, headaches, bad breath, coughing, wheezing, joint swelling, arthritis, failing vision, ear pain, deafness, tearing eyes, muscle aches, depression, irritability, sweet cravings, numbness and tingling, cold hands and feet, asthma, hay fever, allergies, hives and rashes, eczema, psoriasis, chronic fungal infections infections.
The most common causes of candida overgrowth are antibiotics, steroids, over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drugs, oral contraceptives, mercury dental fillings, drugs or alcohol, chlorinated drinking water, meat or dairy products from animals fed antibiotics, and diets full of too much sugar and refined and processed foods.
If candida overgrowth is present certain foods should be eliminated, such as peanuts, yeast, sugar, starchy foods, mushrooms and others that could allow the candida to grow. Once candida is under control, you can re-introduce peanuts and mushrooms.
1 3/4 cup peanut flour
1 TBS baking powder
2 TBS Truvia
1/4 tsp Celtic sea salt
2 eggs
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/2 cup softened coconut oil or butter
Preheat waffle iron. In a medium sized bowl, mix the dry ingredients together. In a separate bowl, mix the wet ingredients together. Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the wet and mix until smooth.
Make sure the iron is hot and add the batter onto the greased waffle iron. Close the iron and cook according to directions (3-5 minutes) or until crisp. These tasted great by themselves or with a little butter melted on top! Makes 12 single waffles.
NUTRITIONAL COMPARISON (per single waffle)
Traditional Waffle = 166 calories, 9.2g fat, 3g protein, 17.6 carbs, 0.5g fiber
"Healthified" Waffle = 104 calories, 8.7 g fat, 5.7g protein, 3.9 carbs, 1.5g fiber
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