Candida, also known as Candidiasis or yeast overgrowth, is not a germ, a bug, or a disease. It is a serious immune disorder that gets its name from Candida albicans; a family of yeast that are the most common micro-flora organisms that live in human digestive tract. A healthy bowel contains a 10:1 bacteria to […]
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Dandy Lion: A Green Vegetable Smoothie 🦁
Dandy Lion: A Green Vegetable Smoothie 🦁 Tara Carpenter, NC. Nutritional support worldwide for digestive wellness; especially yeast overgrowth and Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.). Originally published on April 4, 2018. My husband nicknamed this smoothie Dandy Lion and I think appropriate given the French origin of the word dandelion is “dents-de-lion” meaning “tooth of lion”, […]
Raw, organic cacao powder made with a gut-friendly sugar, like stevia or lakanto, will not necessarily feed Candida, also known as Candidiasis or yeast overgrowth, but can be abrasive to the digestive tract lining. This is because chocolate contains abrasive ingredients, such as sulfur, phytic acid, caffeine, oxalates, and alkaloids; all which make chocolate an acid-forming and […]
Lemon Pudding & Pie 🍋 Tara Carpenter, NC. Nutrition Consultant specialized in helping people regain natural microbiome after yeast, bacterial, and viral infections. Originally published on December 16, 2017. I found this recipe on the verge of celebrating my first Thanksgiving on a healing diet called Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.). After weeks of avoiding anything with […]
Starch-Free Gravy for Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.) Tara Carpenter, NC. Nutrition Consultant specialized in helping people regain natural microbiome after yeast, bacterial, and viral infections. Slather this savory, starch-free gravy over meat, mashed red potatoes, or starch-free stuffing for a traditional comfort food and happy belly. Unlike most gravy, this one contains no thickening starch like cornstarch […]
Travel Food List for Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.) Tara Carpenter, NC. Nutrition Consultant specialized in helping people regain natural gut microbiome after yeast, bacterial, and viral infections. When you’re on Body Ecology Diet (B.E.D.) or another gut healing protocol, traveling can be challenging. Hard to be away from the kitchen comfort zone! The world can feel […]
Boluses (a.k.a. ovules, vaginal suppositories) are anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and provide relief from vaginal yeast infections. These tube-like shapes are solid at room temperature but melt once inserted to release the oils and herbs inside which will absorb into the vaginal tissue.