Tea and candida?

luv_bug · 02-02-2009, 09:57 PM

Hi everyone ...
I have one more question - I've got this renewed vigor to beat the heck out of this issue!!! Hahaha! What is the verdict on tea when battling candida? I've read some people who say they drink tea while fighting it and other places where you shouldn't have it. I'm a little confused on this one.

If I got a natural green tea of some sort or a decaf green tea, would this wreak havoc? Or is green tea generaly okay? What about other herbal teas?
Hints????

princess_tonya · 02-03-2009, 06:23 AM

Every person who does this diet is different. I know that I've read about a thousand things that contradict each other. But what I feel is that if you try it and it doesn't bother you, then go for it. If your not sure, leave it out for a week and then try it again. If no funky symptoms show up, then you should be good to go, but if you start feeling bad then it's best to stay away. I drink tea everyday pretty much all day long. I sweeten it with stevia and xylitol.

I also like to make peach herbal tea and throw about a tablespoon of acv into it along with my sweeteners. You can't taste the acv and it's a great way to make sure you get it into you. HTH Good Luck

maria40nc · 02-09-2009, 01:37 PM

I'm new to researching this, but I just read that black tea should be avoided and any herbal teas made with black tea. I would think that green tea is ok, or other herbal teas.

MightyHealthy · 02-09-2009, 05:25 PM

Generally,tea contains moderate amounts of fluoride,which is something most Americans get too much off in the first place.

Fluoride is a no go for candida. I don't drink tea anymore because of it.

maria40nc · 02-10-2009, 08:22 AM

Hmmm... well I always enjoyed coffee in the morning, and then tea twice a day at the office. I can give up coffee for tea; but not sure about giving up both.

Surely there is something. Heated up chicken of beef broth are the only things comes to mind.

I just started reading about the candida diet, so I still have plenty of research to do before I know what's what.

granny on the go · 10-04-2009, 07:06 PM

To luv bug: The good stuff is always bad for you!! LOL Black Tea (the usual stuff from Lipton's or a store brand) is black because it has been FERMENTED, that is what gives it that distinctive taste we all love so much. So, yeah, it feeds the candida. The good news is that it has tannins in it that are healing to the stomach. Go figure!!

Ever notice that coffee in TX tastes different from coffee in ,say Iowa, or Deattle? Well, coffee is blended different in different areas. WARNING, check out what kind of coffee you are ordering in LA. They drink dark roast (maybe almost burned?) with chicory. It takes some getting used to, to say the least.

Any how the blends in different parts of the US will include other grains, even wheat. If you are gluten sensitive I suggest you buy whole beans and grind it yourself. Keep in mind that mold is inherent in coffee beans, it just happens. I love them both but until I get better I am abstaining!

7littleangels · 10-05-2009, 07:58 AM

I drink Chamomile with Coconut milk and stevia. I only have one cup a day and it does not seem to kick up the Candida. I can always tell what is going to feed the beast right away.

Jeanie

RiffRaffCat · 10-26-2009, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MightyHealthy

Generally,tea contains moderate amounts of fluoride,which is something most Americans get too much off in the first place.

Fluoride is a no go for candida. I don't drink tea anymore because of it.

Well, if this is true, I'm concerned about the flouride thing. I drink a lot of water and our city puts Fluoride in the water. I can't afford bottled water from the store so I use a Pur filter for my water, but I don't think it filters out flouride.

So my question is; Has anybody else heard this and do you know if it is true?

Maryj · 10-29-2009, 02:35 PM

Is this ok to drink on the Candida diet? I say yes:-)

Stevia-ade Lemonade
Makes ten 8-ounce servings

2 cups fresh squeezed lemon juice
8 cups water
2 teaspoons stevia liquid concentrate
ice cubes
lemon for garnish
Combine all of the ingredients in a pitcher and stir until well blended
Pour into ice-filled 10-ounce glasses, garnish with lemon slices, and serve.
Enjoy!

rgurleyjr · 11-04-2009, 10:28 PM

Yes, a trusted website I visit has a chemist that also says tea has flouride in it. His remedy, other than avoiding tea, is 1/16 tsp of boron, or borax in the tea. I wouldn't trust that bottled water is flouride free, it seems that most bottled water companies are selling tap water, a scam and a waste of money. Let me say that I will not quit drinking tea, I have quit all sodas and only stick to tea. I have been adding Borax to my water to help the body rid itself of some flouride and may start to add some to my tea.

StephStu · 11-10-2009, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luv_bug

Hi everyone ...
I have one more question - I've got this renewed vigor to beat the heck out of this issue!!! Hahaha! What is the verdict on tea when battling candida? I've read some people who say they drink tea while fighting it and other places where you shouldn't have it. I'm a little confused on this one.

If I got a natural green tea of some sort or a decaf green tea, would this wreak havoc? Or is green tea generaly okay? What about other herbal teas?
Hints????

Tea is acidic, and yeast is a fungus that loves acidic environments, so I'd avoid coffee and tea.

Chelveston · 11-12-2009, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rgurleyjr

Yes, a trusted website I visit has a chemist that also says tea has flouride in it. His remedy, other than avoiding tea, is 1/16 tsp of boron, or borax in the tea.

Which trusted website & which chemist?

Borax is toxic. As little as a teaspoon could be fatal to a child.

The Borax Information Page

The MSDS for Borax

http://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Sodi...fused_-9924967

Dr. Weil on fluoride in tea -
http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/id/QAA22857

Then again, you can't believe everything that you read on the internet....

and if you do decide that Borax is a good thing for your tea, please note that 20 Mule Team Borax has been mined for non-food use, you have no idea of what impurities are in there. I'd take my chances with fluoride over who knows what.

