Guest guest Posted August 26, 2006 Report Share Posted August 26, 2006 My daughter has been on the SCD diet for the last year and has been eating an insane amount of fruit and dried fruit to keep her blood sugar stable in the last month. Recently she has become more moody and spacy (less tuned in). I was wondering about the possibility that all this fruit is breeding candida. Does anyone know anything about this? How does this relate to SCD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2006 Report Share Posted August 26, 2006 > Dear , Not sure about candida, but when an individual takes in too many sweets (whether sugar, honey, or fruit sugar), they experience a temporary boost in blood sugar levels. You initially feel wonderful and not so great in about 20-30 minuts. This often results in mood swings, irritability, and often sleepiness. This is why it is important to include a protein along with a sweet snack or food. The protein buffers the effects, and blood sugars remain stable. Having a grape drink alone, or very sweet fruits may create a quick rise in blood sugar followed by a faster fall. A little protein (cheese, chicken, egg, meat) will help buffer the rise and the mood will remain more stable. If you ever notice, eating a very sweet breakfast results in a very hungry morning. Blood sugar levels drop too quickly and appetite increases. Moods are more erratic and therefore a meal with a protein is much easier on blood sugar levels. Best wishes, Ronnie > My daughter has been on the SCD diet for the last year and has been > eating an insane amount of fruit and dried fruit to keep her blood > sugar stable in the last month. Recently she has become more moody > and spacy (less tuned in). I was wondering about the possibility that > all this fruit is breeding candida. Does anyone know anything about > this? How does this relate to SCD? > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2006 Report Share Posted August 26, 2006 Have you been using the SCD yogurt? And/or supplementing with acidophilus? That is usually very helpful for taking up the space opportunistic yeast would otherwise take over once the bad bacteria colonies die. From what we've seen here, it's possible that yeast can get out of control for some kids, but it's usually early on in SCD. Generally, keeping the bad bacteria down and the good flora up just naturally keeps yeast in check. Although I am no yeast expert, by any means, I have heard that everyone has some candida in their systems... it's normal, but in small numbers. Do you use natural anti-fungals like GSE, oil of oregano, garlic, etc? Patti Candida My daughter has been on the SCD diet for the last year and has been eating an insane amount of fruit and dried fruit to keep her blood sugar stable in the last month. Recently she has become more moody and spacy (less tuned in). I was wondering about the possibility that all this fruit is breeding candida. Does anyone know anything about this? How does this relate to SCD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 http://www.pecanbread.com/p/how/rankings-antifungals.html I found that list so I guess I should follow that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 Go really, really slow until your symptoms are a bit better under control. Marahttp://www.pecanbread.com/p/how/rankings-antifungals.html I found that list so I guess I should follow that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 Okay. > > > > > > > http://www.pecanbread.com/p/how/rankings-antifungals.html > > > > I found that list so I guess I should follow that. > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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