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First off let me say that anti-yeasting really isn't a stall buster, it isn't a quick way to lose 10 lbs and then go back to your "normal" way of eating, and it isn't something one should jump into without having specific reasons to do so. That said, most people who DO try anti yeast and do it correctly almost always lose some weight.

Also keep in mind that what has worked for me may not necessarily work for you. As with anything low carb - YMMV .

**PLEASE NOTE: I AM NOT A DIETITION. I AM NOT RECOMMENDING THIS PLAN OVER ANOTHER, IT IS SIMPLY A REPRESENTATION OF WHAT HAS WORKED FOR ME AND OTHERS I HAVE HAD EXPERIENCE WITH.**

OK, disclaimer out of the way.

I also want to thank my friend and mentor Adele. She led me down the anti yeast road and I never would have made it to where I am today without her guidance and no-nonsense advice.

I started anti yeasting in July of 2001 to try and alleviate some non-low carb related symptoms. Mainly mood swings and some other stuff. I became good friends with a woman (Adele), whom I met at one of the Ohio low carb luncheons. She followed an anti-yeast "diet" and as we talked it sounded to me like it was something that may help me out.

I did some reading (a few links below) and decided to give it a whirl. Very basically, the goal was to rid my gut of the overgrowth of bad bacteria and restore a balance of good and bad bacteria.

Since none of the anti-yeast websites have a low carb slant, I'll outline here for you what low carb anti-yeast consists of.

It's simple really..... pure whole foods. Unprocessed meats, fresh veggies, eggs, good oils (olive oil is excellent) & water. That's it folks - there's no magic elixer! This is the Gold Standard that works for just about everyone.

Here's a run down of what you CAN'T have:

  • No high carb stuff like pasta, rice, bread, wheat, grains etc...
  • No Dairy
  • No Sugar
  • No Artificial Sweetners
  • No preservatives
  • No fruit
  • No Nuts
  • Nothing fermented (like vinegar or anything in vinegar like pickles, olives etc...) this includes things with vinegar in them like mayo, mustard, most sauces in general.
  • No dried spices
  • No mushrooms (they're mold afterall)
  • No processed meats or cured meats like bacon or ham etc...

Raw nuts, meaning true nuts (not peanuts or cashews) can be re-introduced after a while (ideally only after at least 6 weeks of strict anti yeasting)but they must be raw never roasted in peanut oil or smoked nuts in a can. If you do decide to try and add them back in Raw Almonds or Raw Macadamia nuts are good ones to try.

So, as I mentioned above, that leaves fresh cooked meats, freshly prepared veggies (nothing canned, frozen is ok), eggs and water.

After a few weeks it's often a good idea to try some sort of pro-biotic supplement that will replentish the good bacteria. I use Acidophilous, there are also things like Yeast Fighters and others that can be used.

After doing this regimin strictly for 6 weeks I found that I felt 200% better. My bloated distended belly flattened out and my mood swings virtually disappeared !! AND I lost 10 lbs the first month - can't complain about that either ! :-)

This has truly become my chosen low carb way of eating. I feel clear headed eating this way and I can focus on so many other things now that I've got my eating down to the bare basics and it's working well.

Anti yeast is a step to take after you've exhausted all other avenues. Trying to do it before you cut out all other known stalles is putting the cart before the proverbial horse. This is not a step for low carb newbies to take.

SO... what DO I eat ? Well, I don't get tired of things easily so I'm guilty of eating the same things days on end. Here's my typical day:

Breakfast: 4 egg omelette w/ some onion & green pepper and ground turkey in it - cooked in olive oil or pork side fat. Or eggs fried in pork side fat, or scrambled eggs. Or leftover chicken breast etc... I also like to make egg muffins which are basically scrambled eggs in a non stick muffin pan with whatever you want to put into them. I often eat chicken thighs and a green pepper for breakfast these days. Or leftover cold salmon.

Lunch: A large salad with green peppers, cucumbers, a bit of onion, and grilled chicken breast or cold cooked salmon with olive oil/salt/pepper for dressing.

OR

A cut up grilled chicken breast tossed with green peppers & olive oil/salt/pepper.

Dinner: Grilled meat (pork, beef, fish, chicken, salmon etc...) and steamed or stir fried veggies tossed lightly in olive oil. You can exlplore all sorts of cuts of meat. I've tried things I'd not have tried before like fresh pork side (uncured bacon), pork roasts & all sorts of things !!

Stir fry is the low carb / anti yeasters best friend !! Stir fry of many sorts. My favorites are zucchini & yellow squash with red onion and fresh garlic stir fried in pork fat. Green / Red / Yellow peppers and onions with garlic also stir fried in pork fat or olive oil. And.... green beans and broccoli with onion and garlic. Any combo is yummy. Don't forget stir fried cabbage !! A little slice of heaven. You can add any meat to the stir fry you wish for a great dinner.

Water water all day long.

Some people say paleo / anti yeast is limited in food choices but look at what I listed above !! Does it look like I suffer ???!!!! LOL

There are a ton of fresh veggies out there that you can enjoy - Zuchinni, Cucumber, All types of Lettuce, eggplant, peppers, the list is endless !!

Hope this gives you a good idea of what it's all about. :-)

Please remember that I've been low carbing since May of 98 and I've experimented quite a bit with what works FOR ME and what doesn't work for MY body. This is something every low carber must do for themselves. If straight Atkins or Protein Power (or whatever your chosen LC plan is) is working for you then you may not need to tweak any further for the time being. There is always time for experimentation and tweaking down the road. Be Patient is the best advice I can offer anyone.

You can reach me here... conniems@conniems.com