02-02-2009, 09:57 PM	#1
luv_bug Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 941 Gallery: luv_bug Stats: 265/144/135 WOE: Atkins Start Date: February 2007	Tea and candida? Hi everyone ... I have one more question - I've got this renewed vigor to beat the heck out of this issue!!! Hahaha! What is the verdict on tea when battling candida? I've read some people who say they drink tea while fighting it and other places where you shouldn't have it. I'm a little confused on this one. If I got a natural green tea of some sort or a decaf green tea, would this wreak havoc? Or is green tea generaly okay? What about other herbal teas? Hints????

02-03-2009, 06:23 AM	#2
princess_tonya Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Beach, FL Posts: 72 Gallery: princess_tonya WOE: Anti-Candida and Whole Foods Start Date: January, 2009	Every person who does this diet is different. I know that I've read about a thousand things that contradict each other. But what I feel is that if you try it and it doesn't bother you, then go for it. If your not sure, leave it out for a week and then try it again. If no funky symptoms show up, then you should be good to go, but if you start feeling bad then it's best to stay away. I drink tea everyday pretty much all day long. I sweeten it with stevia and xylitol. I also like to make peach herbal tea and throw about a tablespoon of acv into it along with my sweeteners. You can't taste the acv and it's a great way to make sure you get it into you. HTH Good Luck __________________ [COLOR="Magenta"]Mommy to Gavin and Autumn Wife to Zach[/COLOR] [COLOR="Red"]A[/COLOR][COLOR="Blue"]U[/COLOR][COLOR="Yellow"]T[/COLOR][COLOR="Red"]I[/COLOR][COLOR="Blue"]S[/COLOR][COLOR="Yellow"]M[/COLOR] [COLOR="Red"]A[/COLOR][COLOR="Blue"]W[/COLOR][COLOR="Yellow"]A[/COLOR][COLOR="Red"]R[/COLOR][COLOR="Blue"]E[/COLOR][COLOR="Yellow"]N[/COLOR][COLOR="Red"]E[/COLOR][COLOR="Blue"]S[/COLOR][COLOR="Yellow"]S[/COLOR] [COLOR="RoyalBlue"]Proud Air Force Wife[/COLOR]

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rgurleyjr Junior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 14 Gallery: rgurleyjr	Yes, a trusted website I visit has a chemist that also says tea has flouride in it. His remedy, other than avoiding tea, is 1/16 tsp of boron, or borax in the tea. I wouldn't trust that bottled water is flouride free, it seems that most bottled water companies are selling tap water, a scam and a waste of money. Let me say that I will not quit drinking tea, I have quit all sodas and only stick to tea. I have been adding Borax to my water to help the body rid itself of some flouride and may start to add some to my tea. Last edited by rgurleyjr; 11-04-2009 at 10:30 PM..

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02-09-2009, 01:37 PM	#3
maria40nc MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina Posts: 1,488 Blog Entries: 32 Gallery: maria40nc Stats: 135/109 WOE: Paleo/Exercise Start Date: August 12, 2008	I'm new to researching this, but I just read that black tea should be avoided and any herbal teas made with black tea. I would think that green tea is ok, or other herbal teas.

02-09-2009, 05:25 PM	#4
MightyHealthy Junior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Queens,NYC Posts: 11 Gallery: MightyHealthy WOE: Zero Carb.	Generally,tea contains moderate amounts of fluoride,which is something most Americans get too much off in the first place. Fluoride is a no go for candida. I don't drink tea anymore because of it.

02-10-2009, 08:22 AM	#5
maria40nc MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina Posts: 1,488 Blog Entries: 32 Gallery: maria40nc Stats: 135/109 WOE: Paleo/Exercise Start Date: August 12, 2008	Hmmm... well I always enjoyed coffee in the morning, and then tea twice a day at the office. I can give up coffee for tea; but not sure about giving up both. Surely there is something. Heated up chicken of beef broth are the only things comes to mind. I just started reading about the candida diet, so I still have plenty of research to do before I know what's what.

10-04-2009, 07:06 PM	#6
granny on the go Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 13 Gallery: granny on the go	To luv bug: The good stuff is always bad for you!! LOL Black Tea (the usual stuff from Lipton's or a store brand) is black because it has been FERMENTED, that is what gives it that distinctive taste we all love so much. So, yeah, it feeds the candida. The good news is that it has tannins in it that are healing to the stomach. Go figure!! Ever notice that coffee in TX tastes different from coffee in ,say Iowa, or Deattle? Well, coffee is blended different in different areas. WARNING, check out what kind of coffee you are ordering in LA. They drink dark roast (maybe almost burned?) with chicory. It takes some getting used to, to say the least. Any how the blends in different parts of the US will include other grains, even wheat. If you are gluten sensitive I suggest you buy whole beans and grind it yourself. Keep in mind that mold is inherent in coffee beans, it just happens. I love them both but until I get better I am abstaining!

10-05-2009, 07:58 AM	#7
7littleangels MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,605 Gallery: 7littleangels Stats: 225/193/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 2 babies later and I start again.80)	I drink Chamomile with Coconut milk and stevia. I only have one cup a day and it does not seem to kick up the Candida. I can always tell what is going to feed the beast right away. Jeanie

10-29-2009, 02:35 PM	#9
Maryj Junior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 12 Gallery: Maryj	Is this ok to drink on the Candida diet? I say yes:-) Stevia-ade Lemonade Makes ten 8-ounce servings 2 cups fresh squeezed lemon juice 8 cups water 2 teaspoons stevia liquid concentrate ice cubes lemon for garnish Combine all of the ingredients in a pitcher and stir until well blended Pour into ice-filled 10-ounce glasses, garnish with lemon slices, and serve. Enjoy!